Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful job and want to work toward building healthy, safe, and economically viable communities? Are you driven by protecting the environment and health of all Californians? Consider a career with the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC). We are located within the California Environmental Protection Agency network of agency partners that are committed to protecting all Californians and the environment. We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable individual to join our team. To learn more about SCP, please visit our homepage at  .

As an Associate Toxicologist you will have the opportunity to:

• Under the direction of supervisor, conduct evaluations of potential hazards to human health and the environment of chemicals in consumer products in support of the implementation of the Safer Consumer Products (SCP) regulations
• Utilize knowledge in public health and toxicity to perform assessments of human and ecological hazards of toxic chemicals
• Evaluate potential human and ecological exposure pathways to chemicals in consumer products to ensure the consideration of multiple environmental media (e.g. soil, water, air, biota) and sensitive subpopulations to support SCP decisions for product prioritization
• Evaluate the environmental fate and transport of chemicals known to be present in consumer products in order to assist in the development of conceptual models for exposure
• Prepare, review, and evaluate program documents, of low to medium level of complexity, and similar technical documents integrating scientific, toxicological, and ecological principles to assess potential health impacts
• Assist in the preparation of technical memoranda and provide technical consultation to SCP staff and management

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Writing and verbal communication skills
• Experience in exposure modeling of environmental contaminants
• Research and fact-finding skills and can exercise good judgment
• Ability to work cooperatively and function effectively in a team
• Ability and willingness to handle complex technical issues, multiple activities/projects, and urgent deadlines
• Ability to use word and data processing computer programs to support and accomplish technical work
• Ability to work within the limits of the program’s/office’s/state’s policies/procedures/resources to implement toxicological and environmental health practices and procedures

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Statement of Qualification (SOQ) Instructions

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring manager’s review. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified.

SOQ should be a narrative summary of how the candidate’s education, training, experience, and skills qualifies them for the position. The SOQ should be typed with the applicant’s name in the upper right-hand corner. The SOQ should not exceed 1 page in length, single-spaced, using Arial, 12-point font.

Your SOQ should address the following:

1. Describe aspects of your experience or background that might apply to the work of the Safer Consumer Products Program. Please include relevant information in areas such as toxicology, exposure science, environmental science, computational modeling, ecotoxicology, alternatives assessment, and adopting and implementing laws and regulations.

2. Describe your experience in building and leading a team to address a new or challenging project, goal, or issue.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/4/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

Headquarters

Attn: Talent Acquisition

P.O. Box 806

Sacramento , CA 95812-0806

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Toxic Substances Control

CalEPA

Talent Acquisition

1001 I Street

Sacramento , CA 95814-2828

Drop-off applications must be received, and date stamped by 5:00 PM on the final filing date.

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD.678). Please refer to the "Special Requirements” section above for additional information.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Talent Acquisition
(279) 895-5034
Talent@dtsc.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Valerie Ruvalcaba
(916) 445-2922
Valerie.Ruvalcaba@dtsc.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 324-3095
OCR@dtsc.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended . If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC# 478622 and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer. 

Foreign Degrees

Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degree/ transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found .

DO NOT include any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

Job Tags

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