Environmental Compliance & Outreach Aide

City of East Palo Alto; East Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to support the Public Works Department. This on-site, Monday–Friday position involves outreach and enforcement to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations covering water quality, urban runoff, stormwater, and wastewater management.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, report-writing ability, and the capacity to work well with diverse stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of progressively responsible customer service experience.
• Experience in a public or non-profit agency is desirable.
• CPR certification within 60 days of appointment.
• Penal Code §832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure within one year of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform outreach and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations.
• Address issues related to water quality, urban runoff, stormwater systems, wastewater management, abatement, and public nuisance.
• Coordinate with the public, vendors, contractors, City Officials, and City Staff; communicate complex rules simply.
• Prepare and present accurate, factual reports and presentations for boards and commissions.

Skills

Program management experience

Excellent written and oral comunicação

Report writing

Public interactions

Microsoft Office proficiency

Bilingual proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or higher in public or business administration, public safety, healthcare administration, environmental management, or related field

Penal Code §832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure certificate

CPR Certification

Tools

None

Job description

The City of East Palo Alto is seeking an Environmental Services Aide to support the Public Works Department. This on-site, Monday–Friday position involves outreach and enforcement to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations covering water quality, urban runoff, stormwater, and wastewater management.

The ideal candidate has strong communication skills, report-writing ability, and the capacity to work well with diverse stakeholders.