Are you looking for a rewarding job that protects our environment and contributes to creating California's circular economy? Then, join our team at CalRecycle!
CalRecycle is recruiting two Environmental Scientists (ES) to co-lead the development and implementation of the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024. As an ES, you will have the opportunity to:
- Oversee the industry-led, statewide program collecting and recycling covered products in accordance with the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024.
- Coordinate with an integrated CalRecycle team that performs a variety of professional scientific work related to CalRecycle's Extended Producer Responsibility activities.
- Independently perform environmental and natural resource management analysis; develop and implement regulations; provide program oversight; review stewardship plans, and annual reports; write regulatory and compliance documents; prepare correspondence and answer questions from the public; and perform other related work to implement CalRecycle's product stewardship programs.
- Provide consultative advice to governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations, and businesses.
- Travel throughout the state approximately 5% of the time.
This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements.
This position may be eligible for hybrid telework under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria set forth in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense. Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.