San Francisco is hiring: 5638 Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant C

Overview

The Construction and Demolition (C&D) team is hiring a Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator to assist in the implementation and enforcement of all elements of the City’s C&D Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code, Chapter 14). The C&D team sits within the Zero Waste team at the SF Environment. The Zero Waste program aims to minimize the generation of discards and reduce the disposal of materials with an emphasis on the Zero Waste hierarchy of redesign, reduction, repair, recycle, beneficial reuse and disposal.

Who We Are
The San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. We’re a mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment offers an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. The Department follows a hybrid work model, with four days in the office and one day from home.

Position Details

• Appointment Type: Permanent Exempt
• Application opening: October 8, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 27, 2025
• Salary Range: $86,632-$105,274 annually
• Recruitment ID: 160582

To Apply

• Submit your application online by clicking on "I’m Interested" and completing the application.
• Include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us what drew you to this role.
• Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) by Monday, October 27, 2025: [link removed for formatting]

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity
For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. SF Environment is committed to environmental justice, ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all programs, policies, and services.

Job Description

Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials account for up to half of all solid waste generated in San Francisco. The C&D Zero Waste team monitors activities at project sites that generate C&D waste, the transporters that collect and haul debris, and the resource recovery practices at Registered Facilities tasked with diverting materials away from landfill. The mission is to drive the highest and best use for the end-of-life outcomes of discarded C&D materials.

This position will work closely with community partners and conduct frequent site visits to ensure compliance and understanding of code requirements, with a focus on implementing programs and enforcing requirements relating to the following state and local codes:

• Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14)
• California Green Building Standards Code—Part 11, Title 24, California Code of Regulations

What You’ll Do

The duties below are representative of the range of duties assigned and are not 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.

• 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 relevant city site.

Note: Falsifying education, training or work experience or 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.

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.
• Include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please tell us what drew you to this role.
• Complete the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) by Monday, October 27, 2025: [link removed for formatting]

Selection Procedures and Timeline: After application submission, qualified candidates must complete all steps to advance, which may include a phone interview and panel interview. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement.

For questions regarding the position or hiring process, contact the recruitment analyst at the email address provided above.

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

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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and up-to-date.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or other protected category under the law.