<p>Job Description and Duties</p> <p>Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.</p> <p>The incumbent is required to live in one of the following counties: Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Ventura</p> <p>Under the supervision of the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory), the incumbent will conduct environmental health inspections of facilities housing egg-laying hens, calves raised for veal, and breeding pigs to ensure conformance with confinement standards, gather scientific data on food-animal housing and confinement systems, research and investigate complaints or incidents of farm animal cruelty due to improper housing and care, as well as misbranded products from noncompliant sources, provide analytical expertise and reports on specific livestock confinement parameters on egg-laying farms, pig breeding facilities, and veal calf production operations, and conduct inspections and audits of distributors, retailers and other end-users for traceable records of shipments from compliant sources. The Environmental Scientist (ES) will enforce complex environmental health and safety laws and regulations, and execute policies and procedures to improve environmental health, the humane confinement and care of food-producing animals, and the sustainability of California agriculture.</p> <ul> <li>Travel throughout the state of California and outside of California, by vehicle and by air travel, to conduct inspections of animal production and distribution facilities for compliance with all applicable state animal care confinement, certification and registration requirements necessary for distribution of covered animal products (shell eggs, liquid eggs, veal meat and pork meat) in both intra and interstate commerce. </li><li>Conduct on-site audits of CDFA accredited third-party certifiers within and outside of California to ensure conformance of producer and/or distributor certification activities with requirements of the California Code of Regulations. </li><li>Travel throughout the state of California, by vehicle and by air travel, to conduct enforcement activities for compliance with the Health and Safety Code, the Food and Agricultural Code and other applicable environmental health laws and regulations, related to farm animal cruelty and animal confinement under the California initiative Proposition 12. </li><li>Establish and maintain cooperative relations with local environmental health departments, other state regulatory agencies including the California Department of Public Health, and federal food safety and animal health authorities in district offices of the USDA and FDA. </li><li>Prepare clear and complete reports, letters, and memorandums as required. </li><li>Participate in conference calls and meetings with industry, coworkers, supervisory staff, and management as directed </li><li>Complete and submit functional time reports on field activities in a timely manner as directed by management. </li><li>Accurately complete timesheets, travel expense claims, and auto logs, as applicable, and submit in a timely manner as directed </li><li>Perform other job-related duties as requested by supervisor. </li></ul> <p>Candidates may perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.</p> <p>You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.</p> <p>Working Conditions</p> <p>The duties of this position are performed outdoors approximately 70% of the time. This 70% of time will be visiting locations inside and outside of California, which includes overnight travel when necessary. The incumbent works out of their home office and reports to the Ontario Headquarters when needed.</p> <p>Minimum Requirements</p> <p>You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.</p> <ul> <li>ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST </li></ul> <p>Additional Documents</p> <ul> <li>Job Application Package Checklist </li><li>Duty Statement </li></ul> <p>Position Details</p> <p>Job Code #:</p> <p>JC-476939</p> <p>Position #(s):</p> <p>014-108-0762-982</p> <p>Working Title:</p> <p>Environmental Scientist</p> <p>Classification:</p> <p>ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST</p> <p>$4,269.00 - $5,748.00 A</p> <p>$5,188.00 - $7,000.00 B</p> <p>$6,566.00 - $8,877.00 C</p> <p># of Positions:</p> <p>1</p> <p>Work Location:</p> <p>San Bernardino County</p> <p>Telework:</p> <p>In Office</p> <p>Job Type:</p> <p>Permanent, Full Time</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>The Animal Care Program, as part of the Animal Health and Food Safety Services (AHFSS) division, regulates the confinement of calves raised for veal, breeding pigs and egg-laying hens to ensure compliance with farm animal housing and care provisions of the Health and Safety Code and California Code of Regulations. The Program registers facilities involved in the handling, distribution and sales of eggs, pork meat and veal meat, and conducts audits and inspections to ensure products reaching California consumers are from sources in conformance with animal cruelty prevention requirements in state law.</p> <p>Special Requirements</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <ol> <li> <p>What types of experience have you had collecting and analyzing data? Describe if this experience was done in the field or a laboratory.</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your experience with compliance or enforcement to a specific set of standards.</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your experience in developing new methods or procedures and/or revising existing methods or procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Describe your experience in coordinating an inspection schedule that requires travel to multiple locations.</p> </li><li> <p>Described your experience or education in interpreting laws, regulations and formal guidance.</p> </li></ol> <p>Application Instructions</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Final Filing Date: Until Filled</p> <p>Who May Apply</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>How To Apply</p> <p>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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:</p> <p>Address for Mailing Application Packages</p> <p>You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:</p> <p>Department of Food & Agriculture</p> <p>Attn: Human Resource Branch JC-476939</p> <p>1220 N Street, Room 242</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>Address for Drop-Off Application Packages</p> <p>You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:</p> <p>Department of Food & Agriculture</p> <p>Human Resource Branch JC-476939</p> <p>1220 N Street, Room 242</p> <p>Sacramento, CA 95814</p> <p>ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IS PREFERRED. All mail or drop-off applications must include JC-476939</p> <p>08:00 AM - 05:00 PM</p> <p>Required Application Package Documents</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li>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. </li><li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required. </li><li>Statement of Qualifications - </li></ul> <p>A completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted with your State Application to be considered. The SOQ must follow the specifics as stated in the "Special Requirements" section.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Benefits</p> <p>Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.</p> <p>Hiring Unit Contact:</p> <p>Elizabeth Cox</p> <p>(916) 900-5115</p> <p>elizabeth.cox@cdfa.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EEO Contact:</p> <p>Office of Civil Rights</p> <p>(916) 654-1005</p> <p>Civil_Rights@cdfa.ca.gov</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Hard Copy Applications</p> <p>If you are dropping off or mailing in your application, please use the Examination/Employment Application, STD 678 Revised 6/2024 version.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Please do not include any confidential information such as social security number, marital status, ethnicity, age, salary or disability information on any of the documentation uploaded with your online application.</p> <p>If the classification you are applying for has an education requirement, transcripts will be required to verify you meet the minimum qualifications of the classification. Please be sure to redact any confidential information before uploading your transcripts.</p> <p>Upon hire, you may be required to provide official sealed transcripts or an original degree or certificate.</p> <p>Applicants with foreign degrees may be asked to provide an official foreign transcript evaluation, which indicates course work is equivalent to a degree from an accredited U.S. College or University.</p> <p>This position may require a medical clearance.</p> <p>Alternate Classifications and Training and Development assignments may be considered.</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p>