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The City of Sunnyvale is recruiting for one Environmental Engineering Coordinator - Solid Waste position for the Environmental Services Department. The department provides comprehensive and innovative utility services for Sunnyvale's residents and businesses and facilitates initiatives to achieve the City's sustainability objectives. The department brings together technical, operational, and administrative professional disciplines to form its dedicated and dynamic team. 

For the Solid Waste Division, we are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and creative individual with strong quantitative and analytical skills, impeccable written and verbal communication skills, and a solid understanding of environmental science and policies to manage Sunnyvale’s closed landfill.

This position works with environmental consultants and contractors, a diverse team of City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant operations and maintenance staff, and regulators including the Water Board, CalRecycle and the Air District to ensure closed landfills and compliance with solid waste, air and water quality regulations.

We are looking for an ideal candidate who can ensures compliance with applicable Permit requirements; reviews, analyzes, and interprets operational and monitoring data; and prepares technical memoranda and reports; has experience with designing, implementing, and maintaining solutions related to various aspects of postclosure maintenance of the landfill and performs related work as required.

Candidate’s experience in reviewing plans and specifications of public and private projects proposed on or near the landfill for potential impacts, informing developers/designers of impacts of landfill-related regulations and proposes necessary changes to projects is highly desirable.

The City of Sunnyvale provides an excellent benefits package. A complete application consists of a City application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Possession and continued maintenance of a valid class C California driver’s license and a safe driving record is required for this position. The final filing date is April 22, 2024 at 5:00 pm. For complete information regarding this current opportunity, please visit: Sunnyvale.ca.gov and click on JOBS.

Salary:
$61.34 - $78.29 Hourly

The Position
This announcement is for two (2) positions as described below: 

Department of Public Works
The City of Santa Clara's Department of Public Works seeks a results-oriented and innovative engineer to serve out the Department's mission to provide the highest quality public works services to the residents of Santa Clara, the development community, and our customers in a responsible and efficient manner. The Department has focus areas that include Engineering Services and Operations and Maintenance. Engineering Services is comprised of five divisions: Administration, Traffic, Design, Land and Property Development, and Field Services. Operations and Maintenance include public roadways, parkways and boulevards, City trees, street sweeping, environmental programs, storm drain systems, fleet, solid and mixed waste/recyclables, and City facilities. For more information about the Department of Public Works please visit the department website.

The Traffic Engineering Division provides traffic engineering (lead and support for the design and construction of both City and private development projects), traffic impact analysis reviews for private development projects and transportation projects, bicycle and pedestrian improvement planning, grant administration, and traffic signal maintenance and operation services for the City.
The division receives and investigates resident/business inquiries related to street parking, traffic calming, intersection control (i.e., signals, warning beacons, regulatory signage, and crosswalks), and bicycling and pedestrian travel on public streets. The investigations may involve interaction with the residents, field review, traffic data collection, and evaluation of collected information with established city policies to prepare engineering recommendations for possible improvements.
 
The division also focuses on multi-modal planning and implementation related explicitly to the goals and projects included with the City’s Bicycle Plan, Pedestrian Masterplan, and the City’s Complete Streets policy. Finally, this division coordinates with other agencies such as the Valley Transportation Authority, County of Santa Clara Roads and Airports, Caltrans, and the cities of San Jose, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale related to projects, programs, and grant opportunities. Experience in customer service, traffic design and construction, transportation planning, traffic control device operations, and project management and delivery is essential to success in this position.

Under direct supervision of the Transportation Manager, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:

• Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates)
• Implementation of transportation plans and programs (i.e. Bicycle Master Plan, Pedestrian Master Plan, Complete Streets Policy, and Vision Zero);
• Conduct studies and analyses of traffic engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports; 
• Coordinate engineering activities with other City departments and other public agencies in the transportation related matters;
• Track and manage project budgets; 
• Manage operation of City traffic signals, intelligent transportation systems, and traffic control devices.
• Develop and review traffic signal timing parameters and coordination timing plans;
• Supervise, train, and support associate engineers; 
• Check plans submitted by private engineers and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public transportation facilities and infrastructure;
• Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports 
• Conduct field and office work, 
• Supports the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee; and
• Work with the public and consultants on various projects and transportation related inquiries. 

Water and Sewer Utilities Department
Santa Clara Water & Sewer Utilities' mission is to provide customers a dependable supply of safe, potable water, environmentally-sound wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal. Furthermore, recycled water is offered for approved uses including irrigation and industrial processes, where available. Programs and services are designed and implemented with economic and environmental benefits in mind. For more information about the Water & Sewer Utilities Department, please visit the department website.
 
The City of Santa Clara's Water and Sewer Utilities Department seeks an experienced Senior Civil Engineer with excellent project management skills; strong oral and written communication skills; and a proven track record of designing and delivering utility projects and administering consultant and construction contracts.  The qualified candidate will have experience working in a team environment on major construction projects, including working collaboratively with contractors, technicians, utility operations staff, outside agency staff, and the public. The Senior Civil Engineer delivers projects with widely varied scopes, from small, customer-focused, residential projects, to large, high-profile capital improvements with City and Region-wide implications for the delivery of services well into the future.
 
Under direct supervision, the Senior Civil Engineer performs the following duties:

• Perform high-level, fast paced engineering work relating to the permitting, design and construction of water, sewer, and other utilities projects within the City.
• Review proposed public and/or commercial utilities projects for compliance with City, County, State and Federal government construction and environmental standards, design criteria, rules and regulations.
• Be a part of a dynamic small team of engineering professionals, working on delivering projects in the Water, Sewer, and Recycled Water Utilities through their entire project life cycle, including research and design, plan review, construction, operation and maintenance.
• Assist the Principal Engineer in the planning, organizing and management of the work of the Utilities Engineering Division.
• Perform technical and administrative tasks and exercise a high degree of   independent judgment and decision making in resolving problems.

THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED IN THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT.  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS.   ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW. 
 
The annual salary range for this position is $154,897.80 - $197,793.60. This position will be filled at or near the bottom of the salary range.

Additional Information: 
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applications must be filled out completely (i.e. do not write “see resume or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter and, 2) Resume.  Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at Job Opportunities | City of Santa Clara Career Information (governmentjobs.com)

The job posting for this position is continuous: Applications will be reviewed on a bi-weekly basis for consideration to the position.  If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the position is closed.
 
The City of Santa Clara is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of Santa Clara is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at (408) 615-2080 or HumanResources@santaclaraca.gov. 

 

 

Typical Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Under general supervision:
• Conduct studies and analyses of engineering projects or problems, and prepares technical reports on matters of public interest, including City infrastructure and transportation planning activities, public works maintenance programs, public works projects and other municipal or public facilities (e.g., storm drains and sanitary sewer systems, urban roadways, bridges, traffic and transportation system, and  public buildings)
• Prepare and manage the preparation of preliminary, final design, and contract documents (plans, specifications, and cost estimates) for a wide variety of municipal public works projects such as those described above
• May assist with the department’s annual and five-year capital improvement budgets and the operating budget
• Update the City Standard Specifications, Standard Details, and Design Criteria
• Supervise the management and maintenance of engineering records and drawings
• Prepare and administer grant funding applications and reports
• Oversee inspection and testing of public works projects and Encroachment Permit projects
• May manage the City’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS) Program
• May manage operation of City traffic signals and transportation systems
• Provide construction management, construction contract administration, and consultant contract administration for public works projects
•  May prepare or review for adequacy work necessary to accomplish assessment districts
• Check plans submitted by private engineers  and other public agencies for compliance with City standards related to public facilities and infrastructure
• Prepare and administer request for proposals and consultant contracts  for various projects including, but not limited to,  public works projects, public buildings, environmental issues and studies
• Coordinate engineering activities  with other City departments  and other public agencies having interest in the public work
• Prepare and supervise preparation of plans, maps, plats, land descriptions, charts, diagrams, specifications, and reports
• Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel
• Direct and coordinate land surveying activities
• Write, review and edit City Council agenda reports and engineering reports
• Prepare and check subdivision maps, easement documents, and other title documents
• Calculate and collect development fees
• Manage the City’s Encroachment Permits Program
• Review and write conditions of approval for proposed development
• Provide technical information to other City departments and to the general public
• Represent the Department in community, other public agency and professional meetings
• Act as a Principal Engineer or Traffic Engineer in his/her absence
• Perform other related duties as assigned
 

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications
• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from a college or university that is accredited by the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering office and field work performing professional level engineering work, and

Possible Substitutions
• A Master's Degree in any branch of Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of experience

LICENSES& CERTIFICATION
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is required at time of appointment and for duration of employment
• Other licenses and certificates directly related to the Civil Engineering field (e.g. Geotechnical Engineer, Traffic Engineer, Structural Engineer, Land Surveyor, Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD), Qualified Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP))is desirable
• Current city employees appointed to Senior Civil Engineer prior to September 1, 2015 are waived of the required Registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California

OTHER REQUIRMENTS
• Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job assignment
• May be required to work shifts, weekends, and odd and unusual hours in the performance of duties and emergency situations

Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee admittance into the examination process. Only the most qualified candidates who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will be invited to test. Candidates must attain a passing score on the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment.
 
Candidates must attain a passing score on each phase of the examination process to qualify for the Eligible List. A department interview will be required prior to appointment.
 
Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of Santa Clara will not sponsor, represent, or sign documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  
 
PERMANENT CITY EMPLOYEES PREFERENCE POINTS: Current permanent employee candidates who receive a passing score on the examination will have an additional five (5) points added to their final score.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
• Principles, practices,  methods, and techniques of civil engineering as applied to the planning, design, construction, repair, maintenance, and operation of urban roadways, storm drain and sanitary sewer systems, bridges, traffic and transportation systems including, but not limited to land surveying, grading and drainage, hydraulics of open channel and pipe flow, highway engineering, traffic and transportation engineering, economic analysis, construction testing and inspection, strengths, properties and uses of material for public works projects, soil investigation, structural analysis,  drafting, report writing, mapping, and project technical specification writing
• Federal, State and local laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies pertaining to public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation
• Approved construction and field safety standards, practices, and procedures related to public works projects
• Hydrology
• Transportation planning and traffic signal operation
• Project and construction management
• Consultant and construction contract administration
• Means, methods, materials and equipment used in construction of public works projects
• Project cost estimating and project plan preparation
• Principles of supervision and training
• Computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, scheduling tools, computer-aided design (CAD) with civil engineering modules and geographic information system (GIS))
• Environmental and safety practices, procedures and standards

Ability to:
• Comprehend, carry out and issue oral and written technical instructions;
• Prepare,  review,  interpret and evaluate plans, specifications, cost estimates, proposals, land surveys and engineering reports for public works projects;
• Read, interpret and apply laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and policies governing public works projects and transportation infrastructure operation
• Maintain records, logs and databases
• Prepare comprehensive engineering and administrative staff reports
• Perform quantity take-off work from construction plans
• Compile and analyze data, prepare reports and make recommendations
• Make accurate mathematical calculations and engineering computations and drawings
• Effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Prepare and make public presentations
• Write clear, concise reports, using correct composition, English grammar and spelling
• Supervise and train other professional or paraprofessional engineering personnel
• Analyze facts and to exercise independent judgment
• Grasp new ideas and concepts
• Understand and use administrative and engineering computer applications and software (e.g., project management software, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) with civil engineering modules, and GIS)
• Use drafting and survey instruments, and other engineering aids
• Operate personal computer, plotter, and other standard office equipment
• Interact, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the public, other agencies and coworkers
• Work in a team based environment to resolve problems, achieve common goals, and successfully deliver projects
• Deal tactfully and courteously with others
• Focus on the important matters, effectively handle multiple priorities, organize workload and meet deadlines
• Make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Bend, stoop, reach, carry, crawl, climb and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties

The City of Redwood City Invites Applications for Assistant Director of Engineering and Transportation. 

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. Redwood City’s Vision is to be a community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. The City’s Mission is building a welcoming Redwood City through collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Finance Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering and Transportation Department (ETD) is a new department resulting from a recent organizational assessment. The study reviewed the Community Development and Transportation Department’s Planning, Engineering, and Transportation divisions and aimed to identify operational efficiencies, technology improvements, and a staffing structure better aligned with the workload in order to improve efficiencies. As a result, the Engineering and Transportation functions will now operate as a stand-alone Department with a new Director and Assistant Director. The first step in implementing the Study’s recommendations is to hire a Director and Assistant Director, one of whom will serve as the City Engineer. The new Director, reporting to the Assistant City Manager responsible for land use and development functions, will have functional responsibility for land development, engineering, and transportation, including the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes utilities, civic projects, and construction inspection.

The new Engineering and Transportation Department is supported by 24 FTE and has a FY 2023-24 Capital Budget of approximately $38 million in general infrastructure and transportation projects and $13 million in utility infrastructure projects. The Five-Year CIP (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) totals $473 million, including citywide projects. Major projects include an impressive list of transportation projects, such as the SR84/US101 Freeway Interchange, grade separations along the Caltrain rail line, parking, and transportation demand management and Vision Zero implementation, and various traffic calming and roadway projects. Other major projects entail the Transit Center, the Water Master Plan implementation, finalizing and implementing a Recycled Water Master Plan, and various Stormwater System improvements. Future priorities will involve developing an Adaptation Plan to address Sea Level Rise and the Redwood Shores and Bayshore protection projects.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. Redwood City’s Vision is to be a community where people of all backgrounds and income levels can thrive. The City’s Mission is building a welcoming Redwood City through collaboration, responsiveness, and excellence.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home. If you’re looking to grow your career as a part of a hard-working and fun Finance Department team that fosters innovation, creativity and collaboration, we hope you’ll apply.  

THE DEPARTMENT:

The Engineering and Transportation Department (ETD) is a new department resulting from a recent organizational assessment. The study reviewed the Community Development and Transportation Department’s Planning, Engineering, and Transportation divisions and aimed to identify operational efficiencies, technology improvements, and a staffing structure better aligned with the workload in order to improve efficiencies. As a result, the Engineering and Transportation functions will now operate as a stand-alone Department with a new Director and Assistant Director. The first step in implementing the Study’s recommendations is to hire a Director and Assistant Director, one of whom will serve as the City Engineer. The new Director, reporting to the Assistant City Manager responsible for land use and development functions, will have functional responsibility for land development, engineering, and transportation, including the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which includes utilities, civic projects, and construction inspection.

The new Engineering and Transportation Department is supported by 24 FTE and has a FY 2023-24 Capital Budget of approximately $38 million in general infrastructure and transportation projects and $13 million in utility infrastructure projects. The Five-Year CIP (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28) totals $473 million, including citywide projects. Major projects include an impressive list of transportation projects, such as the SR84/US101 Freeway Interchange, grade separations along the Caltrain rail line, parking, and transportation demand management and Vision Zero implementation, and various traffic calming and roadway projects. Other major projects entail the Transit Center, the Water Master Plan implementation, finalizing and implementing a Recycled Water Master Plan, and various Stormwater System improvements. Future priorities will involve developing an Adaptation Plan to address Sea Level Rise and the Redwood Shores and Bayshore protection projects.

Please click on the PDF link below to review the complete job announcement.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Camp Maintenance Mechanic (Non-Career Intermittent) in the Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department! In this role, you will have the opportunity to keep our camps running smoothly by performing both routine and heavy, physical work in the construction, maintenance, repair and cleaning of camp facilities. You'll operate a variety of hand and power tools to perform preventive maintenance and repair.

Our two overnight camps are located near South Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is: Equivalent to graduation from high school, and one (1) year of experience in construction and maintenance.

State of California Drinking Water Treatment Certifications (Grade 1 or 2) desirable. Must possess and maintain a valid California non-commercial (Class C) driver's license, and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry objects weighing up to 80 pounds and be able to perform sustained heavy physical labor. Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and on off-hour shifts in emergency situations.

California Education Code Section 10911.5 requires that all public recreation program employers must fingerprint all persons having direct contact with a minor. The City does not hire persons who have been convicted of felony drug, sexual assault or physical assault crimes.

The City of Foster City has an opening for a Engineering Intern in the Public Works Department. The position is part-time with flexible scheduling, up to 980 hours per fiscal year, and no benefits provided. The department is interested in candidates for the summer or candidates who can start as soon as possible.  

Important and Essential Responsibilities: 
Daily responsibilities will include works directly with the Public Works staff, populating the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database, and performing indexing and data entry. Other duties may include providing project assistance to technical and engineering staff related to capital improvement projects, researching, CAD drafting, plan review, data collection and analysis, permit issuance, and compiling information from various sources, and providing administrative or other support in the Public Works Department. 

Education and Training Guidelines: 
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way would be:

• Education: Graduation from high school. A degree or degree in progress in Engineering program in a school or university is required.
• Experience:  No experience is necessary; 6 months of paid or documented volunteer experience in a municipal agency is desirable.

Licenses, Certificates, Registration: 
Possess a valid California Driver's license with a good driving record.

Salary will be determined by experience and education.

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Associate Transportation Engineer in the Transportation Division of the Public Works Department! 

When assigned to development review, you will have the opportunity to review residential, commercial, industrial and public works project plans, traffic impact reports, and other development and design related documents for compliance with City of Berkeley standards and regulations including all applicable local, state, and federal codes and guidelines; evaluate and recommend mitigation measures to address adverse impacts of development projects; review plan checks for small developments; and review traffic control plans for construction projects.

When assigned to capital projects designs and traffic signal systems, you will have the opportunity to manage capital improvement projects including development of conceptual design options, detailed engineering design, bid, and construction administration; prepare council reports, conduct presentations, and respond to project-related public inquiries; design/review traffic engineering design elements for Complete Streets Projects and traffic calming projects; work with project development team to analyze street and road use for all road users focusing on safety and efficiency of transportation networks; and work with traffic signal maintenance team to maintain and upgrade city’s traffic signal system, including using Synchro traffic signal timing software. An ideal candidate in this role is proficient in scope, schedule, and cost management with managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously as well as working knowledge of complete streets design principles, traffic calming and traffic control elements, civil engineering, roadway design, and Citywide plans including Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in civil or traffic engineering and five years of increasingly responsible traffic engineering experience, three years of which were at a level equivalent to the Assistant Transportation Engineer class. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college course work on a year for year basis.

Other requirements include possession of a valid California Registration as a professional Traffic Engineer or a professional Civil Engineer. A CA Registration as a Traffic Engineer is preferred. Candidates must also possess a valid California driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record. Desirable qualifications include a master's degree in Transportation Engineering/Planning or a related field.  

Join our team!

Have you ever thought about a career in municipal street maintenance?

Do you love working outdoors, utilizing equipment and tools to maintain and repair streets, sidewalks, curb and gutters, flood control channels and traffic signs?

Are you looking for a career where every day is different but organization is stable?

Does the idea of learning about asphalt, concrete, traffic signs, Traffic control and assisting customers and fellow employees interest you?

Do you work well with others and love the challenge of tough assignments?

Then we want to talk to you!

Details:

• Full-time regular position, the schedule consists of a 4/10 typically working Tuesday through Friday.
• Salary range $21.34 to $27.26 hourly with Excellent Benefits (see below)

This position will receive a four percent (4%) cost of living increase effective April 2024.

• The new salary range effective April 2024, will be $22.19 - $28.35 hourly
• To view the full job description, click on the link:

Minimum Qualifications for consideration: 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: Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance.

Experience: Two years of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid Class A driver license within one year (Landscape or Streets) of employment. Some positions may require possession of, or ability to obtain, an Electrical Hazards Awareness certificate within one year of employment. Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR and First Aid certifications within the first six months. Additional industry-specific certifications may be required depending on area of assignment.

The City of Burlingame is accepting applications for the position of Environmental Regulatory Compliance Manager

The City of Burlingame is currently recruiting for a self-motivated, highly organized individual with a proven track record of successful independent judgment to join our Department of Public Works as the Environmental Regulatory Compliance Manager.  Under the limited supervision and direction of the Deputy Director of Public Works Operations or other supervisory personnel, the incumbent will perform activities and provide services related to Environmental Programs to the divisions within the Public Works Department. This position is responsible for reviewing, implementing and coordinating environmental regulatory compliance programs and energy conservation programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)

• Oversees and manages the annual Municipal Regional Permit (MRP), compliance auditing, management of inspection programs, preparation of reports, and coordination with regional and state agencies.  Serves as the City liaison for the assigned administrative division with other divisions, departments, and outside agencies as part of the reporting requirements relative to the MRP.

• Responsible for the completion of Industrial and Commercial Site Control Inspections, and associated reporting, as required by the MRP.

• Directs work of consultants, contractors and City staff on subject matters specific to the MRP.

• Implements and participates in the City’s programs relating to, but not limited to regulatory programs for storm water pollution prevention, water and energy conservation, and related areas; monitoring of regulatory websites such as the SF Estuary, California Integrate Water Quality System (CIWQS).

• Assist in developing local programs and ordinances such as mercury and PCB abatements from stormwater to comply with state regulations.

• Manages, develops and implements public education outreach programs related to pollution prevention programs in compliance with permit requirements.

• Coordinates with Division managers to assist them in complying with state regulations relative to the Clean Water Act, potable water regulations, and water rights matters.  

• Preparation, management and administration of Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), and its compliance with state regulations.

• Updating and tracking of the required audits related to the city’s Sanitary Sewer Management Program (SSMP) as required by the statewide general Waste Discharge Requirement (WDR).

• Ensures SSMP contractor compliance with industrial pre-treatment and inspection programs as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

• Represents the City, and serves at various committees including San Mateo County Stormwater Pollution Program Agency, CASQA (California Stormwater Quality Association), and at BASMAA (Bay Area Stormwater Management Agencies Association) on issues relative to stormwater management, green infrastructure plan, trash reduction, and overall compliance.

• Coordinates with senior level staff at regional levels to determine compliance for local issues and provides support to the Code Enforcement office to ensure City is in compliance with stormwater ordinances.

• Reviews and provides input on environmental documents and studies within areas of technical knowledge. Prepares reports and makes presentations to the management team, City Council, and regional and state agencies; develops schedules, and cost estimates for City environmental projects and programs;

• Analyzes regulations and programs on environmental matters and provides recommendations to management teams.

• Composes and presents comprehensive, concise and effective oral and written reports, communications and presentations on complex matters to diverse technical and non-technical audiences; reviews and evaluates forms and manuals and recommends changes

• Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff, and the public

• Prepares, develops, coordinates and implements contracts related to environmental programs and other work programs as directed

QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification)

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for an Environmental Regulatory Compliance Manager.  A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Minimum 4 years’ related experience in environmental regulations and practices or 2 years’ experience with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science, biology, public administration or closely related field. 

License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a sample of the KAS’s necessary to perform the essential duties)
Knowledge of: Environmental regulations and practices and related guidelines; current trends and recent developments regarding storm water pollution prevention, and water conservation; modern principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis; public administration policies and procedures; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; structure and organization of public sector agencies; standard office procedures, practices, and equipment, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar.

Ability to: Perform a wide variety of analytical duties and tasks with little to no supervision; think critically and independently problem solve; set project level objectives within defined parameters; provide technical support and review; effectively implement programs, projects and activities; use sound judgment in making decisions and recommendations; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; use software effectively; make quick and accurate computations; work cooperatively with the public, other City personnel and other organizations in a team oriented environment; demonstrate a civic entrepreneurial spirit by generating new innovative ideas and development of better methods to accomplish tasks and complete projects; and manage meetings effectively.

Skills to: Operate an office computer and a variety of word processing, spreadsheet and other software applications.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.  The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard and mouse. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents.  Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service.  Additionally, the need to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is required.  The incumbent must occasionally work outside in varying weather conditions to perform inspections and field meetings. To walk several blocks at a time in field; to crouch, kneel, stoop, squat to perform variety of tasks; to climb hills; to work outdoors in occasional adverse weather; to occasionally work in a confined space, in electrical hazard situations or with chemicals; exposure to traffic hazards; to have sufficient vision, hearing and stamina to perform the above functions.

Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

About the Public Works Department

The Application Process

This recruitment will close on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Applicants must submit a completed City of Burlingame application and supplemental questions found online at www.calopps.org.  Applications submitted without completed supplemental questions will be considered incomplete and disqualified from this recruitment process.  Resumes may be attached online to your submitted application via the CalOpps link. 

Interested candidates must submit a completed online employment application. Resumes are highly desirable, but a resume in lieu of a completed application will not be accepted.  

Unless otherwise specified, all correspondence will be conducted via the email address provided on your application.

The Selection Process
All applications will be reviewed for relevant education, experience, training and other job-related qualifications.  Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the selection process.  Based upon a review of employment applications, supplemental questionnaires, and resumes received, a limited number of the qualified applicants may be invited to participate in the examination process. The process will consist of an Oral Panel Interview. An eligibility list will be established from those who pass the examination process with a score of 70% or higher. Current and future vacancies may be filled from this list. The list will remain in effect for at least one year unless exhausted sooner. 

The department will invite the most qualified candidates from the eligibility list to a final department interview.  The Public Works Director will make the final appointment.  All new hires are required to successfully pass a one-year probationary period.

Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to:
Pass a thorough background investigation and pre-employment physical.