Quality Assurance Officer (Specialist)
Company: State of California
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
**This is a repost, if you have already applied for this you do
not need to re-apply**
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with
in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the
position.
Are you passionate about quality systems and data quality, and
looking for a position to make a difference in California? Apply
today and join an energetic, creative and kind team working with
water quality data, advancing racial equity and transforming a
whole organization to be more quality-focused and data literate.
The State Water Resources Control Board's Office of Information
Management and Analysis (OIMA) has an opening for a Senior
Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to be the State Water Board's
Quality Assurance (QA) Officer and Liaison to the United State
Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Region 9 QA Office
As the State Water Board QA Officer, you will coordinate and lead
the Water Boards' Quality Management System and review the quality
systems of Water Board programs and provide recommendations to
executive management on areas that require further development and
prioritization by the agency. The QA Officer will also play a
critical role in establishing performance objectives and monitoring
the data quality of laboratories under contract by the State Water
Board, and guiding Water Board programs on technical issues related
to laboratory practices, standard analytical methods, and method
validation processes.
The position is eligible for telework with periodic travel and
in-office days based on operational needs of the position. The
office is located at 1001 I Street, 19th Floor, Sacramento, right
in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other
public transportation .
Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including
integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to
work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the
assigned duties of the class.
If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and
valid driver's license. Please Do Not include full Social Security
Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your
application package.
Salary information - CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the
entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, - 599.673) of a
classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is
based on education/experience.
Please take a moment to fill out the State Water Resources Control
Board's Recruitment Survey .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty
Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the
Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-388529
Position #(s):
880-270-0765-003
Working Title:
Quality Assurance Officer (Specialist)
Classification:
SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST (SPECIALIST) $7,336.00 -
$9,126.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
State Water Resources Control Board
Department Information
The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9)
Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the
Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of
California's water resources and drinking water for the protection
of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to
ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the
benefit of present and future generations.
The Water Boards 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 preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of
California's water resources and drinking water for the protection
of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to
ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the
benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to
improve the lives of all Californians.
Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
Special Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, you must include the
following:
Here is the link to the exam: Senior Environmental Scientist
Specialist examination bulletin. (ca.gov)
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United
States that does meet accreditation standards must have education
records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation
of education records will be due during final minimum qualification
evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies
can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members .
Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through
jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be
accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the
application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates,
hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the
state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.
678 may be disqualified.
In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education,
experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for
the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the
breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's
ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to
the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you
may refer to the class specification
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: 12/15/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for
lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list
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:
State Water Resources Control Board
Attn: Human Resources Branch - Antonio Aguilar
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required
documents at:
State Water Resources Control Board
Human Resources Branch - Antonio Aguilar
1001 I Street, 18th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 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:
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:
Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills:
1. Knowledge of organizational quality management system principles
(e.g., International Organization of Standardization (ISO) 9000,
9001 & 9004);
2. Experience developing, utilizing, or reviewing program and
project quality assurance documentation:
3. Experience leading programs and projects; leadership and
interpersonal skills;
4. Written and verbal communication skills;
5. Experience conducting internal audits, management reviews, or
corrective action investigations;
6. Experience interpreting laws, rules, and regulations
7. Experience developing technical or summary reports with findings
and recommendations for improvement.
Specific Scientific and Technical Expertise:
1. Experience working in a laboratory setting with knowledge and
understanding of laboratory instrumentation, analytical methods,
method development, and method validation procedures;
2. Knowledge or experience with standard analytical methods
validated and published by consensus standard bodies, especially
methods approved for use in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 40
Part 136 and 141;
3. Knowledge or experience reviewing Proficiency Testing (PT) or
laboratory performance reports;
4. Knowledge or experience with the US EPA's Alternate Test
Procedure (ATP) processes and application procedures. Candidates
who do not meet all desirable qualifications are still encouraged
to apply.
Benefits
Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits
and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time
employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit
eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to
collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of
California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and
terms and conditions of employment.
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
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.waterboards.ca.gov/
Human Resources Contact:
Antonio Aguilar
(916) 341-5114
antonio.aguilar@waterboards.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Andrew Hamilton
(916) 341-5286 ext:
Andrew.Hamilton@waterboards.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:
Shyla Hoffman
(916) 341-5881
shyla.hoffman@waterboards.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.
Statement of Qualifications
A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with
the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate's
ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It
should be typed, no more than three (3) pages in length, using
Arial size 12pt font, and normal margins.
Indicate your total years of experience when answering the
following statements/questions. Include information that highlights
or focuses on the Desirable Qualifications listed above.
1. Experience developing and/or reviewing quality assurance
documentation.
2. Knowledge and experience developing data quality objectives and
implementing quality systems for projects seeking to answer complex
environmental questions
3. Knowledge of current suite of methods and approaches needed to
efficiently plan, collect, review and report data to inform
management questions about water quality and safety,
bioaccumulation, and watershed/stream health.
4. Experience managing and leading projects.
5. Experience managing and using data; from collection to data use,
including data verification, validations, data systems, querying,
and informatics/visualization
6. Knowledge of good laboratory practices, method validation
techniques, and developing measurement quality objectives for
quantitative and qualitative analyses.
7. Experience with the application of Federal, State and local
environmental laws and regulations.
8. Experience leading stakeholder workgroups requiring
collaboration and coordination amongst parties with different
backgrounds, management status, and desired outcomes.
Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not
be considered.
Note: Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or
considered as a response to the SOQ.
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.
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