Program Manager, Zero Waste – SF Environment Department

Shareyourgreendesign Limited; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 133,016 - 174,096; Full time

Job summary

The San Francisco Environment Department is seeking a visionary Zero Waste Program Manager to lead the zero waste team, shape policy direction, and drive programs that reduce landfill and incineration while promoting sustainable materials management. You will coordinate with city departments, secure funding, and mentor staff to deliver high-impact policy and program outcomes.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio, engage with community leaders, and advance racial, social, and environmental

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in managing environmental programs, with at least four years in zero waste/recycling.
• Strong leadership and mentorship capabilities; ability to supervise multiple staff and manage a team.
• Experience developing and implementing cross-sector policies and programs across residential, commercial, and construction sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and execution of zero waste goals and programs across SF sectors.
• Develop objectives focused on waste prevention, source separation, recycling and composting.
• Measure and report progress of zero waste initiatives and budgets to increase effectiveness.
• Provide zero waste expertise and mentor a team of professionals; oversee budgets, contracts and grants.
• Represent the department in collaborations with public agencies and private partners; integrate equity considerations into program management.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Policy development

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration or related zero waste field

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's/PhD in related zero waste field

Job description

This posting has been extended, with a new application deadline of July 26, 2024.

This is a Position-Based Recruitment conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.

Specific information regarding this process are list below:

• Exam Type: Position Based Test
• Eligible List Type: Combined Promotive and Entrance
• Rule: Rule of 10
• Application Deadline: July 26, 2024
• Salary range:$133,016.00 – $174,096.00

To Apply: Submit your application by hitting “I’m interested” AND fill out the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)here :https://forms.office.com/g/kVNx6CNk4Y . Applicants need to complete both to be considered.[Deadline:July 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM]

Are you a seasoned sustainability leader ready to manage San Francisco’s Zero Waste team? Are you interested in pioneering trend-setting zero waste policies and programs that get adopted far and wide by other jurisdictions? If so, we invite you to take advantage of an opportunity to utilize your abilities and zeal to build a better future for San Francisco and beyond.

Who We Are – The San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting low-carbon transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

SF Environment Racial Equity Statement – For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Job Description

Who You Are

As the Zero Waste Program Manager, you will lead the Zero Waste team, evolving its vision, objectives and strategies. Through your leadership of a team of zero waste professionals, you will advocate for, develop and direct the implementation of leading zero waste policies and programs to eliminate waste being sent to landfills and incineration and conserve resources through responsible production, consumption, and management of materials. You will create incentives and collaborate on outreach with other SF Environment teams, city departments and a wide range of organizations and leaders to expand and increase San Francisco’s zero waste efforts. The position also helps secure program funding and manages the budget for the team. You will lead the charge on cutting edge initiatives across the state and field inquiries from around the world.

The Zero Waste Program Manager reports to the Director of SF Environment and serves as part of the department’s leadership team. This position will oversee at least 15 staff plus fellows and interns.

Responsibilities include:

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Lead the development and execution of zero waste goals, policies and programs equitably across all San Francisco sectors, including, but not limited to residential, commercial, local government, and construction & demolition;
• Develop clear objectives and actions centered around striving for waste prevention (elimination of waste at the source and reuse), recycling and composting (source separation),the highest and best use of resources, and elimination of landfilling and incineration;
• Measure, evaluate, and report progress to increase effectiveness of SF Environment’s zero waste policies and programs;
• Provide zero waste expertise and lead a team of zero waste professionals, providing clear direction, team cohesion, and mentorship;
• Oversee related budgets, contracts and grants while developing processes to improve administrative efficiencies, accountability, and collaboration;
• Collaborate across other environmental program areas in the department to ensure zero waste initiatives complement and enhance the department’s broader goals;
• Integrate racial, social, and environmental justice issues into all aspect of program management and team leadership; and
• Serve as a principal departmental representative for local, regional, state, federal, and international organizations on zero waste and other environmental issues as needed.

May include additional duties, as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

Position manages the Zero Waste team, including direct supervision of Class 5642 Senior Environmental Specialists in the city government, commercial, residential, and construction & demolition debris sectors.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Any of the Following Combinations Are Considered as Qualifying Training & Experience

• (1) Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and seven (7) years of professional experience managing and implementing environmental programs. Four (4) years of this experience must be in the areas of zero waste (recycling);
• (2) Possession of a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business administration, environmental science or other field related to zero waste (including but not limited to environmental studies, economics or geography), from an accredited college, and five (5) years of professional experience managing and implementing environmental programs. Four (4) years of this experience must be in the area of zero waste (recycling);
• (3) Possession of a juris doctor or master’s degree or Ph.D. in public administration, business administration, environmental science or other field related to zero waste (including but not limited to environmental studies, economics or geography), from an accredited college of university, and three (3) years of professional experience managing and implementing environmental programs in the area of zero waste (recycling);
• (4) Possession of a Ph.D. degree in public administration, business administration, environmental sciences or other field related to zero waste (including but not limited to environmental studies, economics or geography), from an accredited college or university, and two (2) years of professional experience managing and implementing environmental programs in the area of zero waste (recycling).

AND

Special Conditions

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience managing and implementing zero waste programs;
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience supervising multiple employees concurrently or leading a team on a major project.

One (1) year is equivalent to 2,000 hours worked. 2,000 hours of qualifying experience is based on a 40-hour work week.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and special condition by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

Desirable Qualifications

• Skilled in staff leadership, development, and project management.
• Experience gaining adoption of and compliance with legislation.
• Experience navigating and working in or with large organizations.
• Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English.
• An understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts.

Verification:Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found athttps://sfdhr.org/how-verify-education-requirements.

Note:Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.

Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Selection Procedures –After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following:

• Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (Weight: Qualifying) – After submitting your application and receiving the confirmation email, you will receive an email with a link to the Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ). Candidates will be required to complete a MQSQ as part of the employment application. The MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding your experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications.
• Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation (Weight: 100%) – Qualified candidates will be emailed a Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation. In order to advance, candidates must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire and it must be submitted before the provided deadline. The information provided on the Supplemental Questionnaire must be consistent with the information on the application and is subject to verification. Once submitted, applicant responses on the Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be changed. Applicants must achieve a passing score on the Supplemental Questionnaire Evaluation in order to be ranked on the eligible list.
• This Supplemental Questionnaire is designed to measure knowledge, skills, and/or abilities in job-related areas as described within this announcement. This includes –
  • Knowledge of Zero waste principles and application; local, state and federal solid waste legislation and institutions; behavior change methods and generation reduction and source separation strategies; materials and recovery equipment and technologies; and recycling and composting markets.
  • Skills and Ability to Communicate effectively in writing and orally, including making presentations; design, plan and manage projects including identifying objectives, setting priorities, developing strategies, managing implementation and deliverables; develop productive collaborative working relationships with public agencies, the private sector and others; conduct analysis; utilize a computer, including word processing and spreadsheets; manage, motivate and mentor staff.

After the eligible list is finalized/adopted, the department may administer additional selection procedures to make a final hiring decision (e.g. interviews, written exercise, etc.). Applicants meeting the Minimum Qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all steps of the selection process.

Additional Information

Certification– The certification rule for the eligible list resulting from this examination will be Rule of Ten (10) Scores. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions.

Eligible List/Score Report: A confidential eligible list of applicant names that have passed the civil service examination process will be created, and used for certification purposes only. An examination score report will be established, so applicants can view the ranks, final scores and number of eligible candidates. Applicant information, including names of applicants on the eligible list, shall not be made public unless required by law. However, an eligible list shall be made available for public inspection, upon request, once the eligible list is exhausted or expired and referrals resolved. The eligible list/score report resulting from this civil service examination process is subject to change after adoption (e.g. as a result of appeals), as directed by the Human Resources Director or the Civil Service Commission.

The duration of the eligible list resulting from this examination process will be six (6) months, and may be extended with the approval of the Human Resources Director.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:

• Information About The Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

HOW TO APPLY

Applications for City and County of San Francisco jobs are only accepted through an online process. Visit https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/CityAndCountyOfSanFrancisco1/ and begin the application process.

• Select the “I’m Interested” button and follow instructions on the screen AND fill out the Minimum Qualifications Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ)here :https://forms.office.com/g/kVNx6CNk4Y . Applicants need to complete both to be considered.[Deadline:July 26, 2024 at 10:00 PM]

Applicants may be contacted by email about this recruitment and, therefore, it is their responsibility to ensure that their registered email address is accurate and kept up-to-date. Also, applicants must ensure that email from CCSF is not blocked on their computer by a spam filter. To prevent blocking, applicants should set up their email to accept CCSF mail from the following addresses (@sfgov.org, @sfdpw.org, @sfport.com, @flysfo.com, @sfwater.org, @sfdph.org, @asianart.org, @sfmta.com, @sfpl.org, @dcyf.org, @first5sf.org, @famsf.org, @ccsf.edu, @smartalerts.info, @smartrecruiters.com).

Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every position to which they apply. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.

For any questions regarding the position or hiring process- please contact the recruitment analyst, Sana Ahmed at [e-mail].