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Facilities Environmental Compliance is responsible for the oversight of compliance measures and close monitoring of all District facilities and equipment to regulatory standards from federal, state, regional and local agencies.  The Facilities Environmental Compliance position upholds that facilities/equipment are operated and inspected consistent to District’s regulatory measures and coordinates maintenance and repair actions to uphold a State of Good Repair.  This position ensures prompt notification to applicable regulatory agencies and supports District’s fulfillment of reliable, timely, effective and proactive environmental stewardship.   

 

Examples of Essential Functions:

• Act as primary environmental contact for local, regional, state and federal regulatory agencies and become fully proficient in their respective web portals.
• Monitor and oversee regulatory permit requirements and proper maintenance/retention of applicable compliance records.
• Conduct and/or coordinate with staff and/or third-party contractors for regulatory inspections and scheduled reports of District facilities and equipment.
• Ensure completion of timely and accurate regulatory tests/reports by self, District staff and/or third-party contractors.
• Plan, develop and document a comprehensive training programs to support District in meeting regulatory standards and environmental best practices.  Applicable programs will address content, teaching methods and training frequency.    
• Work with other staff and/or consultants to assist in the creation of training and education materials for a safe working environment.

• Establish working relationships with Facilities Staff, Bus Maintenance Staff, other departments, local authorities and regulatory agencies to provide technical support and/or coordination of regulatory measures.
• Develop and promote Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to guide District staff in meeting regulatory standards and environmental best practices. 
• Ensure that District staff and environmental agencies have immediate access to CERS/CUPA data for emergency personnel, first-responders, and regulatory auditors. 
• Develop and maintain current data/resources to validate District’s compliance measures relative to Authorities Having Jurisdiction – largely the CUPA and the US EPA Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. 
• Coordinate with District staff, consultants, and/or regulatory agencies that new developments, evolving technologies, and changing site conditions are compliant to regulatory standards. 
• Participate in pre-construction conferences and visit construction sites to monitor contractor’s compliance measures. Monitor third-party contractors for field performance standards and training criteria. Resolve conflicts using progressive measures.
• Provide management with periodic status reports of assigned tasks and duties, including scope, schedule, and costs plus any applicable variances, allowable, and/or corrective actions. 
• Coordinate with District staff to assist with facility site inventories relative to the annual Hazardous Materials Business Plan. 
• Coordinate with District staff to provide existing site data relative to CEQA assessments, and/or sustainability metrics. 
• Function as a technical resource to stakeholders on environmental compliance measures, construction best practices, enforcement standards, and evolving new technologies. 
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees, and the public from injury or harm. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient experience, training, and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.  In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted.  Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to: 

• Associate degree in Engineering, Environmental Studies, Safety, Public Health, or a closely related field.  
• Five (5) years’ progressive work experience in environmental assessment, compliance monitoring, safety training, and/or construction management.  
• Ability to respond 24/7 

• Ability to possess a valid California driver’s license.
• Operate PC and demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. 
• Possession of a valid 24-hour Hazardous Waste Operations Class Certification (HAZWOPR) is required within 6 months of the start of employment.  Once obtained, the certification must be maintained throughout employment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Prior experience with California CERS/CUPA database is desirable.
• Prior experience with Stormwater and Urban Runoff programs is desirable.
• Prior experience with Hazardous Materials and HazMat manifest tracking is desirable.
• Prior experience with Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks is desirable.

This is a Temporary Provisional position.  

A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service Examination process for this classification and be selected through an open competitive process in order to be considered for a permanent appointment. 

San Francisco is a vibrant and dynamic city, on the forefront of economic growth & innovation, urban development, arts & entertainment, as well as social issues & change. This rich tapestry of culture and ideas is sustained by our City's commitment to heighten the quality of life for the diverse population of San Franciscans and residents of the greater Bay Area. Our employees play an important role not only in making our City what it is today, but also in shaping the future of San Francisco.

• Applications Open: May 19, 2023
• Applications Close: No earlier than Sunday, June 9, 2023
• Salary $116,272

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Job Description

Under general supervision, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and auxiliary plant machinery and equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility. Ensures that all equipment, machinery and systems are functioning normally and safely, and complies with all applicable safety rules and regulations.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

1. Operates, maintains and repairs a wide variety of pumping, heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and power generating equipment in a large complex or multi-faceted facility to ensure the safe, correct and efficient functioning of the facility and equipment may be required to operate computerized building management systems, preventative or predictive maintenance computer systems or Computerized Data Gathering System (SCADA).2. Inspects and tests: machinery and equipment for safe, efficient and proper operation by visual and audio inspection during walk-throughs and by standard monitoring; fire prevention equipment to ensure safe and proper functionality; water storage and multiple distribution systems, high pressure zones, wood and steel storage tanks, pumps and relief valves, and samples of water.

3. Makes entries and keeps records on shift operation by taking and entering gauge readings and accurate water laboratory analysis readings and temperatures on operating log sheets or into a computer data system to ensure preventative maintenance and equipment history; and changes charts and recordings accordingly.

4. Receives, records and stores large amounts of treatment chemicals and may handle hazardous chemicals in confined or enclosed areas; must be capable of safely and properly handling chemical spills; may also include handling and treatment of industrial or hazardous waste.

5. Contacts, communicates and is required to deal with contractors, building tenants and/or the general public in order to be able to discharge assigned duties.

6. Maintains keys, communications equipment, and security (in the absence of Security Personnel), in order to ensure the security of a plant and buildings and grounds, including public safety. As part of an emergency response team, recognizes, evaluates, and responds to potentially hazardous situations.

7. Performs control tests on water samples to determine chlorine and fluoride residual, pH, alkalinity, turbidity, color, saturation index and flocculation factors; under supervision, conducts water analysis and regulates treatment chemical dosages to maintain water quality in filtration plant, distribution system, or other large complex facility may also be required to perform water analysis on water/wastewater as required by the State of California; performs boiler water and cooling tower chemical tests, including pH, alkalinity TDS, etc., to monitor and control growth of organisms in water.