5642-Senior Environmental Specialist

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

JOB CODE: 5642

DEFINITION

Under direction, positions in this class are responsible for coordinating, planning, and implementing federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and ordinances; developing, leading, coordinating, and implementing environmentally related projects and programs; and making recommendations for project and program enhancement.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

5642 Senior Environmental Specialist is the advanced journey level in the series responsible for managing a subprogram within the larger program area. The 5642 is distinguished from the 5644 Principal Environmental Specialist in that the latter is responsible for the management of the program area. 5642 Senior Environmental Specialist is distinguished from 5640 Environmental Specialist in that the later performs duties of a less difficult and complex nature under general 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. Coordinates and develops complex projects and programs; leads workplan development for a division within the program area.

2. Analyzes, implements, and evaluates environmental projects, legislation, policies, regulations, and laws; drafts legislation related to the environment.

3. Leads contract and grants process; develops, implements, and negotiates contracts, grants, and other expenditures 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 public 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.

7. 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 policies and programming; environmental trends; governmental structure; equity, inclusion, diversity, and justice concepts.

Ability or Skill to: develop, design, implement, manage, and evaluate complex projects and programs; proficiently use a computer, including word processing programs, spreadsheets, presentation software, databases, email distribution software, and online tools; communicate effectively both orally and in written format; raise funds and write grants; conduct research and analysis, collect and analyze data; 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:

Six (6) years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, and 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.

Possession of a Master�s degree in public administration, environmental science, environmental health, public policy, public health, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.

Possession of a Ph.D. in public administration, environmental science, environmental health, public policy, public health, or a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

PROMOTIVE LINES

From: 5640 Environmental Specialist

To: 5644 Principal 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