Environmental Specialist I

Description

The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:

Environmental Specialist I

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The Department

The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan . Department activities include:

• Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
• Preserving open space
• Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
• Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community

The department includes Planning , Building and Safety , Code Enforcement , Housing , and Sustainability .

First Review of Applications

The first review of applications is March 14, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.

To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

Selection Process

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Reasonable Accommodation

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov .

Contact UsFor additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov .

The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

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Environmental Specialist I Class Specification
Definition

Under general supervision, performs professional level analytical and specialized work of moderate difficulty in the development, implementation and promotion of environmental programs including integrated solid waste management, pollution prevention and/or urban runoff/clean water programs. Performs related duties as required.

Class Characteristics

This is the journey level classification within the Environmental Services Specialist job series. Incumbents in this classification develop and implement environmental-based programs. Incumbents must actively participate as a key leader/member of both a programmatic and administrative (vertical and horizontal) team; demonstrate successful performance of assigned programmatic duties; demonstrate attainment of and competency in facilitating groups, meeting management and consensus-based decision making. It is distinguished from the next higher level of Environmental Specialist II in that the latter is an advanced journey level in the series.

Essential Functions

• Conducts research, field investigations and analysis related to 1) integrated solid waste management (waste reduction, reuse, recycling, composting), 2) pollution prevention (household hazardous waste, source point and non-source point water pollution), and/or 3) urban runoff/clean water programs.
• Prepares a variety of technical and administrative reports.
• Participates in the development and implementation of division goals, objectives, policies and procedures by participating on programmatic work teams.
• Assists in promoting a team environment by contributing a perspective consistent with assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Organizes and participates in assigned program area activities, including contract management and compliance, customer service and outreach, data collection and analysis, and presentation of technical and specialized data.
• Conducts and participates in program outreach efforts and related activities.
• Participates in the development and implementation of plans and programs to preserve environmental resources and to provide public environmental protection.
• Collects, monitors, analyzes and evaluates environmental program data using a variety of modeling and statistical methods and techniques.
• Designs and develops a variety of materials and activities to promote, implement, and evaluate assigned environmental programs in a manner that will enhance public awareness, educate citizens to relevant environmental issues, and encourage proactive and cooperative problem-solving activities.
• Represents the division and/or assigned program at conferences, public forums and community meetings as well as with inter-agency groups and committees.
• Provides technical assistance/input as necessary.
• May conduct presentations related to City's environmental programs upon request.
• Participates with other City departments, community service providers, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies in environmental program development and coordination efforts as well as legislative advocacy and education.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, other organizations and their representatives, and the general public, demonstrating positive customer service and communication skills.

Marginal Functions

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: Principles and industry practices of integrated solid waste management, source reduction, and recycling; clean water program management, general marketing and outreach practices related to environmental programs, principles and practices of contract management, principles and practices of program development and implementation, principles and practices of organization structure and process, team structure and process, principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing, modern office procedures, computer equipment and software, pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.

Ability to: Organize, direct and implement an assigned environmental services program area; understand and participate in the preparation and administration of a program budget; analyze data and prepare technical reports, interpret and evaluate technical information, understand laws, regulations and codes, problem solve technical issues, remember various rules and regulations and explain and interpret technical data; communicate clearly, concisely and tactfully in both oral and written forms; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; and establish working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.

Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the
duties required by their assigned position.

Education/Experience

Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite skills, and abilities such as education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Integrated Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Geography, Geology, or a closely related field, and two years of progressively responsible experience directly related to integrated solid waste management, environmental compliance, or resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, urban runoff/clean water, hazardous materials management or related field. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements

Incumbents of this classification are required to acquire and maintain a California driver's license.

Physical and Environmental Demands Field Assignment:

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Frequent
Walking: Frequent
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Occasional
Bending (waist): Occasional
Squatting: Rare
Climbing: Never
Kneeling: Never
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand):
Never (on regular days) to Occasional (20 times per year)
Grasp - firm (non-dominant):
Never (on regular days) to Occasional (20 times per year)
Fine manipulation (dominant): Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Occasional
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot Not required
Driving: Required

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature/humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.
Office Assignment:

Rare = 66%

Sitting: Constant
Walking: Rare
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Never
Climbing: Never
Kneeling: Never
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Never
Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Never
Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach - above shoulder level: Rare

Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never

Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Required
Driving: Required (or alternate transportation)

Vision:
Acuity, near: Required - when/if driving
Acuity, far: Required - when/if driving
Depth perception: Required - when/if driving
Accommodation: Required - when/if driving
Color vision: Required - when/if driving
Field of vision: Required - when/if driving

Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required

Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required

Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Class Code: 4710
FLSA: Non-exempt
EEOC Code: 3
Barg. Unit: CFEA
Probation: 12 months
Rev.: 11/15

The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long/short-term disability insurance.

To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit:City of Fremont Benefits Summary

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