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 direction of the Environmental Program Manager I (Supervisory), the Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will supervise complex scientific work to protect public health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management (SPM) practices. The incumbent is responsible for supervising scientific staff that manage DPR grants projects and contracts that promote and develop reduced-risk integrated pest management (IPM) strategies that foster safer, more sustainable pest management practices in California. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory) will serve as a leader in the IPM Branch and will consider, apply, and demonstrate DPR's organizational values of Accountability, Integrity, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement when carrying out the department's mission and vision. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervise team of scientific staff that manage projects funded through the DPR's Grants Program
- Coordinate grant manager assignments and assist in developing grant agreements and contracts in accordance with departmental policies and standards; manage grants/contracts and act as a backup grant/contract manager as needed
- Evaluate and monitor staff performance; respond to and provide guidance on employee relations; monitor staff for observance of branch and departmental policies; recruit, hire, and onboard new staff
- Present on SPM at educational outreach events and attend field trainings and to stay up to date on current SPM efforts and practices
- Participate in and coordinate special DPR-funded SPM contracts, projects, and initiatives
- Evaluate various laws, rules, regulations, and legislative intents and/or develop or analyze policies, legislative and rulemaking proposals
- Provide technical consultation and staff assistance to Branch management
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions- Work in a high-rise building under artificial lighting
- Sit for long periods of time using a computer, keyboard, mouse, and monitor for up to 8 hours per day
- Travel throughout California, sometimes requiring overnight stays
- Conduct site visits and facilitate statewide workshops, training events, and other outreach activities. Site visits may require walking in agricultural fields and orchards and in natural areas with moderate slopes, unpaved and uneven surfaces (such as plowed fields and grassy meadows), undeveloped roads, ditches, levees, and other structures located adjacent to agricultural fields. Site visits may also occur in urban, suburban, and wildland areas. Site visits will occur under various climatic conditions that may infrequently require exposure to high heat, full sun, high humidity, wind, and rain.
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 position's designated headquarters location, as indicated on their duty statement, at their own expense.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-506771
Position #(s):
814-800-0764-281
Working Title:
Grants Program Supervisor
Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SUPERVISORY) $10,854.00 - $13,493.00
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 Appointment to this position is pending administrative approval.
DPR is part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), and our vision is for pest management that is safe, effective, and sustainable for all Californians and our environment. Our core values include accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. We are innovative and passionate about the work we do.
DPR 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 human health and the environment by fostering sustainable pest management and regulating pesticides. Join DPR to improve the lives of all Californians.
DPR headquarters is located in the CalEPA Building at 1001 I Street in Sacramento, CA. The CalEPA building has many great amenities including on-site daycare, fitness center with showers, bike storage, and more. Plus, the location is nearby several Light Rail, Regional Transit, and suburban bus line stops.
The position is within the Innovation and Implementation Support Unit of the Integrated Pest Management Branch of DPR. Within this Unit, the Grants Program oversees the Sustainable Pest Management (SPM) Grants Program.
Program Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov/spm-grants/
Department Website: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Special Requirements - This position is designated Conflict of Interest and requires disclosure of economic interests.
- If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.
- Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.
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: 2/19/2026
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 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:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Human Resources Branch
Attn: L. Texeira
1001 I Street, MS 4B
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Pesticide Regulation
Human Resources Branch
L. Texeira
1001 I Street, MS 4B
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 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.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Supplemental Application - A response to the supplemental question is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The supplemental question and instructions are listed in the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section of this advertisement. You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
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.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Strong political acumen
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Experience managing grants and/or contracts
- Experience developing and reviewing written procedures
- Experience mentoring and training new staff
- Ability to plan, organize, facilitate, and coordinate multiple projects operating under strict guidelines and time frames
- Ability to work across diverse teams of technical, business, and executive staff on efforts related to grants
- Knowledge or experience working with diverse communities
- Awareness of diverse communities and regional demographics
- Ability to communicate respectfully and with sensitivity
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: https://www.cdpr.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Lauren Texeira
(916) 322-9941
lauren.texeira@cdpr.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rachel Grisso
(916) 324-1308
rachel.grisso@cdpr.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) 445-3979
alexis.carriker@cdpr.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.
Supplemental Questionnaire You must answer the supplemental question in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the question in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.
Instructions:
Your response must not exceed two (2) pages in length on 8.5 x 11-inch paper. You must use a 12-point size font and the page margins must be 0.5 inch or greater.
Question: DPR's core organizational values are accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and integrity. How does your approach to supervising staff align with these values. Provide concrete examples to support your response. Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not take the place of the supplemental application.
Critical Job Competencies Leading and Managing Change
Communication
Decisiveness
Self-motivation, Optimism, Sustained Committment, Perserverance, and Patience
Ethics/Integrity
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Emotional Intelligence/Interpersonal Awareness
Coaching/Mentoring/Continual Learning
Political Acumen
Partnering/Networking
Teamwork
Technical Credibility
Customer Service Orientation
Flexibility/Adaptability
Project Management
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.
