Environmental Scientist

and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the direct supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the Environmental Scientist is responsible for professional scientific analyses and investigations to identify compliance with pesticide use laws and regulations. This position will also perform a wide variety of scientific duties requiring adaptation to various situations, judgment as to which learned work method to apply for the desired results,and the ability to communicate directly and effectively.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

• The duties for this position are primarily performed indoors in a single-floor building, under an artificial lighting, in an office setting.
• Standing for long periods of time when filing and sitting at a computer up to eight hours per work day.
• Some field work will be required.
• Occasional travel, including by automobile or air may be required to different parts of the state. Trips may be overnight and include multiple trips within a month.
• Ability to lift and carry boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasional irregular work schedules may be required.

NOTE: 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 positions designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense