The Port of San Diego is currently seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Specialist to be part of our Green Port team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of six years of experience involving the development, analysis, and/or implementation of professional program assignments related to environmental sustainability. Direct experience with climate action planning and/or energy management is preferred.
The ideal candidate is a self-starter and a proactive go-getter with the resourcefulness to seek out answers. This individual is also a critical thinker who is detail oriented, thinks outside the box, and demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot and analyze detailed and high level perspectives to achieve results-oriented solutions. We desire someone who is able to manage projects and critical deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, while providing stellar customer service to internal and external customers, staff, and the public.
If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, please read on for further details regarding the position and requirements.
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under direction, performs a variety of highly responsible, professional duties involved in the development, implementation and administration of specialized, complex and large programs to ensure the Port’s compliance with federal, state and local environmental protection laws and regulations; plans, organizes, supervises and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff; enforces environmental regulations of the Port code; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Senior Environmental Specialist is the advanced professional level class in the Environmental Specialist class series. Incumbents are assigned complex program responsibilities requiring a broad understanding of the Port’s environmental protection program goals, objectives and technical requirements in any and/or all of its program areas, including natural resources management, storm water management, watershed management, site assessment and remediation, bay water and sediment quality, sustainability and air quality and public information. Incumbents develop, implement and administer policies and programs to ensure Port operations and activities comply with environmental protection laws and regulations.
Senior Environmental Specialist is distinguished from Associate Environmental Specialist in that an incumbent in the former class develops, executes and monitors the most complex or sensitive environmental programs and serves as supervisor or team leader for a group of environmental specialists.
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The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and personal development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching for performance improvement and development; recommends merit increases and other rewards to recognize performance; takes disciplinary action subject to management concurrence, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with the Port’s human resources Rules and Regulations, policies and labor contract provisions.
- Provides leadership and works with staff to create a high performance, service-oriented work environment that supports the Port’s mission, objectives and service expectations; provides leadership and participates in programs and activities that promote workplace diversity and a positive employee relations environment.
- Researches, develops, recommends, implements and monitors activities of environmental programs; plans, organizes, supervises the development of and recommends program designs and budgets; directs, manages and participates in the development and recommendation of associated program policies and operating and administrative procedures; develops and supervises development of annual work programs and calendars; plans, organizes and implements work activities to meet established overall program goals policies and objectives and analyzes alternative methods or processes to meet program and service delivery goals; monitors and ensures program compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and regulatory agency and program requirements; maintains and reports on program activities and performance results; assists in tracking program expenditures.
- Performs or oversees environmental field investigative and compliance work and special studies requiring a high level of technical expertise and knowledge within areas of assigned specialty; plans, organizes and manages site assessments and field investigations, plans, manages, directs or performs field sampling, other environmental survey activities and activities associated with storm water, watersheds, bay water and sediment quality and hazardous waste management property inspections and clean-up/mitigation efforts and their associated educational programs; plans, organizes and directs the activities of field crews; performs or directs performance of both Port and tenant environmental compliance investigations; oversees the compilation and analyses of or compiles, analyzes and summarizes data and findings and develops and recommends courses of action.
- Formulates and manages detailed program plans; manages and participates in the development and recommendations of environmental programs (air, sustainability, stormwater, development), policies, operating and administrative policies and procedures; oversees development of policies, workplans, programs, calendars; plans, organizes and implements work activities to meet established environmental policies. Monitors and ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations; facilitates the resolution of environmental issues between stakeholders, maintains and reports on program activities and performance results in compliance with environmental policies.
- Coordinates or assists in coordinating program activities with pertinent outside agencies; determines and makes recommendations regarding appropriate levels of coordination; participates in developing program partnerships with external agencies and organizations; assists in development of agreements for multi-agency efforts.
- Provides expertise, consultation, information and technical assistance to other departments, tenants, agencies and organizations; responds to a variety of environmental inquiries from representatives of different Port divisions/departments or tenants and develops and provides recommendations for addressing environmental issues; interprets, explains and applies laws, regulations, rules, policies, processes and procedures related to areas of responsibility for Port management, staff and tenants; coordinates with other agencies for information sharing and community education; responds to requests for information regarding program activities or requirements; represents the department in meetings with internal and external agencies regarding program issues; plans, develops and conducts in-house training for assigned programs.
- Plans, develops and conducts program outreach and promotional activities for assigned programs; develops or directs development of information, outreach and educational materials; works with in-house staff to plan, organize and implement effective public and media relations goals and strategies; makes presentations to tenants and community, neighborhood, business and school groups on assigned programs; plans and carries out initiatives to encourage public participation in program activities.
- Develops and manages consultant or contractor contracts related to assigned areas of specialty; coordinates and oversees work of consultants to ensure contract terms are met; monitors work programs and schedules to ensure timely project completion; reviews invoices and identifies discrepancies.
- Participates in analyses of environmental components related to programs of specialty in Port and tenant development and improvement projects; reviews and comments on bid specifications, contractor submittals and other applicable areas of projects; identifies issues and develops and offers recommendations for mitigation.
- Develops, writes, reviews, presents and maintains a variety of reports, documents, correspondence and records related to assigned programs; composes and presents written technical reports and reviews subordinate staff reports; drafts correspondence to other Port departments and state and federal regulatory agencies; drafts agenda items; maintains and oversees maintenance of accurate, complete and current records.
- Develops and recommends revisions and improvements to section and department guidelines and pertinent Port policies and procedures; keeps abreast of and incorporates training regarding environmental developments related to programs of specialty.
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Knowledge of:
- Principles, theories, methods and techniques of natural resources management, environ-mental protection, storm water, watershed management, sustainability and site assessment and remediation.
- Principles, practices and methods of program, administrative and organizational analysis.
- Principles and practices of program/project planning and management.
- Principles and practices of public administration, including purchasing, contracting and maintenance of public records.
- Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Principles and practices of public outreach and involvement, including marketing principles and practices.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication.
- Computer capabilities applicable to functional responsibilities.
- Principles and practices of effective supervision.
Ability to:
- Analyze assigned program, administrative and operational issues, evaluate alternatives and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
- Collect, evaluate and interpret appropriate and applicable data, either in statistical or narrative form.
- Coordinate program activities with multiple stakeholders to ensure agreement and consensus.
- Apply sound, creative problem-solving techniques to resolve difficult program issues and problems.
- Understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, regulations, ordinances and policies applicable to assigned program responsibilities.
- Understand, interpret and respond to internal and external customer needs and expectations.
- Supervise and evaluate the work of professional consultants, contractors and designated staff.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports, correspondence and other documents appro¬priate to the audience.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing to both internal and external program stake¬holders.
- Ensure the maintenance of all required files, records and documentation.
- Exercise independent judgment and initiative within establish guidelines.
- Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult and sensitive people, issues and situations.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education, Training and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in environmental, biological, physical, chemical or earth science or a closely related field to work being performed by the Port; and six years of progressively responsible experience involving analysis, planning, and/or implementation of professional environmental-related program assignments, at least two of which were in a lead or supervisory capacity. A Masters Degree in environmental, biological, physical, chemical or earth science or a closely related field can be substituted for one year of experience. Time served as a District Intern counts towards the years of experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A current, valid California Class C driver’s license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter in order to operate a vehicle on District business.
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PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.
Resolution #: 2014 - 130 Dated: June 10, 2014
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