City of San Jose
Environmental Services Specialist
City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Overview
The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. The City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays. To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. About the Water Resources Division
ESD’s Water Resources Division brings together engineers, operations and maintenance, technical, and program staff to supply clean water to over 100,000 customers and recycled water to more than 1,000 customers; in addition, we lead conservation efforts to preserve our region’s precious drinking water supply. You can contribute to the local community by joining us in meaningful and important work focusing on water supply, resource sustainability, customer outreach, and infrastructure reliability. We are a small, but fun, division of ESD located in South San José. The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections: Potable Water Supply and Engineering (Municipal Water System), Water Recycling (South Bay Water Recycling), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The Salary ranges for these classifications are: Assistant Environmental Services Specialist: $86,726.64 - $105,399.84 Associate Environmental Services Specialist: $100,507.68 - $122,107.44 Environmental Services Specialist: $110,816.16 - $134,643.60 Position Overview
The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices that ensure compliance with regulations including the effective execution of Water Resources’ Cross-Connection Control Program and O&M safety and Hazardous Materials management. The role provides expertise with program implementation, policy interpretation, including performing inspections, trainings, and other compliance program elements. Responsibilities
Support the Environmental Program Manager in planning and implementing programs and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. This includes researching and analyzing Cross-Connection Control Handbook regulations; developing and recommending policies and procedures for outreach and hazard assessments; researching and implementing efficient operational processes and workflows; supporting special projects focused on implementing compliance and emergency response programs and policies. Coordinate with the city’s Cross Connection Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance databases report complete and accurate data. Assist South Bay Water Recycling in compiling annual site inspection reports from recycled water retailers and customers, and support annual groundwater monitoring sampling. Perform technical and field inspection duties to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and standards related to potable and recycled water. Review construction and engineering plans for compliance with recycled water, cross-connection, and environmental regulations. Schedule and conduct Safety and Hazardous Materials audits of sites such as O&M headquarters and pump stations. Assist with updates of permits and management plans related to safety and environmental programs, including Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, Stormwater, Emergency Response Plans, and Emergency Action Plans. Maintain and prepare environmental compliance reports and records and represent the city during regulatory inspections. Experience and Qualifications
Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Compliance and Safety programs. Including but not limited to: Support actions and plans to address new Cross-Connection Control Handbook regulations and knowledge of public administrative program and policy implementation Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Applicable knowledge of construction field inspections, incident investigations, information preservation, and reporting procedures Coursework in environmental compliance or related field is desirable Backflow testing and Cross-Connection Control certifications are desirable Education and Experience
Assistant Environmental Service Specialist: One (1) year (2,080 hours) of experience developing, promoting, administering, and/or participating in the implementation of environmental programs. Relevant experience includes outreach/educational materials, coordinating events, program implementation, policy development, planning and permitting, grants/contracts administration, data analysis, reporting, and budgeting. Associate Environmental Service Specialist: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs. Environmental Service Specialist: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, including one (1) year leading people or projects. Acceptable Substitutions: A master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Competencies
Job Expertise – Knowledge of professional/technical principles and city, departmental procedures/policies and federal/state rules. Communication Skills – Clear, timely, and respectful written and verbal communication. Computer Skills – Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Build effective relationships and collaborate. Analytical Thinking – Logical, systematic problem solving. Decision Making – Assess issues and determine actions and solutions. Initiative – Proactive, willing to take on extra responsibility and pursue continuing education. Problem Solving – Define problems, gather information, and arrive at solutions. Political Skill – Consider stakeholder impact in actions. Selection Process
The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered. Additional phases may include one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Edmund Wong at Edmund.wong@sanjoseca.gov
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The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose. The City offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays. To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn. About the Water Resources Division
ESD’s Water Resources Division brings together engineers, operations and maintenance, technical, and program staff to supply clean water to over 100,000 customers and recycled water to more than 1,000 customers; in addition, we lead conservation efforts to preserve our region’s precious drinking water supply. You can contribute to the local community by joining us in meaningful and important work focusing on water supply, resource sustainability, customer outreach, and infrastructure reliability. We are a small, but fun, division of ESD located in South San José. The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections: Potable Water Supply and Engineering (Municipal Water System), Water Recycling (South Bay Water Recycling), and Operations and Maintenance (O&M). The Salary ranges for these classifications are: Assistant Environmental Services Specialist: $86,726.64 - $105,399.84 Associate Environmental Services Specialist: $100,507.68 - $122,107.44 Environmental Services Specialist: $110,816.16 - $134,643.60 Position Overview
The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices that ensure compliance with regulations including the effective execution of Water Resources’ Cross-Connection Control Program and O&M safety and Hazardous Materials management. The role provides expertise with program implementation, policy interpretation, including performing inspections, trainings, and other compliance program elements. Responsibilities
Support the Environmental Program Manager in planning and implementing programs and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. This includes researching and analyzing Cross-Connection Control Handbook regulations; developing and recommending policies and procedures for outreach and hazard assessments; researching and implementing efficient operational processes and workflows; supporting special projects focused on implementing compliance and emergency response programs and policies. Coordinate with the city’s Cross Connection Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance databases report complete and accurate data. Assist South Bay Water Recycling in compiling annual site inspection reports from recycled water retailers and customers, and support annual groundwater monitoring sampling. Perform technical and field inspection duties to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and standards related to potable and recycled water. Review construction and engineering plans for compliance with recycled water, cross-connection, and environmental regulations. Schedule and conduct Safety and Hazardous Materials audits of sites such as O&M headquarters and pump stations. Assist with updates of permits and management plans related to safety and environmental programs, including Hazardous Materials, Hazardous Waste, Stormwater, Emergency Response Plans, and Emergency Action Plans. Maintain and prepare environmental compliance reports and records and represent the city during regulatory inspections. Experience and Qualifications
Experience with the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Compliance and Safety programs. Including but not limited to: Support actions and plans to address new Cross-Connection Control Handbook regulations and knowledge of public administrative program and policy implementation Hazardous Materials/Hazardous Waste Storage and Disposal Applicable knowledge of construction field inspections, incident investigations, information preservation, and reporting procedures Coursework in environmental compliance or related field is desirable Backflow testing and Cross-Connection Control certifications are desirable Education and Experience
Assistant Environmental Service Specialist: One (1) year (2,080 hours) of experience developing, promoting, administering, and/or participating in the implementation of environmental programs. Relevant experience includes outreach/educational materials, coordinating events, program implementation, policy development, planning and permitting, grants/contracts administration, data analysis, reporting, and budgeting. Associate Environmental Service Specialist: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs. Environmental Service Specialist: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience, including one (1) year leading people or projects. Acceptable Substitutions: A master’s degree may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Competencies
Job Expertise – Knowledge of professional/technical principles and city, departmental procedures/policies and federal/state rules. Communication Skills – Clear, timely, and respectful written and verbal communication. Computer Skills – Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Excel. Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Build effective relationships and collaborate. Analytical Thinking – Logical, systematic problem solving. Decision Making – Assess issues and determine actions and solutions. Initiative – Proactive, willing to take on extra responsibility and pursue continuing education. Problem Solving – Define problems, gather information, and arrive at solutions. Political Skill – Consider stakeholder impact in actions. Selection Process
The selection process includes evaluation of training and experience based on the application and responses to the job-specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered. Additional phases may include one or more interviews. If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Edmund Wong at Edmund.wong@sanjoseca.gov
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