5638-Environmental Assistant

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSISTANT

JOB CODE: 5638

DEFINITION

Under immediate supervision, positions in this class are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of environmental ordinances, laws, regulations, projects, and programs.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the entry-level class in the series. Class 5638 Environmental Assistant is distinguished from Class 5640 Environmental Specialist in that the latter performs full journey-level duties. Class 5638 Environmental Assistants works under direct supervision and are typically assigned duties within a well-defined scope; may be assigned projects with a greater scope of responsibility with increased experience.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

No supervision exercised.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Assists in the planning and implementation of environmental programs and/or projects by researching, designing, analyzing, revising and making recommendations for program enhancement.

2. Assists in the research, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of environmental programs and/or projects mandated by federal, state and local laws and statutes.

3. Updates and maintains database information by researching information, performing data entry, updating databases, and creating reports for review and analysis.

4. Conducts presentations and public outreach by developing working relationships with community agencies and representing the department in the community.

5. Assists staff in preparing materials, securing location and participant recruitment for trainings, conferences, and outreach presentations.

6. Writes letters, memos, reports and other documents to staff, the general public, and community organizations in order to communicate information and data.

7. Assists in the development and implementation of contract, grants, and other expenditure processes by reviewing reports and payments to grantees according to agency policies and tracking expenditures.

8. Responds to written and verbal inquiries from the public by phone or in writing regarding complaints and requests for information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: basic knowledge of environmental federal, state and local issues, laws and regulations, and governmental structures.

Ability or Skill to: ability to plan, coordinate, implement, analyze and evaluate programs and projects; communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing; develop and foster working relationships with a variety of external and internal entities; work independently and in a team-based environment; proficiently use a computer, including word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases, email distribution software, and online tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Education:

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.

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, public health, community engagement, or a field related to the position for hire.

License and Certification:

Substitution:

Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

To: 5640 Environmental Specialist

ORIGINATION DATE: 3/25/02

AMENDED DATE: 11/27/02 (Amend and Retitle); 12/06/02; 07/30/25

REASON FOR AMENDMENT: To accurately reflect the current tasks, knowledge, skills & abilities, and minimum qualifications.

BUSINESS UNIT(S): COMMN

Standard information

Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Historic and future compensation