RESEARCH SCIENTIST
United States
USD 6,942-9,799 / month
Job Posting: CalEnviroScreen Research Scientist
Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Office
RESEARCH SCIENTIST
$6,942.00 - $9,799.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Job Description and Duties
This advertisement is posted as until filled. Applications will be reviewed on the 15th and 30th of each month, and selections can be made. However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled or until the exam list is abolished/expires.
Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking a brief survey:
https://forms.office.com/g/h5qZHWUypb.
LIST ELIGIBILITY – EXAMINATION PROCESS
List eligibility is established through an examination process in which one must apply and successfully pass the examination for the classification. If you have not established list eligibility for Research Scientist, please click on the link to the examination bulletin for more information - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4860
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
This position may be located either at 1515 Clay Street, 16th Floor, Oakland, or at 1001 I Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, California.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
The Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect and enhance the health of Californians and our state’s environment through scientific evaluations that inform, support and guide regulatory and other actions.
Join OEHHA to improve the lives of all Californians. OEHHA is a small agency that will provide lots of varied experience. OEHHA is responsible for developing and providing risk managers in state and local government agencies with toxicological and medical information relevant to decisions involving public health.
Department Website: http://www.oehha.ca.gov.
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.
Special Requirements
Electronic applications through your Cal Career Account are highly recommended.
We highly recommend electronic submission of applications. Applications Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account by 11:59 p.m. on or before the above final filling date. Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received faster that other methods of applying.
Application Instructions
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: Until FilledWho May 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
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
Benefits
In addition to a compelling vision for California, the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment offers competitive pay, benefits, and features for its workforce. To review the pay and benefits offered to California civil service staff, please review CalHR’s website at http://calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
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.
Julia Rollison
(916) 445-9376
Julia.Rollison@oehha.ca.gov
Sylvie Lee
(510) 622-3198
Sylvie.Lee@oehha.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:Cassaundra Willis
(916) 324-2234
Cassaundra.Willis@oehha.ca.gov
Application Information
All applicable fields on the State Application Form (STD. 678) must be filled out completely. Clearly indicate on the Form STD. 678 in the field titled “Examination(s) or Job Titles for Which You Are Applying” the position as Research Scientist - Job Code (JC) 523161 as indicated on this job announcement and your basis of eligibility (*list eligibility, lateral transfer, reinstatement, etc.). Employment history on your application must be complete with dates, description of duties and responsibilities for each position held, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors. Applicants who do not submit all of the required documentation (incomplete application package) may be eliminated from the selection process.
NOTE: For security purposes, your full social security number is not required on the application.
Position Location
This position may be located either at 1515 Clay Street, 16th Floor, Oakland, or at 1001 I Street, 12th Floor, Sacramento, California
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
