Environmental Program Analyst

City of Gilroy • Gilroy, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Gilroy is seeking a qualified professional to serve as an Environmental Programs Analyst. This is a full-time journey-level, exempt position that performs independent, professional-level analytical and program management work in support of the City's environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. Under the general direction of the Environmental Programs Manager, the Analyst manages a variety of environmental programs, projects, budgets, research, regulatory reporting, and administrative assignments requiring sound judgment, strong analytical skills, and a thorough understanding of applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Primary responsibilities include administering and ensuring compliance with SB 1383 Organics Recycling requirements, the Statewide Trash Amendments, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. The position conducts field inspections, monitors regulatory compliance, maintains program data, prepares technical reports, coordinates with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public, and supports community outreach and education efforts. The Analyst also researches and evaluates environmental issues, develops recommendations and policies, coordinates projects across City departments, and monitors changes in environmental regulations. Depending on operational needs, the position may supervise full-time and part-time employees, interns, volunteers, and consultant.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional analytical or administrative experience in sustainability, environmental programs, or a closely related field.
• At least two (2) years at the journey level with supervisory/lead responsibility.
• Strong experience in utilization of computers including word-processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation (PowerPoint or Prezi) and e-mail communication applications.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Driver License and a safe driving record.
• Willingness to continue education and training.
• Pass an employment background check to include a Department of Justice criminal record check.
• Pass a post-offer medical evaluation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in a public agency.
• Additional directly related professional experience.
• Experience or familiarity with MS4 stormwater or SB 1383 programs.
• Intermediate Excel or database tracking skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Administering and ensuring compliance with SB 1383 Organics Recycling requirements, the Statewide Trash Amendments, and the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit.
• Conducting field inspections.
• Monitoring regulatory compliance.
• Maintaining program data.
• Preparing technical reports.
• Coordinating with regulatory agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public.
• Supporting community outreach and education efforts.
• Researching and evaluating environmental issues.
• Developing recommendations and policies.
• Coordinating projects across City departments.
• Monitoring changes in environmental regulations.
• Supervising full-time and part-time employees, interns, volunteers, and consultant (depending on operational needs).

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits
• 3% range extension is available once an employee reaches the top of the salary range. Per the MOU, placement in the range extension is based on one year at top of range, good work performance, and completion of five years of service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level