Building Materials Circularity Coordinator (5640) - SF Environment Department

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

10d•$108,992 - $132,444•Hybrid

About The Position

The SF Environment Department is looking to hire a skilled project manager and seasoned collaborator to join our Construction and Demolition Zero Waste team. We are looking for an individual who excels at driving large‑scale behavior change through clear and accessible communication, brings demonstrated expertise in sustainable building materials management, and thrives when engaging a wide range of partners and stakeholders to advance shared objectives. This position offers a dynamic and meaningful opportunity to contribute your talents toward strengthening San Francisco’s leadership in sustainability and shaping a more resilient future for the planet. The C&D team sits within the larger Zero Waste team at the SF Environment. The Zero Waste program aims to reduce the generation and the disposal of materials with an emphasis on the Zero Waste hierarchy of redesign, reduction, reuse, repair, recycle/compost, beneficial reuse, and then disposal. San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) advances climate protection and enhances quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing toxic chemical hazards, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement. The Department follows the hybrid work model, where staff work in office four days a week and are able to work from home one day of their choosing.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Two (2) years of professional experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing, or evaluating qualifying programs or policies. Qualifying programs and policies include those in the field of environment, community engagement, zero waste, and/or construction and demolition.
Additional experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

Nice To Haves

Experience with job duties involving the research, development, implementation, and/or enforcement of policies and/or programs supporting the reuse of building materials
Experience overseeing the implementation, and/or oversight of grant administration, and/or vendor contracts
Skilled project manager with experience stewarding processes to drive stakeholder engagement and community partnerships
Experience gaining compliance with legislation; emphasis on solid waste and/or green building requirements.
Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English
An understanding of equity, inclusion and diversity concepts

Responsibilities

Develop, coordinate, and implement programs, policies, and partnerships to increase reuse, recycling and/or composting outcomes in the construction sector
Coordinate efforts to scale compliance with elements of Environment Code Chapters 7 and 14, including designing, analyzing, revising and making recommendations for program enhancements
Engage and work collaboratively with City staff, building industry experts and organizations, local and state authorities, community-based organizations, San Francisco businesses and residents, and other stakeholders to support efforts to monitor and enforce compliance with state and local building material management requirements
Support oversight of construction and demolition (C&D) projects required to demonstrate and document compliance with State (CALGreen) and local debris recovery requirements
Utilize Green Halo software to review Material Reduction and Recovery Plans in partnership with the Department of Building Inspection (DBI) and respond to inquiries as needed by providing support and technical assistance to businesses and other stakeholders regarding compliance with requirements
Update and maintain databases (e.g., Salesforce) and records; analyze data and report findings; develop data use strategies to track all pertinent information and prepare reports
Support SF Environment staff with grant and contract proposals, including identifying funding opportunities, tracking expenditures and deliverables, and developing and administering reports
Plan and facilitate education, training, and engagement events including presentations at Commissions and Board of Supervisor committees
Develop digital engagement and in-person outreach campaigns; research and develop campaigns and strategies including ways to track and analyze results and issues recommendations
Prepare written and graphic materials including outreach materials web content, reports and presentations; respond to inquiries from the public, including complaints and requests for information
Supervise and support junior staff, fellows, and/or interns, as needed