Urban Forestry Council Coordinator (part-time) - Dept. of the Environment (5640) - (RTF0119797-01134006)

Career Opportunity

Urban Forestry Council Coordinator (part-time) - Dept. of the Environment (5640) - (RTF0119797-01134006)

Recruitment: RTF0119797-01134006

Published: March 14, 2022

Contact:

Adam Romoslawski - adam.romoslawski@sfgov.org

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Department: Environment
Job class: 5640-Environmental Specialist
Pay range: $50.6125/hr - $61.5/hr
Role type: Temporary Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Part-time

About:

Are you passionate about urban forestry, urban greening, and nature in the city? Are you detailed-oriented and a good project manager? Are you a seasoned collaborator who enjoys engaging diverse partners and stakeholders in support of project goals? If so, we invite you to take advantage of an opportunity to use your skills to build a better future for San Francisco.

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 low-carbon 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 Racial Equity Statement - 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

The Urban Forestry Council (UFC) guides the stewardship of San Francisco's trees by promoting a healthy and sustainable urban forest that benefits all San Franciscans. The UFC advises the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, City departments and commissions on urban forestry concerns. The UFC assists with collaboration among City agencies related to urban forestry and greening; manages the Landmark Tree program; encourages public participation in urban forestry programs; assists with the formulation of legislation and policies that affect trees; and serves as a clearinghouse for public information related to the urban forest.

The UFC Coordinator supports the San Francisco Urban Forestry Council, executing as many as twenty public meetings per year and giving skilled assistance and coordination for Council projects and activities. The UFC Coordinator will evaluate and assess staff support needs and roles for the Council, and implement process improvements that will enhance the Council’s positive impact on San Francisco’s urban forest. The UFC Coordinator will coordinate all policy and project communication, internal and external, for the Urban Forestry Council, and among its members, various stakeholders, and the public. The UFC Coordinator manages the Landmark Tree Program on behalf of the Council and the Department of Environment. This position is a part-time position, scheduled for 20-hours per week as determined by the needs of the UFC, which public meetings occur both in the morning and the evening depending on the month, as stipulated by the UFC and reflected on its website, https://sfenvironment.org/about/taskforce/urban-forestry-council. This includes attending meetings at the dates and time specified on the website.

What You’ll Do - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

Provide programmatic support on issues before the Council, including the Annual Urban Forestry Report and the Street Tree List
Coordinate Landmark Tree nominations, evaluations, notifications, and site visits.
Perform various administrative tasks such as drafting meeting agendas, writing any resolutions for consideration by the Council, and generating minutes.
Assist the Council in its review of project plans for major publicly-sponsored developments and civic improvements and changes to the public right-of-way as they may impact trees.
Serve as a clearinghouse for information for the public related to the urban forest and support other City agencies with various urban forestry projects.
Refine the Coordinator role through co-production of the meetings and those of its committees, providing skilled advice and support to the Urban Forestry Council members, as well as through the production of the documents that are central to the function of the Council and the successful execution of the Coordinator role.
The UFC Coordinator may have the opportunity to supervise staff

Appointment Type - This position is a part-time (20 hour per week), Temporary-Exempt Appointment with an anticipated duration of 36 months. The position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.

How to qualify

Minimum Qualifications

Education -Possession of a baccalaureate degree in environmental sciences, public administration, business administration, accounting, biology, or a field related to natural resources (including but not limited to environmental studies, , geography, or ecology) from an accredited college or university; and
Experience - Two (2) years of experience planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating environmental programs,

Desirable Qualifications - The desirable qualifications may be used to select among finalists at the end of the selection process. We don't expect any one candidate to have all the qualifications listed below - please know that you can be a great candidate without all of the below qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications and have a mix of the desirable qualifications and a passion for this work – please don’t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

Experience with urban forestry, natural resources management, biodiversity, urban greening or other similar experience.
Skilled in project management and meeting regular deadlines.
Experience navigating and working in or with large organizations.
Experience with complex data analysis including geographic information systems (GIS).
Knowledge of and relationships with local environmental agencies and non-profit organizations.
An understanding of equity, inclusion, and diversity concepts

All Minimum Qualifications for examinations should reflect the job classification specifications. Link to Classification and Compensation database is here.

What else should I know?

Application Open: March 14, 2022
Application Deadline: April 4, 2022
Salary Range - $43.65 - $53.05 per hour (link)
Recruitment ID: RTF0119797-01134006
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every position to which they apply. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

Benefits - This position is a 20-hour per week position, including health/dental/vision, PTO and retirement benefits. More information about benefits can be found at the following links:

Supplemental Information - After submitting your application you will receive a request for additional information about your education and experience. In addition, 3-5 days after submitting your application, you will be emailed a Supplemental Questionnaire with position-relevant questions about your work experience and interest in the position. Please check junk/spam folders to ensure you receive these information requests.

Selection Process and Timeline - Due to the volume of inquiries we receive, we are unable to give application status updates. While we are not able to reach out to every applicant, the hiring manager will contact you directly after the filing deadline if your skills and experiences are a strong match for the position.

Stage 1 of the selection process will consist of an evaluation of applications. Stage 2 - Based on the evaluation of applications, candidates whose skills and experiences are a strong match for the position will be invited to a phone interview. Stage 3 - Candidates who most closely meet the needs of the position will be invited to participate in the panel interview selection process, including an assessment of relative job-related skills and abilities. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to Stage 2 or Stage 3 of the hiring process.

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

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

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 the minimum qualifications must be included on 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.

How to Apply

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CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

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.