City of San José
Environmental Services Specialist
City of San José, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
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Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San José, the heart of Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.
The City of San José is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state, or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408‑535‑1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About The Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
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; we also lead conservation efforts to preserve our region’s precious drinking water supply. The division focuses on water supply, resource sustainability, customer outreach, and infrastructure reliability. It is a small, but fun, division located in South San José.
Position Duties 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
The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, policies, and 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 Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will provide expertise and experience with program implementation, policy interpretation, performing inspections, trainings, and other compliance program elements.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Environmental Program Manager in planning and implementing programs and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. Responsibilities include 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.
Coordinating and collaborating with the city’s Cross Connection Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance databases are reporting complete and accurate data.
Assisting South Bay Water Recycling in compiling annual site inspection reports from recycled water retailers and customers, and support for the annual groundwater monitoring sampling.
Performing technical and field inspection duties to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and standards related to potable and recycled water.
Reviewing construction and engineering plans for compliance with recycled water, cross‑connection, and environmental regulations.
Scheduling and conducting Safety and Hazardous Materials audits of sites such as O&M headquarters and pump stations.
Assisting 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. Responsibilities also include maintaining and preparing environmental compliance reports and records and representing the city during regulatory inspections.
Experience with Development and Maintenance of Environmental Compliance Programs
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.
Minimum Qualifications 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 (e.g., air quality, integrated waste management, biology, agriculture, energy, forestry, parks, habitat restoration, wastewater, water resources, stormwater, archaeology, geology, resource conservation, industrial or environmental health and safety, or any program emphasizing environmental sustainability or regulatory compliance).
Associate Environmental Service Specialist: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs in one or more of the areas described for the Assistant level.
Environmental Service Specialist: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs in one or more of the areas described for the Assistant level, including one (1) year of experience leading people or projects.
Relevant experience in environmental services programs typically includes: preparing outreach/educational materials, conducting survey work, tracking and monitoring deliverables, coordinating special events, promoting programs, implementing new programs, policy development, planning and permitting, grants or contracts administration, analyzing data and creating reports, and/or tracking budgets.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Additional years of experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills – Communicates and listens effectively, responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current, well‑organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form; responds to statements and comments of others with understanding of content and accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to ensure understanding of speaker’s intent; ensures consistent communication within area of responsibility.
Computer Skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking – Approaches problems or situations using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions that achieve the desired outcome.
Political Skill – In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job‑specific questions. Candidates must answer all questions to be considered; otherwise the application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed. 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.
Additional Information Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa that requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not
accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board application system.
Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. You must answer all job‑specific questions to be considered for this vacancy; otherwise the application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from consideration.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline. If the online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
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Environmental Services Specialist
role at
City of San José .
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees plays a key role in the success of San José, the heart of Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.
The City of San José is an equal‑opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful under federal, state, or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408‑535‑1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov.
About The Department The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.
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; we also lead conservation efforts to preserve our region’s precious drinking water supply. The division focuses on water supply, resource sustainability, customer outreach, and infrastructure reliability. It is a small, but fun, division located in South San José.
Position Duties 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
The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs, policies, and 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 Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will provide expertise and experience with program implementation, policy interpretation, performing inspections, trainings, and other compliance program elements.
Responsibilities
Supporting the Environmental Program Manager in planning and implementing programs and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. Responsibilities include 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.
Coordinating and collaborating with the city’s Cross Connection Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance databases are reporting complete and accurate data.
Assisting South Bay Water Recycling in compiling annual site inspection reports from recycled water retailers and customers, and support for the annual groundwater monitoring sampling.
Performing technical and field inspection duties to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and standards related to potable and recycled water.
Reviewing construction and engineering plans for compliance with recycled water, cross‑connection, and environmental regulations.
Scheduling and conducting Safety and Hazardous Materials audits of sites such as O&M headquarters and pump stations.
Assisting 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. Responsibilities also include maintaining and preparing environmental compliance reports and records and representing the city during regulatory inspections.
Experience with Development and Maintenance of Environmental Compliance Programs
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.
Minimum Qualifications 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 (e.g., air quality, integrated waste management, biology, agriculture, energy, forestry, parks, habitat restoration, wastewater, water resources, stormwater, archaeology, geology, resource conservation, industrial or environmental health and safety, or any program emphasizing environmental sustainability or regulatory compliance).
Associate Environmental Service Specialist: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs in one or more of the areas described for the Assistant level.
Environmental Service Specialist: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs in one or more of the areas described for the Assistant level, including one (1) year of experience leading people or projects.
Relevant experience in environmental services programs typically includes: preparing outreach/educational materials, conducting survey work, tracking and monitoring deliverables, coordinating special events, promoting programs, implementing new programs, policy development, planning and permitting, grants or contracts administration, analyzing data and creating reports, and/or tracking budgets.
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.
Additional years of experience in developing, promoting, administering, and/or implementing environmental programs may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
Other Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.
Communication Skills – Communicates and listens effectively, responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner; written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, current, well‑organized, legible, concise, neat, and in proper grammatical form; responds to statements and comments of others with understanding of content and accompanying emotion; asks clarifying questions to ensure understanding of speaker’s intent; ensures consistent communication within area of responsibility.
Computer Skills – Experienced with common business computer applications including Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and MS Excel.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co‑workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Analytical Thinking – Approaches problems or situations using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
Decision Making – Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative – Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promote job performance.
Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions that achieve the desired outcome.
Political Skill – In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
Selection Process The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job‑specific questions. Candidates must answer all questions to be considered; otherwise the application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed. 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.
Additional Information Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. The City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1‑B or any other type of visa that requires an employer application.
Please note that applications are currently
not
accepted through CalOpps or any other third‑party job board application system.
Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. You must answer all job‑specific questions to be considered for this vacancy; otherwise the application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from consideration.
Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline. If the online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.
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