Supervising Environmental Services Specialist - Code Division, PBCE

Position Duties The Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department is currently seeking to fill one full-time Supervising Environmental Services Specialist vacancy in the Legal Enforcement Agency (LEA) Section within the Code Division.

range(s) for this classification is: $129,926.16 - $158,383.68 Annually This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Supervising Environmental Services Specialist serves as the programmatic and operational lead for the City of San José's Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), a state-certified program operating under the authority of CalRecycle and Public Resources Code sections 40000 et seq.

This position ensures that all solid waste facilities within the City's jurisdiction operate in compliance with state minimum standards and permit conditions, protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

The Supervising Environmental Services Specialist provides direct supervision of Environmental Inspection staff, manages program planning and reporting obligations to CalRecycle, and serves as the City's primary liaison to state and regional regulatory partners.

The incumbent leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the LEA's Enforcement Program Plan (EPP), coordinates responses to facility violations and complaints, and ensures the City's compliance with CalRecycle's triennial evaluation requirements.

The position also oversees permitting activities for solid waste facilities, including landfills, transfer/processing stations, material recovery facilities, composting operations, and construction and demolition waste facilities operating within the City's jurisdiction.

Plans, organizes, and supervises the daily work activities of Environmental Inspection staff assigned to the LEA program, including scheduling inspections, reviewing inspection reports, and ensuring timely submission to CalRecycle's Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) database. Oversees solid waste facility permitting, including review and processing of permit applications, permit modifications, and closures for landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, composting operations, anaerobic digestion facilities, and construction/demolition waste processing operations. Conducts and coordinates facility inspections - both routine and complaint-driven - to evaluate compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 14 and Title 27, applicable Public Resources Code provisions, and facility-specific permit conditions; ensures inspection findings are accurately documented and communicated to operators. Initiates and manages progressive enforcement actions, including issuance of Notices of Violation, Compliance Orders with Milestones, Corrective Action Orders, and Cease and Desist Orders; escalates to civil penalty proceedings or permit suspension/revocation when cooperative compliance efforts are unsuccessful. Prepares and maintains the LEA's Enforcement Program Plan (EPP) and all required annual reports to CalRecycle, ensuring the City's program meets certification standards and satisfies triennial evaluation requirements. Coordinates with CalRecycle oversight inspectors and state, regional, and local agency partners - including the State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Air Districts, and Department of Toxic Substances Control - on matters involving shared regulatory jurisdiction over solid waste facilities. Provides staff training and development on inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, state regulatory requirements, and CalRecycle program updates; ensures staff competency through ongoing professional development aligned with CalRecycle pre-certification training standards. Responds to public complaints regarding solid waste facility operations, conducts investigations, documents findings, and coordinates appropriate enforcement or corrective action responses. Manages program budget, monitors expenditures, prepares budget recommendations, and tracks program performance metrics; prepares statistical reports and trend analyses for division leadership. Represents the LEA program at public meetings, stakeholder workshops, and interagency forums; serves as subject matter expert on solid waste regulatory requirements for City departments, elected officials, and the public. Oversees records management for all LEA program files, inspection histories, permit documents, and enforcement case files, consistent with CalRecycle's documentation and records retention requirements.

Position Duties The Planning, Building and Code Enforcement Department is currently seeking to fill one full-time Supervising Environmental Services Specialist vacancy in the Legal Enforcement Agency (LEA) Section within the Code Division.

range(s) for this classification is:

$129,926.16 - $158,383.68 Annually

This salary range(s) includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation.

Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Supervising Environmental Services Specialist serves as the programmatic and operational lead for the City of San José's Local Enforcement Agency (LEA), a state-certified program operating under the authority of CalRecycle and Public Resources Code sections 40000 et seq.

This position ensures that all solid waste facilities within the City's jurisdiction operate in compliance with state minimum standards and permit conditions, protecting public health, safety, and the environment.

The Supervising Environmental Services Specialist provides direct supervision of Environmental Inspection staff, manages program planning and reporting obligations to CalRecycle, and serves as the City's primary liaison to state and regional regulatory partners.

The incumbent leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the LEA's Enforcement Program Plan (EPP), coordinates responses to facility violations and complaints, and ensures the City's compliance with CalRecycle's triennial evaluation requirements.

The position also oversees permitting activities for solid waste facilities, including landfills, transfer/processing stations, material recovery facilities, composting operations, and construction and demolition waste facilities operating within the City's jurisdiction.

• Plans, organizes, and supervises the daily work activities of Environmental Inspection staff assigned to the LEA program, including scheduling inspections, reviewing inspection reports, and ensuring timely submission to CalRecycle's Solid Waste Information System (SWIS) database.
• Oversees solid waste facility permitting, including review and processing of permit applications, permit modifications, and closures for landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, composting operations, anaerobic digestion facilities, and construction/demolition waste processing operations.
• Conducts and coordinates facility inspections - both routine and complaint-driven - to evaluate compliance with California Code of Regulations Title 14 and Title 27, applicable Public Resources Code provisions, and facility-specific permit conditions; ensures inspection findings are accurately documented and communicated to operators.
• Initiates and manages progressive enforcement actions, including issuance of Notices of Violation, Compliance Orders with Milestones, Corrective Action Orders, and Cease and Desist Orders; escalates to civil penalty proceedings or permit suspension/revocation when cooperative compliance efforts are unsuccessful.
• Prepares and maintains the LEA's Enforcement Program Plan (EPP) and all required annual reports to CalRecycle, ensuring the City's program meets certification standards and satisfies triennial evaluation requirements.
• Coordinates with CalRecycle oversight inspectors and state, regional, and local agency partners - including the State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Air Districts, and Department of Toxic Substances Control - on matters involving shared regulatory jurisdiction over solid waste facilities.
• Provides staff training and development on inspection techniques, enforcement procedures, state regulatory requirements, and CalRecycle program updates; ensures staff competency through ongoing professional development aligned with CalRecycle pre-certification training standards.
• Responds to public complaints regarding solid waste facility operations, conducts investigations, documents findings, and coordinates appropriate enforcement or corrective action responses.
• Manages program budget, monitors expenditures, prepares budget recommendations, and tracks program performance metrics; prepares statistical reports and trend analyses for division leadership.
• Represents the LEA program at public meetings, stakeholder workshops, and interagency forums; serves as subject matter expert on solid waste regulatory requirements for City departments, elected officials, and the public.
• Oversees records management for all LEA program files, inspection histories, permit documents, and enforcement case files, consistent with CalRecycle's documentation and records retention requirements.

Education A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs (e.g.: programs in air quality, integrated waste management, biology, agriculture, energy, forestry or parks, habitat restoration, wastewater, water resources, stormwater, archaeology, geology, resource conservation, industrial or environmental health and safety, or any program emphasizing environmental sustainability or environmental regulatory compliance), including two (2) years of experience leading people or projects. Relevant experience in environmental services programs typically includes: preparing outreach/educational materials, conducting survey work, tracking and monitoring deliverables, coordinating special events, promoting programs, implementing new programs, policy development, planning and permitting, grants or contracts administration, analyzing data and creating reports, and/or tracking budgets. Acceptable Substitution A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs. Additional years of experience in developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Licensing Highly Preferred: A valid State of California Environmental Health Specialist registration pursuant to California Health & Safety Code, Sections 106600-106735 Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs (e.g.: programs in air quality, integrated waste management, biology, agriculture, energy, forestry or parks, habitat restoration, wastewater, water resources, stormwater, archaeology, geology, resource conservation, industrial or environmental health and safety, or any program emphasizing environmental sustainability or environmental regulatory compliance), including two (2) years of experience leading people or projects.

Relevant experience in environmental services programs typically includes: preparing outreach/educational materials, conducting survey work, tracking and monitoring deliverables, coordinating special events, promoting programs, implementing new programs, policy development, planning and permitting, grants or contracts administration, analyzing data and creating reports, and/or tracking budgets.

Acceptable Substitution A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs.

Additional years of experience in developing, promoting, and/or implementing environmental programs may be substituted for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing Highly Preferred: A valid State of California Environmental Health Specialist registration pursuant to California Health & Safety Code, Sections 106600-106735

Form 700 requirement This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions.

You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Computer Skills Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited: MS Outlook, mS word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Decision Making Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead: displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges pursue continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Leadership Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Project Management Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Supervision Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner.

Written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, well-organized, legible, concise, and in proper grammatical form.

Responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion.

Asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended.

Ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov .

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies, and federal and state rules and regulations.

Computer Skills Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited: MS Outlook, mS word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.

Decision Making Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.

Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead: displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges pursue continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.

Leadership Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Problem Solving Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem(s); collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Project Management Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.

Supervision Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Communication Skills Communicates and listens effectively and responds in a timely, effective, positive, and respectful manner.

Written reports and correspondence are accurate, complete, well-organized, legible, concise, and in proper grammatical form.

Responds to statements and comments of others in a way that reflects understanding of the content and the accompanying emotion.

Asks clarifying questions to assure understanding of what the speaker intended.

Ensures consistent communication takes place within area of responsibility.

Selection Process: The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions.Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process.

Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Jennifer Macias at Jennifer.Macias1@sanjoseca.gov .

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans.

Please visit the City's benefits page for detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website .

You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks site to explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

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• College (1 to 29 semester units/ 1 to 44 quarter units)
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• College (60 to 89 semester units/ 90 to 134 quarter units)
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• Yes, I possess a valid State of California Environmental Health Specialist registration pursuant to California Health & Safety Code, Sections 106600–106735.
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