Environment Now Coordinator

EDWIN M. LEE
Mayor
Melanie Nutter
Director
SF Environment, a Department of the City and County of San Francisco
11 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: (415) 355-3700  Fax: (415) 554-6393
Email: environment@sfgov.org  SFEnvironment.org Printed on 100% post-consumer recycled paper
Environment Now Coordinator
San Francisco Department of Environment
5640 Environmental Specialist
Workforce Development Specialty
Date Issued: Tuesday, December 20th, 2012
Filing Deadline: Friday, January 13th, 2012 5 p.m.
Salary: Annually $64,558-$78,468
Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt
Program Background:
The mission of the City and County of San Francisco Department of the Environment (SF Environment) is
to promote innovative policies and programs to protect the urban and natural environment, promote social
equity and expand the green economy. SF Environment programs include Zero Waste/Recycling, Climate,
Green Building, Energy Efficiency and Renewables, Toxics Reduction, Environmental Justice, Urban
Agriculture, Clean Transportation, Urban Forest, and Public Information Programs.
Position Description:
The 5640 Environmental Specialist is responsible for managing and refining the department’s green jobs
training program, Environment Now. Positions in this class are assigned to specialties: this position is a
Workforce Development position, and performs duties related to the implementation of projects and tasks
specific to the Environment Now program. This position’s primary function is to manage day to day
operations of the training program; including project coordination, administration of project-based trainings
while supporting the department’s outreach activities. This position is under the supervision of the
Grassroots Projects Coordinator and is an integral part of the department’s grassroots outreach coordination
team.
Examples of Important and Essential Duties:
 Supervise 15 to 20 Public Service Trainees from diverse backgrounds; including the coordination of
hirings, trainings, performance reviews, disciplinary actions and other tasks key to the overall
effectiveness of a job training program
 Coordinate with SF Environment program staff on grassroots outreach needs and project
implementation
 Manage key metrics of Environment Now
 Collaborate with outside agencies and partners
 Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Possession of a baccalaureate degree in public administration, business
administration, accounting, biology, environmental sciences, or a related field (within the specialty
area) from an accredited college or university; AND
2. Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to those described
in this class, within the area of specialty.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Experience working with a diverse community
2. Familiarity with designing and implementing successful green jobs programs
3. Fluency in Chinese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco.
4. Familiarity with San Francisco neighborhoods
Verification:
All applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying experience, education, training, license,
etc. at any point in the application, examination or departmental selection process. A copy of a diploma or
transcripts must be submitted to verify the education requirement when requested. Failure to provide the
required verification when requested may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility
for referral and appointment in this class. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant
must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will not
automatically be granted, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Notes:
1. Applicants are advised to keep copies of all documents submitted. Submitted documents become a
permanent part of the selection process and will not be returned. The hiring department may require
applicants to submit the same documents and/or additional documents at a later date.
2. Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation must contact Claudia Molina by phone
(415) 355-3748 (voice), by email Claudia.Molina@sfgov.org, or in writing to Department of the
Environment, Attn: Claudia Molina, 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, as soon as possible.
3. Per CSC Rule 114, Article VIII, Sec. 114.44: "Any person occupying a position under exempt
appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures and shall
serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer."
4. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons entering City and
County employment will be required to prove their identity and authorization to work in the United States.
Appointment Type : Temporary Exempt. Limited term position through Dec 31, 2012 (benefits
provided after 1040 hours of work).
Application Procedure :
Submit resume and cover letter to Claudia.Molina@sfgov.org or by mail to Environmental Outreach
Campaign Coordinator Position, Department of the Environment, 11 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA
94102. No Phone Calls!
Minorities, Women, and Persons With Disabilities are Encouraged to Apply
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer