Regulatory Specialist – Project Design & Development - Public Works (5620)
About The Position
San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) is seeking a Regulatory Specialist for its Project Design and Development division. This role is crucial in ensuring that all construction, planning, development, and maintenance and operations projects undertaken by San Francisco Public Works comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The department has a significant operational scope with a $453 million annual operating budget and a capital portfolio exceeding $3 billion, employing over 1,700 individuals. Public Works is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in San Francisco through an equity lens, managing a wide range of services including street and building design and construction, right-of-way cleaning and maintenance, bond program management, and addressing major city challenges.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning or a related field
- Four (4) years of verifiable work experience in environmental permitting and regulations; environmental investigations; environmental or other regulatory compliance; or environmental project management; or utility regulatory analysis
- Possession of a valid California driver license
Nice To Haves
- A Master’s degree in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning, public policy, economics or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of work experience
- A law degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience
- A PhD in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning, public policy, economics, or related field may substitute for two (2) years of work experience
Responsibilities
- Research and track all federal, state and local regulations that may affect the department
- Advise management of pertinent and timely regulations and make recommendations on the appropriate departmental actions
- Provides regulatory expertise and permit processing support to managers and staff
- Reviews plans including planning and development plans, capital improvement project plans, property management & maintenance plans, and other related plans
- Performs or oversees consultants' performance of an environmental sample collection and analysis program
- Assists in making technical presentations to regulatory agencies and related public agencies
- Implements and assists in developing permit processing and inspection practices and procedures related to compliance with regulations affecting operations and facilities maintenance projects, property development and management and land-use programs to manage environmental liabilities
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with a diverse staff
- Establishes and maintains permit files
- Drives city vehicles
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
