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Description
The Environmental Services Manager is a member of the Public Works Department, reporting to the Public Works Director, and exercises independent judgment in managing the City’s Environmental Services programs. Responsibilities include overseeing waste management, recycling and organics recovery, stormwater, energy conservation, climate protection, sustainability, sea level rise adaptation, and Climate Action Plan implementation.
The Manager directs program development, provides technical expertise, and ensures compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Duties include analyzing environmental data, preparing regulatory reports, supporting the Hazard Mitigation Plan, managing the Environmental Services budget, securing and administering grants, and overseeing contracts. The position represents the City in interagency, regulatory, business, and community settings, serves as liaison to waste management franchise holders, and supports public outreach and policy initiatives in support of City environmental goals.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Public Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Planning, or a related field, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental management.
- A Master's degree is desirable.
License and Certificate:
- Possession of a valid driver license and a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a passionate environmental programs leader with expert knowledge of best practices and strategies and a proven record of successfully leading environmental programs and effecting positive changes within a municipal setting to achieve desired goals and objectives. The future Environmental Services Manager will demonstrate the ability to inspire confidence, collaboration, and action through highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including writing reports and presenting at Council meetings. This approachable manager will have the ability to engage key stakeholders within the City organization, contractual service partnerships, and the community at large to develop and implement strategies aimed at program effectiveness and quality service to the community. Priorities for the Environmental Services Division include implementing the newly adopted Climate Action Plan Update: Climate Action Newark, development of a Regional Shoreline Adaptation Plan, development of an Urban Forest Management Plan, implementation of SB 1383, and Implementation of the Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit. Experience and knowledge of the above is highly desirable.
Benefits
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The City offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: The City contributes the following amounts to employee health and welfare benefits:
- Employee only: $1,026
- Employee + 1 dependent: $2,049
- Employee + 2 or more dependents: $2,706
If employee declines all medical insurance with the City, employee may receive up to $450 cash in lieu per month. If employee participates in the cafeteria plan, but does not utilize the full benefit, employee will receive up to $450 “cash-back” per month. Any cash back will be paid to the employee in taxable compensation. Proof of medical insurance is required.
- Retirement: CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 for Classic members or 2.0% @ 62 for New PEPRA members. The City does not participate in Social Security. The City participates in Medicare.
- General Leave: 184 to 264 hours of general leave accrual each year, depending on length of service. Up to 80 hours of general leave may be converted to pay per fiscal year.
- Management Leave: Up to 56 hours per fiscal year.
- Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year.
- Deferred Compensation: Voluntary participation.
- Life Insurance: City-paid $50,000 policy.
- Educational Reimbursement: Up to $10,000 lifetime benefit
- Long-term and Short-term Disability: Voluntary participation.
- Health Allowance: $100/month
- Wellness: On-site bicycle lockers, and employee wellness activities such as workshops, fitness challenges, and informal meetings.
- Health & Fitness: Employees and eligible family members have free use of the gym, exercise equipment and aquatic facilities at the Silliman Activity and Family Aquatic Center, as well as resident rates for classes and rentals
You may review the Compensation and Benefit Plan on our website for additional details: Compensation and Benefit Plan
Special Instructions
An application and resume must be submitted through CalOpps by 11:59pm on February 24, 2026. The most qualified candidates will be invited to panel interview. The selected final candidate will be required to complete a background check, including fingerprinting, and a basic physical exam.
We will make reasonable efforts in the selection process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department as early as possible for accommodation requests.
The City of Newark is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace, and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of any local, state, or federal protected class.
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, all potential employees are required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or authorization to work in the United States. All new employees are required by law to sign a loyalty oath.
All government employees are disaster service workers as defined by California Government Code Section 3100. In addition to everyday duties, employees have the added responsibility of helping throughout any disaster.