ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER I (SUPERVISORY)

State of California • Sacramento, CA

26d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction of the Deputy Director, Office of Environmental Justice, Tribal Relations, Education and Outreach (EJTREO), the Environmental Program Manager (EPM) I (Supervisory) coordinates, develops, evaluates, and recommends strategies and policies for advancing environmental justice and tribal relations in the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery's (CalRecycle) scientific activities and leads CalRecycle's OEEJT program. Additionally, in this capacity, the EPM I (Supervisory) will oversee staff in the development and distribution of environmental education materials consistent with Public Resources Code (PRC 71305) and implement the requirements under Assembly Bill (AB) 649. Duties shall include but are not limited to: ensuring CalRecycle programs effectively address environmental education and the needs and priorities of California Native American tribes (Tribes), disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and farmworkers; providing an evaluation of a range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory and economic opportunities for CalRecycle related to environmental justice and tribal relations; developing and maintaining cooperative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, environmental justice organizations, Tribes, and industry representatives as well as within government (state, local, federal). Travel may be required locally and within the state up to 20% of the time. This position requires that you possess and maintain a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your applications. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. Failing to maintain a valid CDL will result in a failure to meet job requirements. 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. Beginning July 1, 2026, it is anticipated the position will be office-centered and employees will be expected to report to the office at least four days per week. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Requirements

• Valid California Drivers License (CDL).
• Answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.
• Provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• Meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and managing complex programs, including the ability to meet deadlines, produce high-quality, science-based deliverables, and integrate equity, environmental justice, and tribal considerations into program development and implementation.
• Experience building and maintaining effective relationships with Tribes, EJ communities, industry, and government partners. Demonstrates leadership in outreach, consultation, and collaboration to support meaningful and inclusive engagement.
• Ability to guide environmental education programs and initiatives including internships, research opportunities, youth engagement, leadership development and K-12 funding opportunities.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing staff. Ensures compliance with personnel policies, conducts performance evaluations, and fosters a collaborative and productive team environment.
• Experience developing and managing program budgets, including contract development and oversight. Ensures fiscal responsibility and alignment of resources with program goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates, develops, evaluates, and recommends strategies and policies for advancing environmental justice and tribal relations in CalRecycle's scientific activities.
• Leads CalRecycle's OEEJT program.
• Oversees staff in the development and distribution of environmental education materials consistent with Public Resources Code (PRC 71305) and implement the requirements under Assembly Bill (AB) 649.
• Ensuring CalRecycle programs effectively address environmental education and the needs and priorities of California Native American tribes (Tribes), disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and farmworkers
• Providing an evaluation of a range of strategic, scientific, technological, regulatory and economic opportunities for CalRecycle related to environmental justice and tribal relations
• Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders, environmental justice organizations, Tribes, and industry representatives as well as within government (state, local, federal).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees