5638 Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator - SF Environme

5638 Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator - SF Environment Department

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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 larger 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 passionate, mission‑driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation, and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. The Department follows a hybrid work model, where staff work in‑office four days a week and are able to work from home one day of their choosing.

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

What You’ll Do

• Assist in the coordination, implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14).
• Conduct construction job‑site 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 an 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.

How to Qualify

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 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

• 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.

What Else Should I Know?

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, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

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.

To Apply

• Submit your application online by clicking "I'm Interested" and completing the application.
• Include a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter, please let us know what drew you to this role.

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

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. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors such as air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics, industrial land uses, and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and poor indoor air quality. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long‑term work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

EEO Statement

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.