- Plan and manage a workload consisting of multiple assignments on projects with sometimes conflicting deadlines to ensure all assignments are completed on time and within budget
- Prepare estimates for oversight costs for each assigned project and follow-up with the Responsible Parties to ensure payment of invoices of billed activities
- Routinely update and maintain project information on existing sites in DTSC's EnviroStor database, including uploading major milestone documents to EnviroStor on a timely basis Maintain site files and databases for internal and external use
- Communicate internally and externally the status of assignments, recommendations, or issues and prepares clear written documents free of errors in grammar or punctuation Conduct assignments in a team environment by providing information and coordinating project work with other team members including participating in team-based decision making, respectfully resolving disputes and maintaining an environment of trust
- Project Management/Leadership Experience
- Technical communication skills, verbally and written. Experience with public speaking desired
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to travel throughout California, including occasional overnight travel, for training and/or field inspections
- Competent in basic office applications (e.g, Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PDF Application and Tools)
- Fundamental knowledge in soil science, geochemistry/chemistry, health & safety, biology, environmental sciences, and/or water quality
- Ability to work as a team and independently
- Critical thinker and someone who can look "outside the box"
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- Detail your experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF.
- Describe a time you failed. What did you learn from your failure.
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engineering geologist - Los Angeles County, United States - Department of Toxic Substances Control
Description
Job Description and Duties
The Discovery & Enforcement Program is a brand-new division within the Department of Toxic Substances Control. This Program will evaluate, investigate, and remediate historic and current sites, with an emphasis on dry cleaners, in vulnerable communities. If you are looking for a challenge and are passionate about protecting human health and the environment, the D&E Program welcomes you to apply and join our dynamic team.
As an Engineering Geologist you will have the opportunity to:
Desirable Qualifications We Look For:
You will find additional information about the job in the .
Working Conditions
A hybrid work schedule is available, must be in office 2 days a week.
This position is located at the Chatsworth Regional Office.
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A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager's review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.
The SOQ should be no more than 1000 words per questions (5000 words total), be clearly written and well-organized, contain no more than (five) grammatical and spelling errors, single spaced and Arial font size 12.
Your SOQ should address the following question(s):
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Allows you to receive cash in lieu of state-sponsored health and/or dental benefits insurance if you have other qualifying medical and/or dental coverage through a spouse, domestic partner, parent or other source.
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Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA)Continuation of health, dental, and vision insurance coverage as well as medical reimbursement account for employees and eligible dependents who involuntarily lose coverage.
Death BenefitsBenefits available to legal survivors and/or designees of state employees; see "Planning Ahead" handbook.
Planning Ahead Handbook | Dental BenefitsOffers you and your dependents preventive, basic and major dental care coverage through one of several dental plans.
Employee Assistance ProgramEmployer-paid program offers free professional and confidential short-term counseling and referral services to employees and their eligible dependents, as well as valuable information on a variety of topics including financial, legal, and wellness.
Group Legal Services Insurance
Voluntary, employee-paid plan that provides comprehensive legal coverage designed to meet most common personal legal needs. Available to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.
Voluntary, employee-paid plan that replaces a portion of the employee's income in the event the employee is unable to work for six months or longer due to a covered illness or injury.
Health BenefitsOffers you and your dependents a broad range of health insurance plans with the state paying a portion of the premium. CalPERS administers this coverage.
CalPERS Health and WellnessPromotes a work environment that encourages healthy lifestyle choices, decreases the risk of illness and disease and enhances employee effectiveness and well-being.
Long-Term Care ProgramOffers coverage through CalPERS for a chronic illness, frailty of old age, or a serious accident. Available to all California public employees, retirees, and their eligible family members.
Part-time, Seasonal, and Temporary Retirement ProgramOffers a retirement savings program for part-time, seasonal and temporary employees who are not covered by CalPERS or Social Security.
Reimbursement AccountsAllows you to set pre-taxed money aside in a reimbursement account to pay for certain kinds of medical and dependent care expenses. You can increase your take home pay and decrease your taxable income.
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Vision BenefitsEmployer-paid benefit that offers you and your dependents an annual eye examination and an allowance for frames and lenses. An enhanced vision plan is also available which provides higher allowances for certain materials and other benefits.
