Sustainability Analyst

The City of Salinas Public Works Department invites qualified candidates to apply for the position of Sustainability Analyst. We're seeking a talented individual to manage the City’s solid waste program, sustainability programs, and related initiatives. This recruitment is open until filled. Apply today!

An additional Educational Achievement premium of 2.5% will be paid for a Bachelor's degree plus 2.5% for a job-related graduate degree. Click here for a complete list of benefits.

Summary of Duties: This position is responsible for developing and managing sustainability programs for the City of Salinas. The incumbent collaborates with stakeholders to develop resources and partnerships for sustainability programs. Serves as a liaison to City departments, Federal, State, and local agencies, and the public on a range of sustainability management topics and programs.

Distinguishing Characteristics: This a single level job in the Public Works department. This position is distinguished from other positions in the department by its responsibility, knowledge, expertise, and skill regarding the management of sustainability programs for the City. Work of this class involves taking lead responsibility in planning, organizing, and implementing programs and activities.

Supervision Received and Exercised: Reports to and receives direction from the Senior Civil Engineer in the Water, Waste, and Energy Division or Department Director designee. Exercises no supervision.

• Oversees, manages, and monitors the City’s solid waste program, urban sustainability programs and initiatives.
• Provides planning, grant administration and other support for the urban forestry program.
• Develops, reviews, and implements programs for solid waste management, renewable energy and conservation, and community design programs related to sustainability topics.
• Coordinates the development of and oversees special projects related to sustainability initiatives.
• Monitors franchise contracts.
• Chairs solid waste committees and coordinates effective and professional service to City residents and businesses.
• Provides recommendations and evaluations to policy makers regarding service and effectiveness.
• Collaborates, engages, and acts as a liaison with other City departments, Federal, State, and local agencies, and with the public and community.
• Provides expertise, resources, and general knowledge regarding the City’s initiatives to lessen its impact on the environment and comply with governing regulations.
• Drafts requests for proposals, interviews and selects consultants, conducts the bid process and awards contracts.
• Tracks and manages project budgets and implementation schedules.
• Conducts research, performs analysis, and provides recommendations for program plans and goals.
• Remains engaged in related local and state sustainability issues.
• Identifies funding opportunities for City sustainability initiatives, applies for grants, and administers funding.
• Prepares, reviews, and presents various reports regarding the City’s sustainability programs to City Council, boards, commissions, and committees.
• Promotes the growth and sustainability of related programs including solid waste, recycling, energy conservation, environmental legislative analysis, grant research, and grant application.
• May provide direction to or serve as a lead for lower-level staff, as assigned.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Typical Decisions: The incumbent will make consistent administrative, managerial, and development decisions regarding the sustainability programs of the City. Will use independent judgment under supervision.

Knowledge Of

• Principles and practices of sustainability management
• Solid waste and recycling principles, practices, and program management
• Sustainability principles and processes, urban design principles, and community facilitation skills
• Public Administration, intergovernmental affairs, and public policy development
• Principles of project and program management
• Federal, State, and local regulations and laws; codes and ordinances related to solid waste, air quality, water resources and sustainability issues
• Budget management, analysis and accounting
• College level English writing and grammar and professional written, oral, and graphic presentation techniques
• Operation of personal computers with proficiency using Microsoft Office programs
  
  

Ability To

• Interpret laws and plans related to sustainability management
• Effectively organize tasks, plan time, and meet deadlines
• Manage multiple projects at one time
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City staff, other government agencies, and the public
• Prepare concise, comprehensive and accurate written reports and correspondence
• Communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively both orally and in writing
• Prepare presentations
• Understand related regulations, laws, ordinances, and codes
  
  

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Business, or a closely related field. Master’s degree is desirable.

Experience: Four years of solid waste, environmental resource, sustainability program and/or related experience. Two years working with a high level of independence in a related field of work.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid State of California Driver’s License.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Physical, mental, and emotional stamina to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position; manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, computer, business machines, and consistently stand or walk up to four hours per day as required. Vision sufficient to read fine print and display monitors; hearing sufficient to conduct conversations occasionally over the noise from groups of people, in-person, and using the telephone; speaking ability in understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversational distance, occasionally in crowds of people and for addressing groups; physical ability to push, pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, and reach overhead; physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment and walk on uneven surfaces, particularly outdoors; physical strength to lift twenty pounds from the floor; physical stamina sufficient to stand, walk and/or sit for prolonged periods of time; mental acuity to collect, interpret and analyze data, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.

Working environment is shared between an office and outside, with most work done primarily in an office setting. Work outdoors may involve exposure to heat, wind, cold, and rain. Must drive a vehicle and travel for meetings, seminars, and classes.

Employee must complete SB 1343 Sexual Harassment Prevention Training within six months of appointment and every two years thereafter.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

For questions, please contact Patricia Peñaloza, Human Resources Manager, at (831) 758-7416 or patricia.penaloza@salinas.gov