5642-Senior Environmental Specialist

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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

JOB CODE TITLE: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST JOB CODE: 5642

Business Unit: COMMN

DEFINITION: Under direction, positions in this class are responsible for managing and implementing federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations; developing and implementing environmentally related programs; and making recommendations for program enhancement.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: This is the advanced journey level in the series. Positions in this class are assigned to two distinct specialties: Clean Air specialty and Resource Efficient Building specialty. Incumbents in the Clean Air specialty manage and implement the Healthy Air Program Legislation and The Healthy Air and Smog Ordinance. Incumbents in the Resource Efficient Building specialty manage and implement the Resource Efficient Building Ordinance.

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 class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Clean Air Specialty:

1. Manages and implements the Healthy Air and Smog Ordinance.

2. Functions as project manager for a number of projects including alternative fuels and

transportation demand management.

3. Trains and supervises staff.

4. Plans and implements projects.

5. Represents City at public forums, including those at the federal, state, and local level.

6. Assists in efforts to secure grants for the Clean Air Program.

7. Performs regular research and critical analysis of all aspects of clean fuel vehicles and

infrastructure.

8. Coordinates budget.

9. Researches and selects consultants; negotiates and finalizes Clean Air Program training;

and negotiates contracts.

10. Performs duties as assigned.

Resource Efficient Building Specialty:

1. Manages and implements the Resource Efficient Building Ordinance.

2. Develops and conducts Resource Efficient Building Training Programs.

3. Tracks and coordinates Resource Efficient Building Pilot Projects.

4. Revises and improves Resource Efficient Building Ordinance.

5. Coordinates and leads Resource Efficient Building Task Force.

6. Attends local and regional Green Building Forums.

7. Provides Resource Efficient Building assistance to architects, engineers, and consultants.

8. Plans and implements Resource Efficient Building program goals and objectives.

9. Develops and coordinates program budget.

10. Performs duties as assigned.

JOB CODE TITLE: SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST JOB CODE: 5642

Business Unit: COMMN

JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Clean Air Specialty:

Knowledge of: federal, state and local clear air laws and regulations; alternative fuels and transportation management issues; governmental structure and operations; data accumulation and tracking techniques.

Ability to: use a personal computer; communicate effectively both orally and in written format; raise funds and write grants; conduct research and analysis, utilize word processing programs and spreadsheet software; manage projects and staff.

Resource Efficient Building Specialty:

Knowledge of: federal, state and local REB laws and regulations; building and energy design, building materials specifications, indoor environmental quality design, water efficient design/storm water management, building site and orientation requirements.

Ability to: use a personal computer; communicate effectively both orally and in written format; raise funds and write grants; conduct research and analysis, utilize word processing programs and spreadsheet software; manage projects and staff.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Training: Possession of a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental sciences, or a related field (within the specialty area) from an accredited college or university; AND,

Experience: Four (4) years of experience performing duties similar to those described in this class, within the area of specialty.

Effective Date: July 25, 2001

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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.

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