About this opportunity
CalRecycle lists this Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory) opportunity in sacramento, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
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 workplace. 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.
Position Details
Job Code #
JC-
Position #(s)
Working Title
Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory)
Classification
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)
$12,551.00 - $15,602.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions
1
Work Location
Sacramento County
Telework
Hybrid
Job Type
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) brings together the state’s recycling and waste management programs to move the state towards a circular economy that reduces waste and reuses all materials.
Through landmark initiatives like the Integrated Waste Management Act and Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, California works toward a society that uses less, recycles more, and takes resource conservation to higher and higher levels.
CalRecycle’s Mission: Protecting California’s environment and climate for the health and prosperity of future generations through the reduction, reuse and recycling of California resources, environmental education, disaster recovery and the transition from a disposable to a fully circular economy.
CalRecycle 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 the environment and preserve resources by empowering Californians to reduce, reuse, and recycle. Join CalRecycle to improve the lives of all Californians.
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Job Description And Duties
Under general direction of the Chief, the incumbent will provide leadership and management for Supervising Environmental Scientist I staff implementing: the local enforcement agency (LEA) certification and evaluation program; the solid waste inspection and enforcement program; and duties where the Department of Resource Recycling and Recovery (Department) acts as the Enforcement Agency (EA). The incumbent will assure that the program staff is appropriately applying basic understanding of chemistry, biology, physical and environmental sciences, environmental characteristics of waste materials and solid waste facilities and systems in their performance of: audits of the LEA's permitting, inspection, and enforcement programs and records, as well as the evaluation of the LEAs certification and / or certification maintenance; and the review, inspection, assessment and enforcement of solid waste facilities' technical documents, operations and monitoring records. The incumbent will develop and implement program policies to assess violation significance and the violation's general effect on public health, safety and the environment; and assure decisions, policies and practices are developed with the applied knowledge of statistical methods of analysis, integrated waste management economics, public health, and resource management so that decisions policies and practices are reasonable and will effectively protect the public health and safety and the environment.
The incumbent will provide general oversight of staff training and mentoring related to the determination of solid waste facilities' compliance with State Minimum Standards (SMS) and permit terms and conditions, solid waste facility compliance and enforcement activities, assessment of LEA performance and, if necessary, LEA completion of compliance work plans to improve performance. The incumbent will provide general oversight of accurate staff data input, the inventory of facilities that fail to meet SMS, and development of methodologies to improve information in the Department's solid waste facility database.
As of July 1st, 2026, the position is office-centered, and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. 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.
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Special Requirements
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
When submitting application in hard copy, applicants are required to submit a standard state application (Form Std.678) with an original signature, and clearly indicate RPA 26-085 and Position # in the "Job Title(s)" section of the Standard State Application or you will not be considered for the position.
If you would like to use education in conjunction with experience to satisfy the minimum qualifications, you must attach a copy of your degree and/or transcripts (unofficial or official) to your application to ensure the educational requirements have been met for this position. Failure to do so will result in your application being rejected.
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).
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.
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Worksite address
sacramento, CA, 95828, US
Who can apply
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