Career Opportunity

Senior Toxics Reduction Coordinators (Commercial and Residential) - San Francisco Environment (Job Class 5642) [Two Positions]

Recruitment: RTF0144684-01116404

Published: July 13, 2024

Accepting applications until: March 25, 2024

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The application deadline has been extended to March 25, 2024. 

This posting has been updated on March 5, 2024 to reflect updated Minimum Qualifications, in line with CCSF's job classifications. 

Position Details

This is a Position-Based Recruitment conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.
Specific information regarding this process are list below:

• Exam Type: Position Based Test
• Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
• Rule: Rule of 10 What does this mean?
• Application Deadline:  March 18, 2024
• Recruitment ID: PBT-5642-144685
• Salary range: $116,532.00 - $141,648.00

Who We Are
The San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.                                       

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity

For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Role description

There are two 5642 positions available on the Toxics Reduction and Healthy Communities team; one position serves as the Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator and the other as the Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator.

This is the advanced journey level in the series. Class 5642 Senior Environmental Specialists work under the supervision of Class 5644 Environmental Program Managers, meet regularly with Program Managers, supervise staff, and have day to day decision making responsibilities for projects as well as the ability to negotiate within project scopes. Positions in this class are assigned to a specialty; this position is a Toxics Reduction Specialty position.  

Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator

The Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator performs and supervises the performance of a variety of duties related to toxics reduction, Green Business, and hazardous waste programs for businesses. The Senior Commercial Toxics Reduction Coordinator identifies strategic direction for the commercial toxics reduction program, develops new projects and policies, identifies safer alternatives to problem chemicals used in the commercial sector, and ensures the ongoing success of recognition programs such as the Healthy Nail Salon Program and the Green Business Program.

Job Duties

• Prioritize projects and workflow for the Commercial Toxics Reduction team.
• Design and implement customized programs to drive pollution prevention among businesses, using the best available science.
• Implement and/or support existing local toxics reduction legislation, such as the Flame Retardant Chemicals in Upholstered Furniture Ordinance and Antibiotics in Food Animals Ordinance.
• Identify and pursue policy and legislation that help San Francisco businesses safely dispose of hazardous products and/or reduce the use or sale of products containing toxic ingredients.
• Provide strategic direction and support for Green Business and Healthy Nail Salon Programs, including developing key partnerships, overseeing program budgets, managing grants, and seeking additional funding.
• Collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop and support toxics reduction legislation at the local, state, and federal level.
• Supervise 2 direct reports and lead the work of interns, fellows, and/or contractors.
• Write reports and provide presentations to the Commission on the Environment, Board of Supervisors, project partners, businesses, and other audiences.
• Administrative duties as needed such as accounting and grant/contract management.

Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator

The Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator performs and supervises the performance of a variety of duties related to the administration and implementation of complex toxics reduction and hazardous waste programs for San Francisco residents. The Senior Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator identifies strategic direction for the residential toxics team, develops new projects and policies, and ensures the ongoing success of existing programs and policies such as the Used Oil Program, Safe Drug Disposal Program, and Household Hazardous Waste Program.  

Job Duties

• Prioritize projects and workflow for the Residential Toxics Reduction team.
• Develop strategies and tactics to minimize generation of, and maximize collection of, household hazardous waste.
• Provide strategic direction and support for the Used Oil Program, Healthy Homes Program, Household Hazardous Waste Program, and Safe Drug Disposal Ordinance, including developing key partnerships, overseeing program budgets, managing grants, and seeking additional funding.
• Provide compliance oversight for San Francisco’s Permanent Household Hazardous Waste Management Facility including audits, overseeing agreements and permits, and preparing the annual hazardous waste generation reports.
• Identify and pursue policy and legislation that help San Francisco residents safely dispose of hazardous products and/or reduce the use of products containing toxic ingredients.
• Collaborate with government agencies and non-governmental organizations to develop and support toxics reduction legislation at the local, state, and federal level. 
• Supervise 2 direct reports and lead the work of interns, fellow, and/or contractors.
• Write reports and provide presentations to the Commission on the Environment, Board of Supervisors, project partners, businesses, and other audiences.
• Administrative duties as needed such as accounting and grant/contract management.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in environmental sciences, toxicology, chemistry, biology, public health, industrial hygiene, economics, geography, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university; and

Experience

Four (4) years of professional experience performing duties similar to those described in this class, within the specialty area of toxics reduction programs.

The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this class code.

Desirable Qualifications

The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We do not expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed.  We highly encourage you to apply if you are interested in joining us. 

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience, either supervising employees or leading a team for a major project. 
• Experience with project coordination and execution involving a wide range of internal and external partners and collaborators.
• Experience training, coaching, and supervising seasoned and entry level staff.
• A commitment to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in program implementation and experience with diverse community engagement and service.
• A self-starter with strong problem-solving and communication skills, an attention to detail, and an ability to work both independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated experience with managing and analyzing data, such as intermediate to advanced use of Microsoft and Google Suite of analysis tools including, but not limited to Excel, PowerBI, and Google Sheets.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: 

• Chemistry and/or toxicology and their application in the field of environmental health and/or toxics reduction 
• Circular economy, toxics reduction, alternatives assessment, and/or resource conservation principles.
• Federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to toxics reduction and/or hazardous waste.
• Screening and verification methods to identify problem chemicals and safer alternatives.
• Data management, tracking, and reporting techniques.

Skills and Ability to: 

• Design, plan, and manage projects including identifying objectives, setting priorities, budgeting, developing workflow, and delegating tasks.
• Collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners, such as community leaders, sustainability professionals, non-profit organizations, regulated businesses, advocates, and academics.
• Apply scientific research and data to program and policy development.
• Supervise, motivate, and mentor staff, interns, and contractors.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in written format, including creating presentations and writing for diverse audiences.
• Proficiently use a personal computer, including software and cloud-based applications such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Sharepoint, Teams).

After the eligible list is finalized/adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision (e.g. interviews, written exercise, etc.). Applicants meeting the Minimum Qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps of the selection process.

What else should I know?

Verification

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency can be found at https://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements

Note: Falsifying one's education, training or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet minimum qualifications must be included in your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures - After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ) (Qualifying): Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application at a later time. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the minimum qualifications. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. 

Written Examination (Weight 100%):
Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a written examination designed to measure their relative knowledge, skill and ability levels in job- related areas including: Knowledge of: chemistry and/or toxicology and their application in the field of environmental health and/or toxics reduction; Circular economy, toxics reduction, alternatives assessment, and/or resource conservation principles; Federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to toxics reduction and/or hazardous waste; Screening and verification methods to identify problem chemicals and safer alternatives. Ability to: collaborate with a wide range of internal and external partners, such as community leaders, sustainability professionals, non-profit organizations, regulated businesses, advocates, and academics; Apply scientific research and data to program and policy development; Design, plan, and manage projects including identifying objectives, setting priorities, budgeting, developing workflow, and delegating tasks; and Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.

For any questions regarding the position or hiring process- please contact the recruitment analyst, Sana Ahmed at Sana.J.Ahmed@sfgov.org

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g., as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

Certification - The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten (10) Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

To find Departments which use this classification, please see https://sfdhr.org/sites/default/files/documents/Forms-Documents/Position-Counts-by-Job-Codes-and-Department-FY-2023-24.pdf.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview  
• Equal Employment Opportunity 
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Veterans Preference
• Seniority Credit in Promotional Exams
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY:

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Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, and @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Terms of Announcement and Appeal Rights:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website at https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/.

The terms of this announcement may be appealed under Civil Service Rule 111A.35.1. The standard for the review of such appeals is ‘abuse of discretion’ or ‘no rational basis’ for establishing the position description, the minimum qualifications and/or the certification rule. Appeals must include a written statement of the item(s) being contested and the specific reason(s) why the cited item(s) constitute(s) abuse of discretion by the Human Resources Director. Appeals must be submitted directly to the Executive Officer of the Civil Service Commission within five business days of the announcement issuance date.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.