Environmental Services Specialist

~ The City of Ventura is one of America's most livable communities. We're located between Malibu and Santa Barbara on the blue Pacific Ocean, overlooking Anacapa and Santa Cruz islands. ~ 

Introduction:

Do
you have the drive and enthusiasm to deliver innovative quality environmental
management programs in an organization that values collaboration and new ideas?

The City of Ventura is accepting applications for a 32 hour/week opportunity on
our Public Works Environmental Sustainability team and a full-time opportunity
on our Ventura Water team. 

• To be considered for these exciting career
  opportunities, apply on-line by the 8/22/2016 filing deadline!
• Click here to
  learn more about the City's Public Works Department, click here. visit our website.
• Click here to
  learn more about the City's Ventura Water Department.
• And click here to
  watch a video about what it's like to work in a culture that promotes new
  ideas, risk taking, passion, empowerment and fun.  

Position Overview 

Under
direction, assists in planning, implementing, and administering the City's
environmental management programs. Performs a variety of research, analysis,
and professional and technical administrative duties.

The
eligibility list established will be used to fill the current vacancy in the
Public Works Department and the current vacancy in the Ventura Water
Department, as well as future full-time, part-time or temporary vacancies in
both departments.  

Responsibilities  

Depending
on assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Assists
  in evaluating feasibility, development and implementation of environmental
  management programs relative to sustainability, recycling and waste reduction,
  energy efficiency, renewable energy, and stormwater quality in the Public Works
  Department and water efficiency, conservation, and resource programs in the
  Ventura Water Department.     
• Supports,
  facilitates and monitors environmental sustainability efforts throughout the
  organization.
• Plans,
  develops and provides public education presentations on environmental issues;
  implements special events, recycling or efficiency programs and develops
  outreach and education materials for schools, the general public and City
  employees.
• Compiles
  and analyzes data and makes recommendations on the formulation of policies and
  procedures; confers with and makes presentations to members of the public to
  explain policies and programs; compiles materials and assists in the
  preparation of reports, manuals and publications.
• Assists
  in preparing and negotiating contracts; coordinates contract administration.
  Prepares, processes and coordinates environmental permits.  Assists with
  grant administration and management.  Assists with special projects and
  provides administrative support.
• Investigates,
  researches, prepares reports, and responds to complaints; responds to requests
  for information regarding environmental management programs, energy efficiency
  programs, or water efficiency programs.
• Investigates,
  researches, interprets, analyzes and makes recommendations in relation to
  proposals for new programs, services, and equipment; conducts surveys and performs
  research and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, and operational
  problems.
• Performs
  other related duties as assigned. 

In
addition to the above, typical duties for specific assignments may include the
following: 

Public
Works Environmental Sustainability Assignments 

• Assists
  with the oversight of the day-to-day responsibilities associated with managing
  the City's solid waste hauler and waste diversion facility agreements,
  including data collection and analysis, responding to service issues and
  facilitating meetings. 
• Assists in the development and administration of
  the City's construction and demolition recycling programs, solid waste
  reduction and recycling programs, green purchasing program, grant
  administration, and special event recycling.
• Implements, coordinates and
  monitors programs with solid waste hauler and material recovery
  facility/transfer stations operating in the City. Conducts waste audits;
  coordinates employee education and outreach.
• Assists
  with the oversight of the day-to-day responsibilities associated with managing
  the City's green business certification program, including outreach, marketing,
  soliciting new businesses, re-certifying expired businesses, and providing
  technical assistance.
• Supports in the administration of the City's
  Environmental Sustainability Strategy, stormwater pollution prevention outreach
  and education, greenhouse gas emissions inventories, renewable energy and
  energy conservation projects, trash and recycling services in public areas.
• Facilitates business to business partnerships to promote environmental
  sustainability, and development of media and social media messages.
• Assists
  with the curriculum development, scheduling, and presenting of K-12 classroom
  presentations for environmental sustainability education. Presentation subjects
  include, but are not limited to, recycling, solid waste, life cycle, stormwater
  pollution prevention, best management practices, and watershed
  protection.    

Ventura
Water Assignments 

• Assists
  in the planning, development, implementation and coordination of water
  efficiency, conservation, and resource programs, incentive programs, rebate
  programs, community engagement and outreach events. 
• Prepares and
  coordinates school program/water curriculum contract, K-12 classroom presentations,
  and represents Ventura Water as an interagency liaison for government and
  non-government organizations. 
• Plays lead role in grant administration of
  water related projects. Oversees water efficiency training  and water wise
  gardening classes; develops articles and press releases, assists in organizing
  and overseeing public relations campaigns; provides social media marketing
  oversight and graphics support, and assists in maintaining department website
  and provides administrative support.
• Assists
  in the evaluation, implementation and administration of water efficiency
  programs based on potential potable water reduced to the cost to
  implement.  Conducts surveys and studies, analysis and investigations
  related to water and wastewater policies and procedures. Gathers and interprets
  statistical data and provides administrative support. 

Qualifications  

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Has enthusiasm for environmental issues.
• Has a broad understanding of environmental issues such as recycling, solid waste reduction, storm water quality, "green" purchasing, energy conservation, and environmental sustainability.
• Has demonstrated experience planning, developing and coordinating water efficiency, conservation and resource programs.
• Enjoys actively engaging with the public and organizations to work cooperatively to address environmental issues.
• Is an active participant in providing and maintaining exemplary customer service by demonstrating a willingness to be attentive, understanding, responsive, fair, courteous and respectful.
• Works independently to develop and implement City and community-based programs.
• Is passionate about environmental sustainability education and has successfully conducted classroom presentations to K-12 students.
• Has proven grant administration experience.
• Attains regulatory compliance through cooperative and collaborative efforts.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• A
  combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's
  degree in environmental studies, water resources management, public or
  business administration, or a closely related field; and
• 1 year of
  professional experience in researching, planning, or implementation of
  environmental management programs are required.

License:    

• Depending on assignment, possession of a
  valid California Class C driver's license may be required. 

Compensation: Salary is $57,938.40 - $77,638.08 per year. To view benefits, please visit our website.  

To Apply 

• Please click below: "Apply Here!" to submit
  a City application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. The
  preferred method of application is on-line.
• If you are unable to apply electronically, you may request paper application
  material by calling (805) 654-7853 during regular business hours.
• Paper
  applications can be faxed, mailed or hand delivered to: 

Ventura City Hall
501 Poli Street, Room 210
P.O. Box 99
Ventura, CA 93002  

• Note: If you fax, it is highly recommended that you also send the original documents. The
  Eligibility List established may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies
  at the discretion of the City.
• Once
  your application has been submitted, all future correspondence from the City
  will be via e-mail.
• Please keep your contact information up-to-date and ensure
  that your email spam filter allows you to receive messages from recruitment@ci.ventura.ca.us.
• You may also view notices sent to you by the City in the "My
  Applications" tab in jobs section on our website.  

Department
Selection Interviews: 

• A
  select number of candidates will be invited to department selection interviews
  in September.

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