Environmental Scientist - Dept. Pesticide Regulation (Deadline April 9)

This Environmental Scientist position in the Pesticide Registration Branch on the Continuous Evaluation Registration Team performs the following duties:

  • Applies scientific methods and principles to assist with identifying environmental problems, conducts scientific investigations on the use of pesticide products in the State, and suggests mitigation measures
  • Assists the lead Senior Environmental Scientists (Specialist) with implementation of pesticide reevaluation program, the Birth Defect Prevention Act, the Pesticide Contamination Prevention Act, the risk assessment/mitigation program, and adverse effects submission process
  • Gathers environmental scientific data and information on currently registered pesticide products undergoing reevaluation, risk assessment, or adverse effects data and performs preliminary analysis of scientific data as a part of a complex and environmentally sensitive statewide pesticide registration program, which protects the State’s natural resources and public health.

Education: Possession of a bachelor's or advanced degree with a major in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline. (Admission to a masters or doctoral degree program in a biological, chemical, physical, or environmental science, soil science, water science, hydrology, agronomy, natural resource science, environmental or public health, physical geography, or a closely related scientific discipline shall be considered to meet these education qualifications.)

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If you have any questions about this job posting, please contact HRB at HRB@cdpr.ca.gov or 916-322-4553.