Environmental Programs Technician at City of Emeryville, CA

About the Department

Under general supervision provides outreach, technical and administrative support for the development, implementation and promotion of environmental programs and compliance within the Emeryville community which support the City’s Sustainability Element of the General Plan, Climate Action Plan, and waste reduction programs; performs other duties as required.

Position Duties

The duties listed below are illustrative only. 

• Provides outreach, training, materials, equipment and technical assistance to businesses, schools, single and multi-family residential homeowners, city facilities and city sponsored events in the implementation of waste reduction programs;   
• Participates with other City departments, community service providers, consultants, other jurisdictions and agencies in the City’s environmental program education and outreach efforts;
• Confers with other departments, public officials, consultants and citizens and explains applicable legal mandates and City policies and procedures; may make presentations on waste management projects and programs.
• Coordinates or assists in community events which promote a sustainable environment, including but not limited to Earth Day, Shoreline Clean-up, Bike-to-Work Day;
• Works with and monitors contractors to ensure compliance with the City’s Construction and Demolition Ordinance;
• Assists in the implementation of all waste reduction programs;
• Maintains knowledge of applicable regulations, City and local ordinances, and local agreements relating to recycling and waste reduction.
• Assists with oversight and implementation of the City’s waste franchise agreement
• Works with businesses to develop self administered recycling programs; conducts site specific waste audits.
• Assists in developing and implementing promotional information such as brochures, newsletters and press releases and coordinating special events.
• May conduct site inspections of businesses, schools and residential areas to assess recycling, composting and waste reduction efforts and compliance with City ordinances.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience as follows:

Education
Graduation from high school supplemented by specialized coursework or training in integrated waste management and/or resource recovery field

And 

Experience
Three years of responsible technical and administrative experience in the field(s) of environmental programs, services and/or sciences with at least one year of which shall have been performing duties related to waste reduction or diversion.   

Knowledge and Abilities 
Knowledge of the principles and industry practices of recycling and waste reduction; federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to recycling and waste reduction and applicable programs.  

Ability to perform both complex and routine technical and administrative support work with speed and accuracy; effectively coordinate recycling functions; prepare complex records and reports; communicate clearly, concisely and tactfully in both oral and written forms; accurately observe situations, document and report observations; read and comprehend complex materials that may be technical in nature; make mathematical calculations with accuracy;  establish priorities and meet critical deadlines; interpret State, Federal and local laws and regulations related to recycling and waste reduction.