City and County of San Francisco
5638 Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator SF Environment
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Overview
Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials account for up to half of all solid waste generated in San Francisco and up to a quarter of all disposal. In its Climate Action Plan (CAP), the City committed to reduce solid waste generation by 15% and total disposal by 50%, with specific reference to building materials. Chapter 14 of the Environment Code established a model of oversight of C&D materials that relies on monitoring the discarded material chain-of-custody. The C&D Zero Waste team monitors activities at project sites that generate C&D waste, the transporters that collect and haul debris and discarded materials, and the resource recovery practices at Registered Facilities tasked with diverting materials away from landfill. The mission of the C&D Zero Waste team is to drive the highest and best use for the end-of-life outcomes of discarded C&D materials. What You’ll Do
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Assist in the coordination, implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14). Conduct construction jobsite inspections to monitor and enforce compliance, facilitate outreach, and provide technical assistance. Collaborate with other inspectors to achieve consistent and effective oversight through desktop applications and field visits. Assist in the implementation of and help inform code enforcement tactics, including documentation of findings, issuance of Notices of Violation (NOV) citations and fines, and management of follow up communications and case resolution efforts. Assist in the administration and oversight of the city’s online debris tracking system, Green Halo. Review Material Reduction and Recovery Plans (MRRPs) to ensure compliance with state and local requirements, help inform enforcement actions, and provide trainings and support to impacted stakeholders. Participate in and facilitate in-person and virtual educational and outreach efforts of state and local debris management requirements, including the use of Green Halo. Update and maintain internal database to track enforcement actions and deliver reports on activities and outcomes. Assist in coordinating with other city departments such as Public Works, Department of Building Inspection, and Department of Public Health to monitor compliance and enforce state and local debris management requirements. Perform other administrative and professional duties and tasks, as assigned Exempt Employment Status
This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination and selection process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND Experience: One (1) year of experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing or evaluating qualifying programs or policies. Qualifying programs and policies include those in the field of environment, construction and demolition, and/or zero waste. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. One year of experience is equal to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units. Desirable Qualifications The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We don\'t expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed below - please know that you can be a great candidate without all of the below qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a mix of the desirable qualifications and a passion for this work – please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license. Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate in public settings, deliver technical assistance and engage with a wide cross-sector of community partners. Skilled in case management. Knowledgeable in the utilization of case management tools; experience in identifying, tracking and communicating progression of outcomes. Knowledge of the construction sector including contractors, municipal solid waste sector, service providers, recycling facilities, reuse/deconstruction, material end markets. Knowledge of Green Building principles, regulations, and policies. Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English. Additional Information
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at the City and County of San Francisco human resources site. Note:
Falsifying one\'s education, training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet minimum qualifications must be included in your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification. To Apply
Submit your application online by clicking on "I\'m Interested" and completing the application. Please include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please let us know what drew you to this role. Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) by Monday, October 27, 2025: Selection Procedures
- After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Selection Process and Timeline
- Due to the volume of inquiries we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position. Stage 1 will consist of an evaluation of applications. Stage 2 - Based on the evaluation of applications, candidates whose skills and experiences are a strong match for the position will be invited to a phone interview. Stage 3 - Candidates who most closely meet the needs of the position will be invited to participate in the panel interview selection process, including an assessment of relative job-related skills and abilities. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the hiring process. For any questions regarding the position or hiring process, please contact the recruitment analyst, Sana Ahmed at Sana.J.Ahmed@sfgov.org Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information About The Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are the online process. Visit the City careers site and begin the application process.
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Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials account for up to half of all solid waste generated in San Francisco and up to a quarter of all disposal. In its Climate Action Plan (CAP), the City committed to reduce solid waste generation by 15% and total disposal by 50%, with specific reference to building materials. Chapter 14 of the Environment Code established a model of oversight of C&D materials that relies on monitoring the discarded material chain-of-custody. The C&D Zero Waste team monitors activities at project sites that generate C&D waste, the transporters that collect and haul debris and discarded materials, and the resource recovery practices at Registered Facilities tasked with diverting materials away from landfill. The mission of the C&D Zero Waste team is to drive the highest and best use for the end-of-life outcomes of discarded C&D materials. What You’ll Do
The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Assist in the coordination, implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14). Conduct construction jobsite inspections to monitor and enforce compliance, facilitate outreach, and provide technical assistance. Collaborate with other inspectors to achieve consistent and effective oversight through desktop applications and field visits. Assist in the implementation of and help inform code enforcement tactics, including documentation of findings, issuance of Notices of Violation (NOV) citations and fines, and management of follow up communications and case resolution efforts. Assist in the administration and oversight of the city’s online debris tracking system, Green Halo. Review Material Reduction and Recovery Plans (MRRPs) to ensure compliance with state and local requirements, help inform enforcement actions, and provide trainings and support to impacted stakeholders. Participate in and facilitate in-person and virtual educational and outreach efforts of state and local debris management requirements, including the use of Green Halo. Update and maintain internal database to track enforcement actions and deliver reports on activities and outcomes. Assist in coordinating with other city departments such as Public Works, Department of Building Inspection, and Department of Public Health to monitor compliance and enforce state and local debris management requirements. Perform other administrative and professional duties and tasks, as assigned Exempt Employment Status
This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination and selection process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND Experience: One (1) year of experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing or evaluating qualifying programs or policies. Qualifying programs and policies include those in the field of environment, construction and demolition, and/or zero waste. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. One year of experience is equal to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units. Desirable Qualifications The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We don\'t expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed below - please know that you can be a great candidate without all of the below qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a mix of the desirable qualifications and a passion for this work – please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself. Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license. Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate in public settings, deliver technical assistance and engage with a wide cross-sector of community partners. Skilled in case management. Knowledgeable in the utilization of case management tools; experience in identifying, tracking and communicating progression of outcomes. Knowledge of the construction sector including contractors, municipal solid waste sector, service providers, recycling facilities, reuse/deconstruction, material end markets. Knowledge of Green Building principles, regulations, and policies. Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English. Additional Information
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements can be found at the City and County of San Francisco human resources site. Note:
Falsifying one\'s education, training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet minimum qualifications must be included in your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, or disqualification. To Apply
Submit your application online by clicking on "I\'m Interested" and completing the application. Please include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please let us know what drew you to this role. Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) by Monday, October 27, 2025: Selection Procedures
- After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Selection Process and Timeline
- Due to the volume of inquiries we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position. Stage 1 will consist of an evaluation of applications. Stage 2 - Based on the evaluation of applications, candidates whose skills and experiences are a strong match for the position will be invited to a phone interview. Stage 3 - Candidates who most closely meet the needs of the position will be invited to participate in the panel interview selection process, including an assessment of relative job-related skills and abilities. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the hiring process. For any questions regarding the position or hiring process, please contact the recruitment analyst, Sana Ahmed at Sana.J.Ahmed@sfgov.org Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco
Information About The Hiring Process Conviction History Employee Benefits Overview Equal Employment Opportunity Disaster Service Worker ADA Accommodation Right to Work Copies of Application Documents Diversity Statement Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are the online process. Visit the City careers site and begin the application process.
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