Program Specialist II - Clean Water Program

City of Alameda; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Alameda is seeking a Program Specialist II to administer the Clean Water Program activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandates. This role engages with the public, prepares reports, and monitors program performance to reduce stormwater pollution.

Based in the Environmental Services Division, the position involves collaboration across departments and with external partners to implement effective water quality solutions for Alameda residents and

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with Community Development major.
• Environmental Compliance: a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies, soils, or water quality.
• Three years progressively professional experience in: Community Development and Environmental Compliance.
• Desirable qualifications include stormwater-related certifications and credentials.
• Knowledge of regulations and grants related to community development and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the design and implementation of programs and activities. Collects and interprets data and prepares reports.
• Prepares and reviews contracts. Evaluates proposals for funding.
• May prepare documents for grant applications and administration.
• Administers programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandates.
• Monitors project progress and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Provides technical assistance to other divisions, departments, organizations, citizen groups, business, etc.
• Reviews budget and expenditure reports and monitors labor and procurement activities.
• Interprets and applies government regulations.
• May coordinate support staff work activities and determine work priorities and methods; provides lead direction and training for support staff

Job description

THE POSITION

The City of Alameda is seeking to fill a Program Specialist IIposition to administer the City's Clean Water Program activities. Under direction, Program Specialist II's perform a variety of detailed, specialized program work in public infrastructure management, community development, environmental compliance and/or other designated areas; and perform other related work as required. Positions assigned to this classification are expected to perform varied assignments requiring technical and interpersonal skill in assigned program areas. Work in the class is distinguished from that of the Program Specialist I by the greater complexity of the assignments received and by the greater independence with which the incumbent is expected to operate. This position prepares reports, makes recommendations, and performs monitoring activities. Support is available for problems not covered by reference guidelines, and work is checked occasionally during progress and reviewed upon completion.

CURRENT VACANCY

The current vacancy is in the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department and will be assigned to the City's Clean Water Program which ensures compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandates associated with stormwater runoff and water quality. Through the implementation of its Clean Water Program, the City of Alameda is committed to performing appropriate municipal services and to providing Alameda residents and businesses practical solutions to help reduce stormwater pollution. The Clean Water Program uses a multi-faceted approach to prevent stormwater pollution including: street sweeping; public outreach and education; new development design review; industrial and commercial facility inspections; construction site inspections; illicit discharge inspections and response/enforcement; trash load reduction; heavy metals and legacy pollutant controls; storm drain system cleaning and maintenance; storm drain system improvements and upgrades (e.g. pump stations, storm mains); participation in the Alameda County Clean Water Program; and contributes to a regional water quality monitoring program. We are seeking someone with specialized knowledge and experience administering similar program elements and working with the public to reduce stormwater pollution.

THE COMMUNITY

The City of Alameda is a unique island community of approximately 80,000 residents in the San Francisco Bay Area. It is connected to the East Bay mainland by four bridges, two underwater tubes, and by ferry services to San Francisco. Alameda is within minutes of the numerous cultural activities in San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. A vibrant community with a rich history and small-town charm, Alameda has a diverse mix of housing, neighborhoods, and pedestrian friendly shopping areas. Charming Victorian homes grace shady tree-lined streets covering the island's 23 square miles.

The City is a full-service organization providing residents with a broad range of municipal services including police and fire protection; construction and maintenance of streets, sewers, storm drains, street lights, and other infrastructure; a state-of-the-art library system; and over 400 acres of parks and recreational facilities including multi-use athletic fields, picnic sites, a skate park, a swim center, and a full service senior center. The City owns and operates Alameda Municipal Power, an electric utility serving the needs of all Alameda residents and businesses. Visit the City of Alameda website at: www.alamedaca.gov

THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The City of Alameda Public Works Department is the steward of Alameda's public infrastructure, responsible for its design, construction, and maintenance. The Department's Five-Year Strategic Plan organizes the department's work into four key focus areas: Resilient Workforce, Sustainable Funding, Reliable Infrastructure, and Effective Service Delivery. Operationally, the Public Works Department is working to be the best organization in the San Francisco Bay Area with focus on making strides to be at the forefront of Public Works best practices, investing in robust GIS, asset management, permitting, finance systems and much more. Come and join our dynamic team to be an integral part of this vision!

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT

For a comprehensive listing of benefits, see the Benefit Matrix here.

• Work-Life Balance: Four-day, 36-hour work week (Monday through Thursday).
• CalPERS Retirement: Classic Members: 2% at 55 formula, 8.868% contribution; New Members 2% @ 62 formula, 8.75% contribution.
• Medical: The City contracts with CalPERS to provide comprehensive health coverage to employees. Multiple HMO and PPO plans available
• Dental: Comprehensive dental coverage provided to employees and their eligible dependents.
• Vacation:Starting with 75 hours annually and increasing with years of service.
• Holidays: 11 City Holidays and 4 floating Holidays.
• Sick Leave: 90 hours annually; unused sick leave is converted to service credit at retirement.

1. Participates in the design and implementation of programs and activities. Collects and interprets data and prepares reports.
2. Prepares and reviews contracts. Evaluates proposals for funding.
3. May prepare documents for grant applications and administration.
4. Administers programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, regional and local mandates.
5. Monitors project progress and compliance with applicable regulations.
6. Provides technical assistance to other divisions, departments, organizations, citizen groups, business, etc.
7. Reviews budget and expenditure reports and monitors labor and procurement activities.
8. Interprets and applies government regulations.
9. May coordinate support staff work activities and determine work priorities and methods; provides lead direction and training for support staff

Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. Actual fields of education and experience will vary according to duty assignment. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with:

• -Community Development- major course work in public or business administration.
• -Environmental Compliance- a Bachelor of Science degree in environmental studies, soils, or water quality.

PROGRAM SPECIALIST II

Three years progressively professional experience in:

• -Community Development: public sector community development work.
• -Environmental Compliance: environmental compliance work.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• California Construction General Permit Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Practitioner (QSP) certification
• Qualified Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Developer (QSD) certification
• Certified Stormwater Manager credential from American Public Works Association
• Current Rescape California Qualified Professionals certification
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within one year of employment, a valid California Penal Code Section 832 certification.

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of principles and practices of activities, administration and program techniques, regulations and grants as related to:

• -Community Development- community development, public and non-profit administration.
• -Environmental Compliance- clean air and clean water and environmental sciences.

ABILITIES

Ability to perform both complex and routine administrative work with speed and accuracy; interpret and apply established policies, procedures and codes; interpret and apply complex governmental regulations; establish and maintain accurate records; plan, administer and evaluate work programs; interpret and analyze information; draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations; prepare studies and reports concerning complex matters; set priorities, meet deadlines and make sound decisions on a variety of matters; communicate effectively and work cooperatively with employees and the general public.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Selected positions require a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

E-VERIFY

The City of Alameda utilizes the Federal government's E-Verify program and