Environmental Scientist

Help shape the circular economy and materials management policies of the future through sound research, innovative analyses and effective collaboration with stakeholders to enable CalRecycle’s Policy Office to function as CalRecycle’s policy analysis & development nexus, data gathering arm, and technical information clearinghouse.

The Office location is in the heart of downtown, close to restaurants, shops, farmers markets, and city parking. The building is easily accessible by bicycle, light rail located within a few steps of the building, and commuter buses from outlying areas, with substantial discounts available on many transit passes.

The Policy Office needs scientists who are creative problem solvers and big picture thinkers. This position will include some or all of the following: asking good questions, identifying research opportunities, and developing ways to fill data needs; gathering data and conducting internet, phone and field research; analyzing complex qualitative and quantitative data; making findings and drawing conclusions based on sound science; explaining complex data, findings and ideas clearly, correctly and simply; moving between small details and the big picture to ensure research is relevant and useful for supporting policy decisions; developing options, making recommendations, and influencing decisions; communicating effectively and persuasively with a variety of audiences orally and in technical reports and research papers; taking the initiative and moving projects forward; and working on challenging environmental issues to help California move towards a circular economy.