Sustainability Technician at City of Pico Rivera, CA
City of Pico Rivera, CA · Pico Rivera, United States Of America · Onsite
- Professional
- Office in Pico Rivera
About the Department
SUSTAINABILITY TECHNICIAN
Full-Time, Represented
Open/Competitive
The Administration Department is comprised of six principal operating divisions: City Council, City Attorney, City Manager, City Clerk, Informational Technology and The Office of Sustainability and Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME). The Administration Department handles a wide range of administrative functions providing overall administration, oversight, coordination, and direction to City departments, striving to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and its employees. It ensures that all departments are applying policy consistently and moving forward in the direction of City Council's priorities and goals. Additionally, the Office of the City Manager provides each City Department supervision and service-level objectives as directed by the City Council.
The Position
The Sustainability Technician performs technical duties associated with climate, air quality, energy, materials management, and sustainability programs for the City’s Office of Sustainability/Pico Rivera Innovative Municipal Energy (PRIME). Under the direction of the Director of Sustainability/PRIME, an incumbent will be assisting and/or supporting with the overall implementation of the City’s Climate Action Plan. The position focuses on internal government operations and supporting the work of community-wide initiatives that support a sustainable Pico Rivera. In addition to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the successful candidate will assist with recycling, materials management education, and outreach programs. Finally, the incumbent will support with administrative and clerical duties to ensure the continued operations of the department.
City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. Employees work a 4/10 schedule from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. This position could also be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on the needs of the department.
Position Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by particular employees in this classification. Functions may be added, modified or removed to meet the needs of the City:
- Gathers, studies the documentation, and interprets data for climate, air quality, energy, materials management, and sustainability, and prepares reports using a computer database or spreadsheet program.
- Supports collaboration between the Office of Sustainability and other departments, supports with the collaboration of the city solid waste and sustainability program, and other city staff, for integrated program development and outreach.
- Gathers information for the development and updating of policies and technical documents such as the SB 1383 organic waste recycling and surplus food recovery program, energy optimization plans, and climate action plans.
- Conducts inspections of public and private facilities throughout the City, evaluates compliance status issues, and enforces actions to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal mandates related to materials management, such as SB 1383.
- Completes basic tasks to support complex technical projects in the areas of sustainability, including greenhouse gas emissions reductions and inventory, energy conservation and renewable energy, climate adaptation and resiliency, waste reduction and recycling, alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure, and transportation options; sustainability education and outreach; and policy development.
- Monitors, surveys, and reports on activities related to sustainability goals and policies for City facilities, programs, policies, and projects.
- Supports implementation of programs and assists private parties in helping to comply with local, regional, or state sustainability goals.
- Supports public outreach efforts and public education programs dealing with sustainability issues; identifies stakeholders; prepares content for newsletters and website; conducts surveys and reviews data; and leads public meetings.
- Assists with scheduling and provides support to the Director on communication with regional and state partners for implementation of climate action efforts.
- Distributes surveys and assists in program evaluation.
- Responds to customer service requests for the Office of Sustainability.
- Prepares technical reports, correspondence, and a variety of internal memoranda.
- Assists with administrative duties, including processing invoices and purchase orders, file management, calendar management and scheduling, answering phone calls from the public, and formatting documents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Modern office equipment, procedures, and practices; ability to learn financial and data processing systems used by the City; research techniques; methods and techniques of customer services and effective problem resolution; database management; data gathering and reporting techniques; principles and practices of providing training and effective lead direction to others; and rules of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
Climate: Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of climate change, climate vulnerabilities, climate mitigation and adaptation strategies; and understand the laws and regulations applicable to climate change.
Energy: Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of energy efficiency, energy conservation, and energy management; understand the laws and regulations applicable to energy management; learn the principles and practices of a Community Choice Aggregation program.
Materials Management: Knowledgeable of the principles and practices of categorization for waste (trash, recyclables, and organics); understand the laws and regulations applicable to materials management.
Administrative: Knowledgeable of the policies and procedures of municipal accounting and procurement; knowledgeable of the principles and practices of drafting memoranda, reports, and public outreach materials; knowledgeable of the principles and practices of customer service and interaction with the public.
Skills/Ability to:
Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills; use conflict resolution techniques; follow oral and written instructions; interpret standards and practices; work with minimal supervision; write reports; comply with required regulations; maintain confidentiality of non-public records.
Depending upon position assignment, may be required to interpret review documents and solve problems; interpret laws and regulations; give effective oral and public presentations; deal effectively with the public, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies; and represent the City at functions.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks; research and interpret data.
Perform mathematical computations.
Communicating orally with internal staff, the public, and City and government officials to give and receive information in a courteous manner.
Study documentation and resolving technical data, situations, and problems.
Researching, compiling, and summarizing a variety of informational and statistical data and materials.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with direction from the Director of Sustainability.
Applying logical thinking to solve problems or accomplish tasks; to understand, interpret and communicate complicated policies, procedures, and protocols.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or GED certificate is required.
- College coursework/extension classes; and/or Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is desirable.
- Two (2) years of related experience assisting or supporting in program and project management and implementation within sustainability, energy, materials management, or community engagement.
- Current work experience within a municipal environment is desired.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands
The position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires repetitive hand and finger movement and fine coordination in preparing reports using a computer keyboard. The incumbent is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The position also requires both near and far vision in reading written reports and work-related documents. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal service. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 20 pounds is also required.
Mental Demands
While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.
Other Qualifications
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid California Class C Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. (City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.)
- Must possess a Sustainable Resource Management Professional certification or other equivalent certification either at time of hire or within six (6) months of hire.
Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).
TESTING:
Candidates who pass all qualifying phases of the recruitment process (e.g., minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examinations) will be placed in an eligibility pool for the hiring department to initiate the selection process. Please note: recruitment timelines may vary. Updates will be provided to candidates throughout the process.
FINAL FILING DATE:This recruitment will close by 11:59 p.m., November 19, 2025.
SELECTION PROCESS:It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.
It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.
For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected].
Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Upon conditional offer the selected candidate will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.
Probationary Period
New appointments shall be tentative and are subject to twelve (12) months probation. Promotional appointments shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of six (6) months.
Emergency Disaster Worker
City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: [email protected].
City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660
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