Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator - SF Environment Department (TPV 5638)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Construction and Demolition (C&D) team is hiring a Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator to assist in the implementation and enforcement of all elements of the City’s C&D Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code, Chapter 14). 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. The 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. Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials account for up to half of all solid waste generated in San Francisco and up to a quarter of all disposal. In its Climate Action Plan (CAP), the City committed to reduce solid waste generation by 15% and total disposal by 50%, with specific reference to building materials. Chapter 14 of the Environment Code established a model of oversight of C&D materials that relies on monitoring the discarded material chain-of-custody. The C&D Zero Waste team monitors activities at project sites that generate C&D waste, the transporters that collect and haul debris and discarded materials, and the resource recovery practices at Registered Facilities tasked with diverting materials away from landfill. The mission of the C&D Zero Waste team is to drive the highest and best use for the end-of-life outcomes of discarded C&D materials. This position will work closely with community partners and conduct frequent site visits to ensure compliance and understanding of code requirements, with a focus on implementing programs and enforcing requirements relating to the following state and local codes: Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (San Francisco Environment Code Chapter 14) California Green Building Standards Code—Part 11, Title 24, California Code of Regulations.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
One (1) year of experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing or evaluating qualifying programs or policies. Qualifying programs and policies include those in the field of environment, construction and demolition, and/or zero waste.
Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. One year of experience is equal to thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Demonstrated capacity to effectively communicate in public settings, deliver technical assistance and engage with a wide cross-sector of community partners.
Skilled in case management.
Knowledgeable in the utilization of case management tools; experience in identifying, tracking and communicating progression of outcomes.
Knowledge of the construction sector including contractors, municipal solid waste sector, service providers, recycling facilities, reuse/deconstruction, material end markets.
Knowledge of Green Building principles, regulations, and policies.
Fluency in Cantonese, Spanish or other languages commonly spoken in San Francisco besides English.

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination, implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14).
Conduct construction jobsite inspections to monitor and enforce compliance, facilitate outreach, and provide technical assistance.
Collaborate with other inspectors to achieve consistent and effective oversight through desktop applications and field visits.
Assist in the implementation of and help inform code enforcement tactics, including documentation of findings, issuance of Notices of Violation (NOV) citations and fines, and management of follow up communications and case resolution efforts.
Assist in the administration and oversight of the city’s online debris tracking system, Green Halo.
Review Material Reduction and Recovery Plans (MRRPs) to ensure compliance with state and local requirements, help inform enforcement actions, and provide trainings and support to impacted stakeholders.
Participate in and facilitate in-person and virtual educational and outreach efforts of state and local debris management requirements, including the use of Green Halo.
Update and maintain internal database to track enforcement actions and deliver reports on activities and outcomes.
Assist in coordinating with other city departments such as Public Works, Department of Building Inspection, and Department of Public Health to monitor compliance and enforce state and local debris management requirements.
Perform other administrative and professional duties and tasks, as assigned.