Environmental Services and Sustainability Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/jobs/newprint/4459436) Apply Environmental Services and Sustainability Manager Salary $112,056.00 - $136,176.00 AnnuallyLocation West Sacramento, CAJob TypeRegular Full TimeJob Number2024-00036DepartmentCOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTDivisionENVIRONMENTAL & SUSTAIN SCVSOpening Date04/05/2024Closing Date5/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
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An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). The City of West Sacramento is committed to fostering a vibrant and sustainable community that thrives now and for generations to come. In pursuit of this vision, we are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Environmental Services and Sustainability Manager to lead our efforts in environmental stewardship, sustainable development, and resilient infrastructure. Role Overview: As the Environmental Services and Sustainability Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of West Sacramento by developing and implementing innovative strategies to enhance environmental quality, promote sustainable practices, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. You will manage a team of dedicated professionals working on refuse/recycling/organics, water conservation, and stormwater protection programs. Reporting to the Director of Community Development, you will collaborate closely with City departments, community stakeholders, and regional partners to achieve our sustainability goals. DEFINITION: The Environmental Services Manager organizes and supervises staff and activities associated with the Environmental Services and Sustainability Division and City environmental, stormwater quality management and recycling programs and permits. The Environmental Services Manager is an at-will position that is appointed by and sits at the pleasure of the City Manager. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives general supervision from the Director of Community Development or designee. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff. Coordinates and monitors the work of outside contractors, vendors, and consultants. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is a single, management level position responsible for managing the programs and activities of the Environmental Services and Sustainability Division located in the Community Development Department. The incumbent is responsible and accountable for accomplishing department/division goals, and for furthering City goals and objectives within general policy guidelines.EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Assists in developing and implementing department goals and objectives, policies, and priorities.
Develops and implements division goals and objectives, policies, and priorities.
Manages division and City environmental programs, activities, and regulatory permits.
Prepares the scope of work and administers contracts, including the City’s Collection Services Agreement for city-wide waste hauling services.
Supervises, trains, and provides direction to staff; reviews and evaluates staff performance and achievements.
Provides lead staff support to the Environment and Utilities Commission.
Leads the development of promotions and educational/public information events/programs for increasing environmental programs and services, conducts workshops and seminars; oversees production of marketing and educational materials, and media releases.
Provides guidance to existing business owners, residents, and other groups on awareness of the City's environmental programs including storm water, recycling, yard waste, composing, and state source reduction programs.
Advises staff and the Community Development Director on complex environmental programs and regulatory compliance issues.
Provides technical guidance and coordinates activities with division and department staff and other City departments.
Communicates environmental regulations, municipal codes, ordinances, pollution plans, and policies related to pollution prevention to elected officials, other public agencies, private businesses, schools, and the general public.
Reviews regulations and related environmental literature to provide recommendations to the Director of Community Development pertaining to new programs and/or services.
Locates potential funding sources, including grants; prepare and follow grant and other funding applications and administer and monitor expenditures of approved funds.
Make s oral and written presentations to the Environment and Utilities Commission, City Council, various agency boards and the general public related to environmental pollution prevention projects, programs, and services. Oversees permit-related programs associated with the City’s storm water systems.
Reviews and interprets data and information resulting from environmental program activities, directs and coordinates special studies; prepares and maintains comprehensive regulatory reports and descriptive presentations.
Assist in the preparation and administration of the division's environmental program budgets; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments; review invoices.
Directs the division’s records management activities.
Represents the City at inter-agency meetings concerning environmental issues and programs.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with representatives of community-based organizations, other agencies, City management and staff and the public.
Requisitions and orders equipment and supplies.
Performs related duties as responsibilities as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in physical, life or environmental science or planning, or closely related field. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing duties of an environmental regulatory nature in the private or public sector, including two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Experience managing environmental programs in a municipal organization is highly desirable.LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: A valid California driver's license.WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an office, field, and laboratory environment; exposure to chemicals; sustain posture in a standing, walking, or seated position for prolonged periods of time; travel to attend a variety of meetings. May be required to attend off-hour meetings and council meetings. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office or field environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings; operate a motor vehicle on surface streets with occasional exposure to weather conditions, construction and traffic hazards; mobility to traverse uneven terrain, periodically standing, stooping, bending, climbing and kneeling to perform fieldwork; sit at desk for long periods of time; lift light to moderately heavy weights; vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; manual dexterity to operate small equipment, tools and standard office equipment and supplies, and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.).ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Employees generally work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may also work in a field and laboratory environment and may be exposed to chemicals and inclement weather conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies, and procedures. An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.MANAGEMENT GROUPRevised: 8/16/2023Auto Allowance:NoneBereavement Leave:When a death occurs in an employee's immediate family the City will provide time off, with pay, up to a maximum of four (4) days. An additional two (2) days of leave may be taken; however, this additional time shall be charged against the employee’s leave accrual banks, or taken without pay if no leave time exists.Bilingual Pay:A premium pay of 5% will be added for employees possessing and utilizing bilingual skills on duty. The number of individuals to receive this pay, the languages available, and the qualification requirement will be determined by the City.Career Enhancement & Wellness:Reimbursement for various career enhancing (education, home office equipment, etc.) and wellness related expenses that qualify under the policy up to $1,000 per employee annually.Deferred Compensation:VoluntaryEducational Incentive Program:Five percent (5%) of base rate of pay annually for a Master’s Degree or above from an accredited program related to the employee’s field of work upon verification by supervisor/Department Head and Human Resources.Holidays:12 set and 3.5 floating. Long-Term Disability:Voluntary – Plan offered is Standard LTD.Management Leave:Those Management employees designated as exempt receive eighty (80) hours per fiscal year – prorated depending on date of hire (see Internal Procedures). No accumulation.Medical, Dental and Vision After Retirement:Employees will fall under the medical retirement tier based on original date of hire as a regular employee.If employee was rehired, prior years of city service from original date of hire as a regular employee, will count towards total years of city service.For employees and retirees hired before 7/1/2019: Medical and dental premiums to be paid by the City according to the formula below:10-14 yrs of service = $50 + 25% of premiums
15-19 yrs of service = $75 + 30% of premiums
20+ yrs of service = $100 + 50% of premiums.Benefit never to exceed 75% of total premiums or $750, whichever is less. Vision is offered for up to 18 months (COBRA) and is paid by the retiree.For employees hired after 6/30/2019: The City’s maximum monthly medical contribution for each eligible retiree shall be equal to the minimum employer contribution required for active employees pursuant to the Public Employees Medical and Hospital Care Act (PEMHCA). In addition to the PEMHCA minimum, employees will receive the following contributions to their Retiree Health Savings account:
From zero (0) to five (5) years of service, employees shall receive twenty-five ($25) per month in to be deposited to the employee’s RHS account
After completion of five (5) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
After completion of ten (10) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
After completion of twenty (20) years of continuous service with the City, employees shall receive two hundred dollars ($200.00) per month to be deposited into their RHS account.
Employees who terminate City service for reasons other than retirement or layoff prior to ten (10) years of continuous service with the City will forfeit any City contribution.Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD Insurance:Medical plans are offered through the CalPERS medical program (PEHMCA) using the unequal, minimum contribution methodology. Dental plan is self-insured through Delta Dental. Vision plan is Vision Service Plan. The life insurance is a $24,000 term life insurance with $1,000 coverage for a spouse and children aged 6 months to 23 years, and $100 coverage for children aged 14 days to 6 months. Premium paid for by employee.The employer contributed cafeteria plan amounts for employees to apply toward health benefits (medical, dental and vision) shall be as listed below. The employee must purchase dental, vision and life at the employee only level at minimum.
Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $905 per month.
Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,358 per month.
Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $1,773 per month.
In no event shall the City contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
Medical Opt Out: City will pay $865 per month upon showing proof of other group medical coverage, but employee must purchase dental, vision and life at the employee-only level. Remainder may be diverted to supplemental salary according to the procedures governing cafeteria plans as established by law
Effective pay period inclusive of January 1, 2024:
Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $1,075 per month.
Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,822 per month.
Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $2,377 per month.
In no event shall the City contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
Medical Opt Out: City will pay $865 per month upon showing proof of other group medical coverage, but employee must purchase dental, vision and life at the employee-only level. Remainder may be diverted to supplemental salary according to the procedures governing cafeteria plans as established by law.
Effective pay period inclusive of January 1, 2025:
Employee only: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee only, not to exceed $1,175 per month.
Employee plus one: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus one, not to exceed $1,922 per month.
Employee plus two or more: City will pay up to actual premium amount of medical, dental, and vision for employee plus two or more, not to exceed $2,477 per month.
In no event shall the City contribution exceed 100% of the selected plan premium cost including dental and vision.
Medical Opt Out: City will pay $865 per month upon showing proof of other group medical coverage, but employee must purchase dental, vision and life at the employee-only level. Remainder may be diverted to supplemental salary according to the procedures governing cafeteria plans as established by law.401(a) Money Purchase Plan:City contribution of 1.5% of employee’s base salary.Retirement:For employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are new CalPERS members, the retirement formula will be 2% @ 62 in accordance with the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and includes highest thirty-six months for final compensation determination and Unused Sick Leave Credit. Employees shall have a member contribution rate of fifty percent (50%) of the total normal cost rate. For employees hired on or after February 11, 2012, the retirement program shall be the 2% @ 60 formula, highest thirty-six months for final compensation determination, 3rd level of the 1959 Survivor Benefit, Military Service Credit as Public Service, the Unused Sick Leave Credit option. Tthe employee pays the entire 7% employee contribution.For employees hired before February 11, 2012, the retirement program shall be the CalPERS 2.5% @ 55 plan, includes highest thirty-six months for final compensation determination, 1959 Survivor's Benefit (3rd Level) and Unused Sick Leave Credit. The employee pays the entire 8% employee contribution.City reports value of EPMC, if applicable.New employees covered under by public retirement system with reciprocity (i.e., 37 Act), will be placed in the 2% @ 60 plan, in accordance with PEPRA.Salary:Equity Increases:
FY 23/24: Effective first pay period after Council adoption:
PositionEquity IncreaseConstruction & Facilities Development Manager11.05%Data Services Manager4.75%Equipment and Facilities Superintendent 5.23%Finance Supervisor4.75%Fire Marshal 3.53%Information Technology Business Services Manager4.75%Information Technology Operations Manager10.24%Parks Operations Superintendent5.23%Permit Services Manager4.19%Principal Engineer 4.00%Purchasing Manager4.75%Recreation Manager 4.75%Senior Civil Engineer7.36%Senior Project Manager 4.19%Utilities Maintenance Superintendent 5.23%General Salary Increase:
FY 23/24: Effective first pay period after Council adoption – 3.00% GSI.
FY 24/25: Pay Period Inclusive of July 1, 2024 – 3.00% GSI.
Retroactivity of FY 23/24 GSI and Equity Adjustments: Effective the first pay period after approval by the City Council, employees will receive a one-time, non-PERSable lump sum equivalent payment of the general salary increase and equity adjustments retroactive to pay period inclusive of July 1, 2023.One-Time Lump Sum Payments:
FY 23/24: A one-time, non-PERSable lump sum payment of 2% of annual base salary paid the first pay period after Council adoption.
FY 24/25: A one-time, non-PERSable lump sum payment of 2% of annual base salary paid in the pay period inclusive of July 1, 2024.
Sick Leave:12 days per year. Unlimited accumulation and no payoff. However, an employee shall be paid one-half of the value of their accumulated sick leave upon layoff or death based upon their salary at the time of termination. At retirement, employee may choose to have up to 50% of the value of their accumulated sick leave paid out in cash or have up to 100% of unused sick leave reported to CalPERS as service credit.Unfunded Liability:Employee contributes $10 per month to be used to reduce the unfunded liability for retiree medical.Vacation:1-5 yrs = 10 days; 6-10 yrs = 15 days; 11-19 yrs = 20 days; 20+ yrs - 25 days. Maximum accumulation to 19 yrs = 296 hours per year; maximum accumulation to 20 yrs = 356 hours per year. Total payoff at separation. Employees will be eligible to sell back unused accrued vacation hours annually in the second pay period of January each calendar year.To qualify to participate in the vacation sell back program, the employee must use a minimum of 40 hours of accrued leave time (not including sick leave or paid holidays) in the preceding calendar year, and submit a request form by December prior to the sell back.If qualified, employees can sell back up to 80 hours of accrued vacation time each calendar year.If employee was rehired, prior years of city service from original date of hire as a regular employee, will count towards total years of city service.Employees in this group should refer to the City Personnel Rules for further information on personnel practices, and terms and conditions of employment.01 To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. Do you understand these instructions?
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Describe your experience in developing and implementing environmental programs or policies, particularly within a municipal government context. How have you navigated review and implementation of regulatory requirements (such as SB 1383) and engaged stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes?
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Waste reduction and recycling are critical components of sustainability efforts. Please s share your experience in managing waste reduction programs and promoting resource conservation. How have you addressed challenges in waste management, and what strategies have you employed to achieve positive outcomes?
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Water conservation and stormwater management are key priorities for many municipalities. How have you approached these issues in your previous roles? Describe any innovative solutions or best practices you have implemented to enhance water quality and resilience in urban environments.
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Sustainability is an evolving field with constantly changing technologies and best practices. How do you stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in environmental management? Describe any professional development activities or networking opportunities you actively participate in to stay abreast of developments in the field.
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Why are you interested in joining the City of West Sacramento as the Environmental Services and Sustainability Manager? What unique skills, experiences, or perspectives do you bring to this role, and how do you envision contributing to the city's sustainability goals and initiatives?
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