Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by final filing deadline to be considered. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER OPEN HUMAN RESOURCES ~ 300 FIRST STREET, WOODLAND, CA 95695 ~ (530) 661-5811 ~ FAX (530) 661-5813 Posting Date: August 18, 2017 Final Filing Date: September 18, 2017 THE CITY OF WOODLAND INVITES YOUR APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER FULL TIME Salary: $6,728.21 - $8,178.19/mo. plus Excellent Benefits POSITION Plan, develop, manage, and promote programs and policies related to environmental protection and sustainability including, but not limited to, water use efficiency, solid waste management, energy conservation, greenhouse gas emission reduction, habitat management, and other programs designed to achieve a balance among ecological, economic, and social systems. Coordinate activities with other Divisions, Departments, outside agencies, businesses, and the general public. The purpose of this recruitment is to fill a current vacancy, as well as establish an eligibility list for future vacancies. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Administer various environmental programs and compliance with local, state, and federal permits and other regulatory requirements in areas including, but not limited to, water use efficiency, solid waste and recycling, energy conservation, greenhouse gas emissions, and habitat management. Develop and manage work plans, policies, and procedures related to environmental resources and sustainability; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures. Oversee contracts, including the City s solid waste franchise, and related programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements. Assist in defining goals, performance metrics, and a long-range plan for environmental sustainability and programs. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, document performance trends, and recommend and implement modifications to improve program effectiveness. Develop alternatives and make recommendations regarding City resource management programs, including utilities, solid waste, and energy issues. Identify, track, analyze, and monitor state and regional environmental activities and legislation with the potential to affect existing and future City resources, including utilities, solid waste, and energy issues. Develop and recommend new and/or revised policies, programs, and regulations. Make recommendations for City involvement in pending legislation and compliance with existing legislation. Research and evaluate federal, state, and local legislation dealing with environmental resources; represent City interest on committees and at public meetings and hearings; research, develop, and initiate related City ordinances and address related City Council concerns. Foster and coordinate new ideas and concepts for sustainability and identify materials and resources to supplement, expand, or replace existing policies and programs related to sustainability. Represent the City s sustainability programs and act as a liaison to the public, other City departments, other agencies, environmental groups and other key stakeholders regarding environmental issues. Serve as the City s representative on committees and advisory groups. Develop special events and programs to
promote and educate the public about resource conservation and environmental sustainability; guide the preparation of educational and promotional materials. Select, coach, mentor, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Develop, administer, and monitor the division program budget; review and approve division expenditures. Analyzing department support needs and ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of services, materials, and supplies. Respond to citizen concerns and requests for information and assistance. Regular, predictable, consistent and timely attendance is an essential function of the position. OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS Prepare and oversee the preparation of technical studies and reports, including reports to City Council, and perform a variety of operations and calculations to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and City performance goals. Perform related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, biology, water resources, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in environmental programs and/or sustainability, or a closely related field with experience in outreach and education programs. One (1) or more years in a supervisory capacity is desirable. License or Certificate: Required upon hire, possession of a valid California Driver s License. APPLICATION Apply with a City of Woodland paper application to the Human Resources Office, City Hall, 300 First Street, 2nd Floor, Woodland, CA 95695 by 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 18, 2017. Supplemental questionnaire must be submitted with application by the final filing deadline to be considered. Résumés and cover letters are encouraged but will not be accepted in lieu of the application form. Postmarks will not be accepted. Review Process: Based on the information provided in the application documents, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the examination may consist of an application screening, written and/or practical exam, oral interview or any combination thereof. Applicants will be required to take and pass a medical examination by a City of Woodland physician to insure their physical suitability to perform the assigned duties. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please notify Human Resources at least seven days prior to the event. Panel Interview tentatively scheduled for week of October 2, 2017.
BENEFITS Retirement: Deferred Comp: Medical: Dental/Vision: STD/LTD: Life Insurance: Voluntary Benefits: Vacation: Sick Leave: Administrative Leave: Holidays: Bilingual Pay: Prof. Growth Incentive: CalPERS Retirement System. For specific information regarding the PERS formula and Employee Contribution, please refer to the MOU. The City does not participate in social security Choice of deferred compensation plans City will match up to 2% of employee s base salary CalPERS Medical Insurance Plans, including HMOs & PPOs City gives an allowance toward the cost of insurance City paid Delta Dental and Medical Eye Services City paid wage protection for short and long term disabilities City provides $50,000 life insurance policy Voluntary Supplemental Life, Accident Only and Cancer insurances, and Flexible Spending Accounts available 7 hours per month during first 3 years of service 8 hours per month 96 hours of leave time given each fiscal year 12.5 paid holidays (including two floating holidays) $200 per month upon certification $625 per year for additional educational or professional activities The City of Woodland hires only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. The City of Woodland is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE The purpose of this supplemental application is to obtain enough job-related information to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Completion of this form is a required part of the selection process and must be submitted with your employment application by the final filing date. Candidates who do not complete this supplemental application will be eliminated from further consideration. Content, clarity and completeness of answers are factors which will be considered in the evaluation process. Omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. Please limit your responses to no more than 1-2 paragraphs per question and do not provide any additional information or materials other than the information requested herein. Attach the answers to this supplemental application and number each answer accordingly. Please answer the following questions: 1. Do you possess a Bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, biology, water resources, public administration, or a closely related field? 2. Do you possess at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible work experience in environmental programs and/or sustainability, or a closely related field with experience in outreach and education programs? 3. Please select and answer in 200-500 words, one (1) item from the topic below. S1 - Experience developing and/or implementing the following, and challenges encountered: Climate Action Plans Other sustainable resource plans (e.g., solid waste, water, energy efficiency, integrated resources) Alternative transportation projects (continued on next page)
4. Please select and answer in 200-500 words, one (1) item from the topic below. S2 - Experience: Influencing state legislation or regulatory requirements Implementing programs with energy providers and energy service companies Employing/exploring new technologies in energy, solid waste, water quality, or water conservation Designing/conducting major community outreach programs Hiring and supervising a broad-scope staff with multiple demanding program requirements 5. Please select and answer in 200-500 words, one (1) item from the topic below. S3 - Knowledge of: Distributed energy resource opportunities for municipalities Community choice aggregation programs and challenges Solid waste diversion laws and focuses Residential and commercial water use trends --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I certify that the information I have provided is accurate and completed to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment with the City of Woodland. NAME (Please Print): DATE : SIGNATURE: