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Deputy Director of Environmental Services Water Distribution/Sewer Collection

The City of Sunnyvale is currently recruiting for a Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Water Distribution/Sewer Collection to join the Environmental Services Department. The Deputy Director of Environmental Services – Water Distribution/Sewer Collection leads a team of 46 staff and is  responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the City’s potable and recycled water distribution and sanitary and storm sewer collection systems; ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations; preparing and administering the division’s operating and capital improvement budgets; overseeing asset management and long-term infrastructure planning; coordinating with regional agencies, contractors, and community stakeholders; and fostering a safe, customer-focused, and high-performing team culture.

Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• City contributes 4% of the 7% employee contribution to CalPERS for classic members;
• City paid retiree medical insurance contribution of $1100 per month. City contribution increases with 5 years of service.
• Generous Paid Time Off Program, Other Paid Leave Programs, and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City 2% contribution of an employee’s base pay to the 401(a) plan available only to new hire management employees.
• Wellness Programs

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire.  The position opens Monday, September 8, 2025and final filing date is Monday, October 6, 2025 5:00 PM. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

 Have you ever thought about a career in Building and Safety?

 Do you have building inspection experience and are interested in the safety and quality of new construction projects?

 Are you looking for variety and a fast-paced work environment, where you can work independently?

 Are you able to explain rules and requirements with confidence in an approachable and helpful manner?

 Then we want to talk to you!

                                      POSITION DETAILS:

• Regular, Full-Time position
• Salary range from $31.45 - $40.10 with Excellent Benefits 
• 9/80 schedule with Monday or Friday off
• May require working stand-by hours 

                              MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by specialized training in the building trades and/or code enforcement.

Experience:

• Two years of increasingly responsible building inspection experience.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid building inspector certificate at time of hire.

                                  JOB DESCRIPTION:

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                                 WHY SIMI VALLEY?

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                                 IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess the following attributes:

• Positive attitude
• Reliable
• Diplomatic
• Problem solver
• Excellent customer service skills
• Deal tactfully with different persons
• Team player
• Highly motivated
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to endure all weather conditions

                                         BENEFITS:

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Most medical plans, including family coverage, are fully paid for as outlined in the current employee group contract. Additionally, we provide a full calendar of employee appreciation events and activities, along with many other valuable benefits, including:

Retirement/Pension:

• 2% @ 55 CalPERS formula for Classic members (includes Individuals who were active members of a reciprocal public retirement system within the last six months, or were previously employed with the City of Simi Valley and enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013)
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit
  • Single-highest year final compensation.
• 2% @ 62 CalPERS formula for New members
  • 4th Level Survivor Benefit
  • Three-year average highest final compensation.
• 457(b) plan with a Roth option
  • City contribution of $20.00 per paycheck and match up to $50 per paycheck.
• The City does not participate in the Social Security system; therefore, there is no FICA deduction from wages except for Medicare hospital insurance protection.

Health Insurance:

• Medical Premiums are covered at 100% for most plans, even family coverage.
• Coverage available as early as 1st of the month following start date.
• A variety of PPO and HMO plans are available through the CalPERS Health Program.
• The City contributes $158.00 per month and up to $2,387.04 per month in “Simiflex Dollars,” towards the cost of medical. 
• “Simiflex Dollars” can be used to offset the cost of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance, or other optional benefits. 

Paid Leave:

• Work/Life balance with 5.2 weeks of AL (Annual Leave) per year to start (AL combines vacation and sick time). 
• Accruals increase at 5 years and 10 years of service.
• Cash out option available after one year of service.
• 11 paid holidays per year and one floating holiday per year.

Prescription Drug Plan: 

• Major retail options and mail order program.

Paid Dental Insurance:

• HMO and PPO options available from Delta Dental and fully covered by the City for family coverage.

Vision Insurance:

• Vision insurance from VSP costs the employee $1.46 per month for family coverage.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA): 

• An FSA account allows employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses.
• Eliminate paying federal or state taxes with an FSA account. 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): 

• Confidential counseling and referral service to help employees and their household members resolve personal problems. 
• Up to 8 free consultations for employees and all members of their household.

Optional Insurance from AFLAC: 

• Available plans include accident, cancer, hospital and critical care.

Employee & Dependent Life Insurance Plans:

• $101,000 employee coverage provided at the City's expense.
• $5,000 dependent coverage provided at the City's expense.

Tuition Reimbursement:

• Up to $1,600 per year.

Alternative Work Schedules: 

• Many positions offer a 9/80 schedule with alternative Monday or Friday off.

This information is intended to give an overview of the benefits available to City employees. It is not intended to be a contract (expressed or implied), nor is it intended to otherwise create any legally enforceable obligations on the part of the City, its agents or its employees.

                              SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

Click apply and attach a current resume! You only need to complete the boxes on the application marked with a star/asterisk (*) and the supplemental questionnaire. The most qualified candidates will be invited to the next steps in our hiring process.

This recruitment is reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Recruitment may close at any time or when 50 applications are received. First official review of applications after 2 weeks. Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be invited by e-mail to the next steps in our process.

                             SELECTION PROCESS: 

• Applications will be evaluated based on education, training, and experience as it relates to the position
• Candidates who possess the best combination of qualifications will be evaluated by their responses to the supplemental questions. During the assessment process, the rater(s) will not have access to your name, application or resume. You are solely evaluated on your supplemental responses, so please be detailed as possible. 
• The eligibility list for hire will be determined by the supplemental questions. 
• Additional testing such a written, oral panel interviews, and department level interviews may occur.
• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must submit form DD214 with application.

*ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE FOLLOWING:

• Passing a background investigation
• Passing a pre-employment physical and/or drug screen, if applicable 
• Providing (3) professional references, including (1) direct supervisor
• Providing copies of degree(s), training certifications/licenses listed on application/resume
• 5-year Verification of employment 

                         REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in the selection process, please notify the Human Resources Division, in writing.

City of Simi Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer Encouraging Workforce Diversity.

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Department: The Port of San Francisco
Job class: 5299-Planner IV-Environmental Review
Salary range: $150,384.00 - $182,702.00
Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?
Hours: Full-time

Appointment Type: This is a Permanent Exempt (PEX), Full-Time position with an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive civil service examination process and incumbents are considered “at will” and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer.

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below:

• Application Opening: 9/03/2025
• Application Deadline: 9/24/2025
• Compensation Range: $150,384 – $182,702 annually
• Recruitment ID: RTF0149588-01139676
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• Work Location: Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105

The Port of San Francisco is an enterprise agency of the City and County of San Francisco and is governed by a Commission of five members appointed by the Mayor. The Port Commission is responsible for overseeing a broad range of waterfront commercial, maritime, and public access facilities that are held in public trust for the people of California. The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Pier 98, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part of San Francisco, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City.

The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion boats, ferry boats, fishing and fish processing/distribution, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast, as well as naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as, dry-bulk, neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off, and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, home of the San Francisco Giants baseball team. With its unique and historic properties, the Port is home to a variety of tenants and uses. The Port Commission over the last five decades has led a remarkable transformation of the Port; maintaining its industrial maritime heritage while developing new uses, including commercial and public activities, that have helped San Francisco remain one of the most visited and popular cities on the globe.

The Port’s jurisdiction covers approximately 7.5 miles of waterfront land from Heron’s Head, near Hunter’s Point in the southern part, to Fisherman’s Wharf in the northern part of the City. The Port’s diverse business portfolio includes over 550 ground, commercial, retail, office, industrial and maritime industrial leases, including cargo shipping, layberthing, excursion and ferry boats, fishing and fish processing, tourism, filming, harbor services, and cruise operations. With some of the most flexible cargo handling facilities on the West Coast and naturally deep water, the Port can handle various types of cargo such as dry/neo-bulk, roll-on/roll-off and project cargoes.

The Port of San Francisco has many internationally recognized landmarks such as Fisherman’s Wharf, Pier 39, the Exploratorium, the Ferry Building and Oracle Park, and is home to a variety of tenants and uses, including historic uses. The Port of San Francisco embraces environmental and community stewardship of its waterfront, while promoting the infrastructure development necessary to maintain and expand its operations. 

For more information about the Port of San Francisco, visit SFPort.com. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.  

Waterfront Resilience Program

The Waterfront Resilience Program (WRP), led by the Port of San Francisco, is a multi-decade initiative to strengthen the Port's 7.5-mile Bay urban waterfront against climate and seismic hazards. The WRP addresses coastal and combined flooding, sea level rise, earthquakes, shoreline erosion and other threats facing this vital stretch of infrastructure and public space. Wherever possible, the WRP examines opportunities to enhance City infrastructure and services; increase the resilience of lifeline corridors along the waterfront; promote equitable access, enjoyment and use of the Port’s public waterfront; and encourage enhancements to habitat and the public realm along what is largely a human-made shoreline.  Altogether, WRP efforts reflect the Port’s commitment to creating a resilient, equitable, and vibrant waterfront for current and future generations.

A key component of the WRP is the San Francisco Waterfront Coastal Flood Study (Flood Study), developed in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Released for public review in 2024, the Flood Study includes a $13.5 billion Draft Plan that outlines coastal flood defenses, floodproofing, water management measures, and potential future actions designed to defend the waterfront through 2140. The Port and USACE are preparing a Recommended Plan and Final Report for congress consideration by 2026. If approved, the Federal government may fund as much as 65% of the design and construction cost. The USACE Flood Study and Plan are one piece of the Port’s overall strategy to build a waterfront that is more resilient to flooding and seismic risks. The Port is also advancing planning, design and construction of Early Projects funded through the 2018 Proposition A Seawall Earthquake Safety Bond to reduce near-term seismic and flood risk and strengthen the Embarcadero Seawall in targeted areas. In some cases, these are interim fixes, and in others, they are a first step toward future adaptation. Early Projects are being prioritized using criteria developed with community input, such as improving life safety and citywide disaster/emergency response capabilities; enhancing economic and ecological opportunities; supporting an adaptable, equitable waterfront; ensuring public access to the waterfront; and preserving historic and maritime resources.  Additional workstreams within the WRP for the next three years (mid-2025 to mid-2028) include the Living Seawall Pilot, permitting and environmental review, community engagement, design and engineering, and alignment with local, state, and federal policy.

For more information about the Waterfront Resilience Program (WRP) and Early Projects, please visit: https://sfport.com/wrp. and Embarcadero Early Projects | SF Port.

Under direction from the WRP Deputy Program Manager (Environmental), the Principal Environmental Planner will work collaboratively with the WRP Team, Port staff, including the Port’s Planning & Environment Division staff, and other City staff and consultants to identify and reduce WRP program and project environmental impacts and support environmental regulatory compliance on WRP projects and sites. Over the next three years, the Principal Environmental Planner will help develop programmatic and project-level regulatory permitting strategies, help advance environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the USACE Flood Study and Plan, its early implementation actions and projects, as well as some of the WRP Early Projects that are not part of the Recommended Plan, and assist WRP Project Managers by facilitating project-level environmental review and helping obtain regulatory permits for their projects.

This Principal Environmental Planner will also assist on investigation and remediation of contamination and hazardous materials as well as assist with developing and evaluating nature-based adaptation strategies for San Francisco’s waterfront, working with consultants and agencies.

The essential duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides regulatory and environmental input to inform WRP project plans and help prepare scopes of work, schedules and budgets for consultants working on WRP projects’ environmental analysis and regulatory permitting.
• Manage consultants in the preparation of environmental technical studies, quantitative analyses, proposed mitigation, cost estimates and timelines to comply with regulatory agency permits.
• Provides input on project-related contract specifications for construction best management practices, environmental compliance requirements, and permit conditions. In addition, monitors progress to assure quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of environmental consultant work, and resolving change order management issues.
• Serves as the environmental regulatory permitting lead for multi-disciplinary project design and delivery teams.
• Collaborates with a solutions-oriented approach.
• Develops environmental regulatory permitting strategies.
• Schedules individual or joint regulatory agencies pre-application meetings, preparing pre-application meeting materials and permit applications.
• Provides expert permitting advice to project teams during project development, including on schedules and risks.
• Reviews and finalize consultant products.
• Manages consultant scopes, schedules, budgets related to environmental review, regulatory permitting, and environmental site investigation and remediation.
• Assists with the planning and execution of environmental studies, including coordination and preparation of environmental impact analyses under NEPA and CEQA; and monitoring and reporting compliance related to environmental mitigation measures.
• Prepares project applications to the San Francisco Planning Department for environmental determinations.
• Prepares materials to submit to pertinent NEPA lead agencies.
• Assists with coordinating input of City, Port and WRP staff into relevant technical studies and regulatory permitting materials and deliverables prepared for WRP’s upland and in-water construction projects, including demolition, dredging, infrastructure repair and replacement, environmental site investigation and remediation, and hazardous waste abatement.
• Works on planning and execution of investigation and remediation of contamination and hazardous materials related to specific WRP Flood Study and Plan’s implementation actions and Early Projects.
• Manages implementation of hazardous materials surveys (including lead, asbestos, PCBs) for projects involving demolition.
• Assists with regulatory compliance, monitoring and reporting.
• Coordinates with the Port’s Planning & Environment Division staff on managing scope of work for consultant services for site sampling and analysis of environmental media (soil, soil gas, groundwater, sediment) and hazardous building materials (lead, asbestos, PCBs) to characterize site conditions, delineate nature and extent of impacts, determine proper management of environmental media and waste handling, storage, treatment and disposal procedures, and implement and support risk management plans and vulnerability assessments.
• Supports WRP projects on compliance with mitigation monitoring and reporting programs for construction dust, naturally occurring asbestos, stormwater, biological resources impacts, underwater and above-ground noise and vibration, water quality monitoring, waste classification and disposal, and clean and contaminant dredge monitoring and inspection, to ensure permit conditions and specifications are properly implemented before, during and after construction.
• Assists with the Engagement Plan for the Resource Agency Working Group, i.e., regulatory and resource agencies with jurisdiction over development and construction activities in San Francisco Bay, including the San Francisco Department of Public Health, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, Bay Conservation and Development Commission, San Francisco Regional Water Quality Control Board, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
• Responds to agency information requests, negotiating project permit conditions and mitigation requirements, and preparing materials for stakeholder meetings.
• Works collaboratively with all members of the Port and WRP team to identify and resolve issues promptly, escalating issues for resolution appropriately. 

1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies, environmental sciences, earth sciences, water management, planning, geology, architecture, civil engineering, law, public administration, or a related field; AND
2. Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the areas of planning, environmental review, environmental regulatory review or environmental law; AND
3. Possession of a valid California driver’s license (to be presented at time of appointment).  Employees must be insurable under the Port’s automobile liability insurance.  Insurability must be maintained throughout employment; AND
4. Incumbents in class 5299 Planner IV-Environmental Review position will be required to have, or to obtain 24-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training within one year of employment at the Port of San Francisco.

Substitution

Education Substitution: Additional qualifying work experience as described above may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis, up to two (2) years (One year of work experience is equal to 30 semester units or 45 quarter units).

Experience Substitution: Possession of master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies, environmental sciences, earth sciences, water management, planning, geology, architecture, civil engineering, law, public administration, or a related field may substitute for one year of the required experience as described above.

Important Note(s):

• Please make sure it is absolutely clear in your application exactly how you meet the minimum qualifications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
• One-year full-time employment is considered equivalent to 2000 hours (2000 hours of qualifying work experience is based on a 40-hour work week). Any overtime hours that you work above forty (40) hours per week are not included in the calculation to determine full-time employment.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualification requirements by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.
• Please be aware that any misrepresentation of this information may disqualify you from this recruitment or future job opportunities.

Maritime Transportation System (MTS) Access

Candidates for employment with the San Francisco Port Commission whose job duties require unescorted Maritime Transportation System (MTS) access will be required upon appointment to undergo a terrorist threat assessment including FBI fingerprints and immigration check in order to determine eligibility for security clearance. 

The Household Hazardous Waste Specialist IV is a lead position in the Environmental Health Division of San Mateo County Health. This position will coordinate the division's Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) program by supporting a team of technicians and program specialists engaged in collection of household hazardous waste and small business hazardous waste in the very small quantity generator (VSQG) program.

Responsibilities include providing subject matter expertise on collection, storage, and shipment of hazardous waste including hazardous waste regulations and the California Health and Safety Code. Coordination of this program involves administrative support of the program such as planning temporary HHW collection events throughout the county. The program specialist is also expected to collect and analyze program data, interpret regulations and make recommendations for implementing program improvements. The Specialist will also serve as the liaison with City, County, and State agencies to assure compliance with all safety and environmental related requirements.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in hazardous materials and hazardous waste management and will have experience managing facilities that collect, ship, and store hazardous waste. More specifically, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficiency in training staff in safety procedures, operational procedures, and environmental compliance programs.
• Knowledge of State reporting requirements, including CalRecycle Form 303, electronic verification questionnaires, and hazardous waste permitting for collection events.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changes in software and reporting requirements.
• Understanding complex regulations and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced operations environment.
• The ability to clearly explain regulatory requirements to staff with diverse backgrounds and levels of experience.
• Strong organization skills and the ability to maintain focus while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, particularly in resolving issues and building relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• A commitment to serving the public by enhancing hazardous waste removal processes and reducing exposure risks in the community.

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.

Examples Of Duties

The Household Hazardous Waste Specialist IV's responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading assigned staff by providing direction, training and reviewing work; organizing delegating and coordinating complex projects ensuring the completion of assigned tasks.
• Overseeing the management of contracts, requests for proposals and requests for quotes and providing technical program information in accordance with County purchasing policies.
• Coordinating logistical arrangements for HHW collection events, including contractor management, supply procurement, and payment processing.
• Contributing to staffing decisions, conducting performance evaluations and addressing disciplinary concerns.
• Serving as a technical expert and consultant regarding issues related to the disposal and transport of household and small business waste.
• Conducting specialized studies, audits, inspections, and investigations on hazardous materials management recommending solutions for hazardous conditions; ensuring program compliance with relevant codes and their implementation.
• Developing, standardizing, and updating operational procedures while training staff on these protocols.
• Compiling data for State reporting and program evaluation, assessing procedures and drafting proposed legislation and guidelines.
• Interpreting regulations and advising city officials, citizen groups, business owners and others on household and Very Small Quantity Generator (VSQG) waste collection.
• Planning and conducting in-service training and public education programs.
• Maintaining accurate records and preparing reports and correspondence, including state-mandated reports.
• Serving as a facility emergency coordinator, responding to emergencies by leading staff through emergency protocols and required notifications.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Final Date for Filing: Tuesday, September 23, 2025, by 11:59 P.M. PST
Application Screening: Week of October 6, 2025
Panel Interviews: Week of October 20, 2025

HR Contact: Priscilla Bermudez (090825) (Hazardous Materials Specialist IV - J005)

The Authority is currently recruiting for a part-time position of Environmental Stormwater Inspector to support the West Valley cities/Town stormwater inspection programs. These programs help protect our waterways and the San Francisco Bay by ensuring that businesses and residents are implementing best management practices to prevent water pollution and are in compliance with federal and local water quality regulations.

The Authority is currently working to advance multiple stormwater initiatives, such as trash reduction and controls for pollutants of concern, such as mercury and PCBs. The Environmental Stormwater Inspector may support these initiatives. An Environmental Stormwater Inspector also responds to complaints of illegal discharges

To Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by email with a cover letter and resume to Sheila Tucker at stucker@cleancreeks.org.

Filing deadline: First review of resumes August 1, 2025.

TO VIEW JOB ANNOUNCEMENT, CLICK JOB PDF OR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT URL BELOW.
 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION VIA THIS LINK: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

The City of San José is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as the next Assistant Director of the Environmental Services Department (ESD). As Chief Operating Officer of ESD, the Assistant Director will help lead one of the most dynamic environmental services departments in the nation. This executive position will oversee an approximate $550 million budget and seven direct reports, providing strategic leadership across a broad portfolio of utility operations and environmental programs serving over one million residents, including the city’s solid waste, stormwater, drinking water, and watershed protection services. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in utility operations, regulatory compliance, and public agency administration. They will possess excellent interpersonal skills, technical aptitude, and political acumen, and thrive in a highly collaborative, solution-oriented environment. This is a unique opportunity to help shape San José’s environmental future - apply today!

View the full recruitment brochure here: https://indd.adobe.com/view/5613b8be-7239-44f5-84c0-9e3ee91fd78c

The Environmental Services Department
 

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility services, and climate action. With nearly 582 employees, ESD serves over 1 million residents and thousands of businesses in San José. ESD’s mission is to deliver world-class utility services and programs that enhance health, the environment, and the economy. This mission is executed through the following divisions:
 

• San José–Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility (RWF):The largest advanced wastewater treatment facility in the western U.S., serving 1.7 million residents and 17,000 businesses. RWF treats 110 million gallons daily, delivers recycled water, and consistently meets permit standards while earning national recognition.
   

• Capital Improvement Program:A $1.4 billion, 10-year effort to modernize the RWF’s infrastructure, enhancing resilience, treatment capacity, and sustainability for long-term protection of the South Bay.

• Water Resources Division: Operates the San José Municipal Water System, serving over 100,000 residents, and oversees South Bay Water Recycling—the largest recycled water system in Northern California—while exploring future water supply options like potable reuse and desalination.

• Watershed Protection Division: Safeguards San José’s creeks by preventing pollution from entering 30,000 storm drains. Operates an award-winning lab that conducts over 50,000 tests annually and led regional wastewater monitoring during COVID-19.

• Integrated Waste Management Division: Manages waste services for 325,000 homes and 11,000 businesses, maximizing recycling and organics diversion through five contracted haulers to reduce landfill use and maintain city cleanliness.

• Regulatory Affairs and Purified Water Division: Leads implementation of a multi-agency potable reuse initiative and administers the wastewater and air compliance programs for the Regional Wastewater Facility. Supports an integrated regulatory and legislative strategy for wastewater, stormwater, recycled water and drinking water utilities.

• Utility Financial & Business Operations: Provides core support in budgeting, hiring, IT, payroll, billing, and procurement to ensure the efficient operation of all ESD programs and services.

• Communications Division :Leads strategic, multilingual outreach through media, digital campaigns, and public education. Promotes transparency, manages public records responses, and supports emergency communications.

To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on X, Facebook and Instagram and San Jose Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
 

Position Duties:

Salary Range

The Assistant Director salary range is currently $178, 713.34 - $288, 700.62. Placement within this range will be dependent upon the qualifications and experience of the individual selected. This salary includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The salary is supplemented by an attractive benefits package. 

The Position

Reporting to the Director, the Assistant Director serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Environmental Services Department (ESD), overseeing a budget of approximately $550 million and seven direct reports. This executive leader provides strategic and operational direction across a broad and complex portfolio, including Integrated Waste Management, Watershed Protection, Water Resources, Wastewater Management,  Regulatory Affairs and Purified Water, Utility Financial and Business Operations, and Communications. In partnership with Deputy Directors, department leaders, and citywide stakeholders, the Assistant Director drives alignment with City priorities while ensuring regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and organizational effectiveness. Key responsibilities include leading utility rate setting, guiding long-range capital and infrastructure planning, and supporting major initiatives such as homelessness response and environmental restoration. The Assistant Director also plays a critical role in supporting the Director by overseeing the preparation of City Council presentations and tracking high-impact departmental initiatives. This position requires a leader with strong emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate both day-to-day operations and long-term strategic goals. They will foster a culture of ethical leadership, continuous improvement, and inclusion—strengthening collaboration, building trust, and driving accountability throughout the department. As a public-facing representative of ESD, the Assistant Director will engage in intergovernmental forums, Council sessions, and community meetings, helping to advance the department’s mission while addressing the evolving needs of San José’s residents and environment.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking and grounded leader with a strong command of utility operations, environmental services, and public sector management. They bring not only technical proficiency in areas like infrastructure planning, rate setting, and regulatory compliance, but also the ability to see the bigger picture—connecting long-term vision with practical execution. This individual excels in navigating complexity, whether managing multimillion-dollar budgets, leading large and diverse teams, or guiding cross-departmental initiatives in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment. Politically astute and operationally savvy, they understand how to build momentum around shared goals while balancing mandates, community needs, and day-to-day realities. Clear and confident communication is a hallmark of their leadership style. They are comfortable representing their department in a variety of settings—from Council presentations and regional forums to internal strategy sessions—translating complex topics into clear, actionable directions. Their presence inspires confidence, and their transparency builds trust across all levels of the organization. The ideal candidate will be a mentor and team builder who invests in people, values diversity of thought and background, and creates inclusive environments where staff feel supported and accountable. With a strong sense of purpose and humility, they bring curiosity to new challenges and a collaborative mindset to every interaction.

The ideal candidate will also have the following core competencies. You can view the full definition of all competencies here.

• Job Expertise

• Collaboration

• Fiscal Management

• Leadership

• Political Skills

• Problem Solving

• Vision/Strategic Thinking

• Communication Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.

• Experience: Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in business management and/or administration, operations, or maintenance is required.

• Experience managing a work unit equivalent to a major division within a public agency is preferred.

• Seven (7) years of exemplary supervisory experience is desired.

• Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a valid license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in California.

• Form 700: Upon commencement of employment and subsequently each spring, the incumbent of this position must file the Family Gift Reporting Form together with the Statement of Economic Interest-Form 700. Please view the following link for details related to the State-Required reporting: Form 700 (ca.gov) and the following link for the City of San José Family Gift Reporting Form.

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San José will not sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa that requires an employee application.

Other Qualifications:

HOW TO APPLY:

For first consideration, apply by June 23 at: https://wbcpinc.com/job-board/

Round one virtual interviews will take place on July 14th. Round two in-person interviews will take place on July 22nd. Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Levi Kuhlman, with any inquiries:

• levi@wbcpinc.com
• 541-664-0376 (Direct) 
• 866-929-9227 (Toll Free)

Position Highlights: 

1. Lead the implementation of the City’s new comprehensive Climate and Environmental Action Plan  

2. Oversee the City’s transition towards electrification, including EV Charging, Solar Energy, and Microgrids. 

3. Help ensure a resilient and sustainable future of the City 

Description 

We are seeking an innovative and proactive Sustainability Manager who will be responsible for leading and managing important environmental programs and projects for the City of Thousand Oaks! As a key Division Head and member of the Public Works Senior leadership team, the Sustainability Division Manager will lead and guide professional staff and will be instrumental in integrating the City’s vision, goals, and people strategy. This is an essential senior management position reporting to the Deputy Public Works Director. 

Primary Responsibilities: 

Oversee, coordinate, and manage key programs and projects in solid waste, organic/food and hazardous waste, water conservation, drought contingency planning and implementation, energy conservation and efficiency, distributed energy resources including solar, battery energy storage and microgrids, clean energy procurement, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure citywide. 

• Plan, develop, implement, and manage strategies to reduce resource use and waste, and minimize the City’s environmental footprint.  

• Promote innovative practices which are economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable. 

• Plan, develop and manage activities for electric vehicle support within the City.  

• Lead implementation of City’s climate action plan including tracking, monitoring and reporting of performance metrics and greenhouse gas inventory. 

• Develop and implement methods and procedures to monitor projects, research strategies, analyze findings, create progress reports, and inform leadership and partners of status to ensure effective collaboration.  

• Promote, gather and communicate sustainability resources and the City’s sustainability efforts within the community. 

• Facilitate community engagement, education, and partnerships, and foster productive relationships to advance sustainability goals.  

• Plan, develop and manage programs for energy conservation and efficiency, clean/renewable energy, and distributed energy resources. 

• Plan, develop and manage activities for a variety of water conservation and efficiency projects, and drought contingency.  

• Plan, develop and manage programs for waste management and waste reduction including organic waste, food recovery and distribution, recycling, and household hazardous waste. 

• Manage the preparation of plans, studies and reports relating to current and long-range City sustainability and resource conservation.  

• Develop, review, analyze and evaluate proposals to determine best value. 

• Select, mentor and supervise staff to deliver optimum services. Provide regular and supportive feedback to staff to assist in their development.  

• Coordinate and drive working relationships with key internal and external partners to achieve collaboration and results. 

• Develop and implement key performance indicators and metrics to measure operational effectiveness, identify areas of success and areas for improvement.  

• Evaluate external sustainability developments, advancements and opportunities to improve customer/user satisfaction, and enhance City’s sustainability program. 

• Perform other duties as required.  

Please click here to view our online brochure.

NOTE: This recruitment was amended on March 20, 2025 to update the role of the current vacancy.

San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individuals for the position of Environmental Health Specialist IV - Consumer Protection Programs. Environmental Health Specialist will receive general supervision and provide lead direction in performing various countywide environmental health inspection and enforcement activities in one of the several specialized technical areas such as consumer protection, food sanitation, recreational water, water, sewage, land use, and cross connection control; vector control; solid waste; medical waste; and housing and institutions.

There is currently one regular vacancy that will function as a Food Plan Check Specialist within the Environmental Health Division Food and Pool Programs, located in San Mateo, but the position will include travel/driving throughout the county to perform duties of the job.

Environmental Health Services ensures a safe and healthful environment in the County's 20 cities and unincorporated areas through education, monitoring and enforcement of a variety of regulatory programs, as well as ongoing services to the community.

Duties within the Consumer Protection Programs include:

• Lead specialized programs within the Food and Pool Programs, such as Food and Pool Facilities Plan Review, Cottage Food Operations, Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations (MEHKO), Temporary Food Events, Mobile Food Facilities, and Certified Farmers Markets.
• Lead quality assurance, quality control and standardization functions.
• Conduct compliance inspections of programs and projects within the Consumer Protection Programs as assigned.
• Lead or provide direction in the investigation of citizen complaints.
• Lead and implement special projects.
• Set program standards, coordinate activities with various County and City Departments, collaborate with California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health ad hoc committees and stakeholders.

Ideal candidateswill possess:

• Forward thinking; use of innovation for program improvement goals and implementation.
• Exceptional organizational, leadership, communication and technical skills in all programs served.
• Experience leading and motivating a team.
• Experience working with diverse members of the community and other government agencies.
• An understanding of retail food construction design, and facility requirements; inspections of retail food facilities, temporary event/certified farmer's market booths and pools/spas.
• Working knowledge of FDA Standards; California Retail Food Code; California Department of Food Agriculture Guidelines; and Title 22 and 24 of the California Building Code.
• Experience related to performing inspections, investigations and research for an environmental health program or sanitation program in a regulatory agency.
• Ability to travel to different sites in San Mateo County to conduct inspections and investigations; this is critical to the position.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Candidates must be a California Department of Public Health, Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) in good standing. A copy of a current California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is to be submitted with the application.
 

NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
 

Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide lead direction, training and work review to assigned staff; organize and assign work, coordinate complex projects, and follow up to ensure completion of assigned work.
• Provide input into selection decisions, performance evaluations and disciplinary matters.
• Serve as technical expert and staff consultant in area of specialization.
• Inspect establishments and properties in assigned area for compliance with environmental health laws and regulations.
• Conduct specialized studies, program audits, investigations and inspections and make recommendations; maintain a program of code compliance and implementation in the area of specialization.
• Develop, standardize, and update staff inspection techniques.
• Investigate and resolve citizen complaints, acting as a liaison with community groups, government agencies and private business.
• Compile data, evaluate procedures and draft proposed legislation and guidelines; may review and make recommendations on environmental impact reports.
• Plan and conduct in service and public education training programs.
• Interpret regulations and provide advice relating to area of specialization to city officials, citizen groups, business owners and others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports and correspondence.
• May act as expert witness in court proceedings.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Knowledge of:

• The area of specialty, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, investigative techniques and problems.
• Laws, regulations and codes governing the assigned area of specialization.
• Sanitation provisions in the Health and Safety Code.
• Government agencies, community organizations and business establishments as they relate to environmental health.

Skill/Ability to:

• Plan, direct and coordinate a program of research, study, investigation and enforcement in the specialized area of responsibility.
• Interpret laws, regulations and data.
• Define difficult problem areas, analyze complex data and make valid recommendations.
• Advise and instruct others on compliance requirements in specialized area.
• Enforce local ordinances and state law.
• Work independently.
• Keep complex and accurate records.
• Speak effectively and make public presentations.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and correspondence.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Three years of journey level experience as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist, including one year of experience in a regulatory agency in the designated option: Option 1 - Water, Sewage, Land Use and Cross Connection Control Option 2 - Vector Control and Solid/Infectious Waste Option 3 - Housing and Institutions Option 4 - Food Sanitation and Consumer Protection

Licensure/Certification:

• Possession of a California certificate as Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Application/Examination
Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, or extra-help/limited term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score

A copy of a current California certificate as a Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is to be submitted with the application.

The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: Pass/Fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense.
 

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the “Apply” button.If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted in addition to the standard County employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.

This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.

Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.

The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for a Principal Water Pollution Control Plan Operator.  This position, reporting to the Water Pollution Control Operations Manager, undertakes supervisory responsibilities at the Sunnyvale Water Pollution Control Plant (SWPCP). Their duties include providing instruction, troubleshooting, and maintenance related to plant operations, supervising training programs, ensuring efficient operation and maintenance of equipment, and coordinating with various stakeholders.

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

• Graduation from high school or tested equivalent, and
• Five years of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant with at least 3 years at the shift supervisor level as defined by the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).  The Senior WPC Operator position at the SWPCP is considered equivalent to the SWRCB Shift Supervisor definition.
• Grade III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certificate issued by the California State Water Quality Control Board
• Class C California driver's license and a safe driving record

A complete application consists of a city application and supplemental questionnaire. The position is open from starting August 15, 2024, with the first application review on September 16, 2024.  For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: www.sunnyvale.ca.gov

Salary: $59.68 - $76.17 Hourly