5640-Environmental Specialist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

JOB CODE: 5640

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, positions in this class are responsible for implementing federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances; developing and implementing environmentally related programs; and making recommendations for program enhancement.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

5640 Environmental Specialist is the journey level in the series and is distinguished from the 5642 Senior Environmental Specialist in that the latter performs duties of a more difficult and complex nature and manages a subprogram within the larger program area. 5640 is further distinguished from the 5638 Environmental Assistant in that the latter is an entry level class performing less difficult and complex duties under direct supervision.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May be assigned to supervise staff.

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. Researches, analyzes, implements, and evaluates environmental projects, legislation, policies, regulations, and laws.

2. Plans and implements environmental programs and projects by designing, analyzing, revising and making recommendations for program enhancement.

3. Develops, implements, and negotiates contracts, grants, and other expenditure by preparing budgets, tracking expenditures and deliverables, and developing and administering reports.

4. Updates and maintains databases and records; analyzes data and report findings; develops data use strategies.

5. Conducts education and training, including presentations, digital engagement, and outreach; researches and develops outreach campaigns and strategies, tracks and analyzes results and issues recommendations.

6. Prepares written and graphic materials including emails, letters, articles, reports and presentations; responds to inquiries from the public, including complaints and requests for information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, environmental programming, community outreach and public engagement techniques; governmental structure; equity, inclusion, diversity, and justice concepts.

Ability or Skill to: lead, implement, and analyze programs and projects, conduct research and analysis; proficiently use a computer, including word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases, email distribution software, and online tools; manage projects; collect data and coordinate information from multiple agencies; utilize accounting/purchasing systems; communicate effectively both orally and in written format; negotiate and resolve conflicts; develop and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external entities.

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:

Two (2) years of professional 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 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

From: 5638 Environmental Assistant

To: 5642 Senior Environmental Specialist

ORIGINATION DATE: 7/25/2001

AMENDED DATE: 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