Environmental Services Manager

The City of Hayward is known as the "Heart of the Bay," not only for its central location but also for its accepting and caring environment.

Hayward continues to plan for the future, maintaining a balance between the needs of our diverse residents and a growing business community. Hayward's Growth Management Strategy, designed with input from citizens, balances the needs of our growing population with the preservation of open space, and the need for economic development.

We are creating a pedestrian-friendly downtown with a balanced mix of housing, retail shops, offices and restaurants. The new Civic Center serves as the focal point for this revitalization. Encouraging new businesses to move to Hayward, expanding our sales tax base and strengthening our diverse economy are priorities. 

Position Overview: 

This classification directs and coordinates the work of the Environmental Services Division staff and programs,
including the City's sustainability programs, the City's Climate Action Plan elements and programs, energy conservation, and
development of clean and green energy sources; manages water conservation, solid waste management, recycling, waste prevention
and water pollution prevention and source reduction programs; and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

Federal, state and local laws, regulations and codes pertaining to the environment and waste management. Energy conservation,
and clean and green energy. Solid waste and recycling programs. Water use conservation and efficiency. Principles and
practices of contract negotiation and administration. Effective public contact and community relations concepts including
negotiation techniques and presentation skills. Budget development and administration. Principles and practices of supervision,
training and personnel management.

Ability to:

Plan, develop and implement environmental programs. Interpret and develop policies and procedures. Identify, evaluate and obtain
funding sources. Negotiate and manage contracts. Analyze environmental issues, legislation and regulations. Supervise, train and evaluate personnel.

Experience and Education:

• Experience: 4 years progressively responsible experience supervising environmental programs.
• Education: Education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Planning or a related field.
• Licenses and Certificates: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C License.

Compensation: Monthly Salary Range: $8,888 - $10,803 Plus excellent benefits package: Retirement-CalPERS-2.5%@55; medical, dental, vision and more. See the 2012 Benefit Summary on the City's Human Resources webpage for more details.

Final Filing Date: Monday, September 17, 2012 by 5:00 p.m. Postmarks and faxed applications will not be accepted.

To Apply:

Candidates must submit a completed City of Hayward job application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, which fully describes the nature of their professional experience and qualifications. Documents can be attached electronically to applications, faxed or emailed. Applications submitted without the required supplemental questionnaire responses will not be considered.

Based on the information provided, those best qualified may be invited to the next phase of the process, which may include an oral,
practical, and/or written examination. Candidates passing the examinations will be placed on an eligible list for hiring consideration. Actual hire depends on success in the departmental selection process.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

Completion of this Supplemental Questionnaire is required for your application to be considered and is an integral part of the
examination process. Responses should be limited to 1 page per question and sufficiently detailed to assist in evaluating your
qualifications for this position. Writing ‘see resume' is not a sufficient response.

1. Please describe your experience in developing, implementing, and running sustainability programs.
2. What specific role have you played in preparing a GHG inventory? What methodology did you use?
3. What is your experience in integrating a Climate Action Plan (CAP) into a city General Plan?
4. Please describe your specific community outreach experience in implementing CAP, energy efficiency, and clean and green energy programs. Include a description of community meetings that you organized and attended.
5. Describe the biggest challenge that you have faced in implementing a sustainability program. Did you overcome it?
   What was the outcome?

Applications:

Candidates are encouraged to apply online at CalOpps or at Hayward. Paper applications can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at Hayward City Hall located at 777 B Street, Hayward, CA 94541. Office hours are
Monday through Friday, 8a.m. to 5 p.m.