Environmental Services Coordinator na City of Compton, CA

About the Department

Under general supervision of the Water Department General Manger or designee; manages the City’s solid waste collection and recycling programs, related grant funded programs, monitors contractor’s performance to ensure environmental compliance, investigates and resolves escalated customer services issues; and performs other related duties.

Position Duties

Works under the administrative direction of the Water Department General Manager or designee, supervises assigned support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Manages and participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs. Manages the City's solid waste and trash collection and recycling programs, waste reduction, and related grant funded programs to ensure environmental compliance and that contractual requirements and customer service/community needs are satisfied.
• Continuously monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of solid waste collection/disposal programs and service delivery methods and procedures; assesses and monitors contractor's performance and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Oversees grant funded activities including Used Oil Disposal and Recycling; monitors contractor's performance; develops new programs for grant funding.
• Oversees the preparation of tax roll accounts for submission to the County, reports on corrections as needed.
• Reviews, investigates and responds to service level adjustment requests and escalated residential or commercial service complaints.
• Oversees or performs the collection, interpretation, and preparation of data for studies, reports, and recommendations on a variety of solid waste projects.
• Provides staff assistance to the General Manager; assists with Division budget preparation, reviews and approves invoices; reviews and approves billing adjustments.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence; prepares and presents oral and written reports; represents the Division to outside agencies and organizations; coordinates public education activities and provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Assists with the selection, training, motivation and evaluation of division personnel, provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Other Qualifications

Education and Experience: Possession of a bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a related field; AND three five (5) years’ experience in project/service contract management customer relations and budgeting; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• City Code, City Ordinances, Standard Operating Manual, Personnel policies and procedures, and applicable Memoranda of Understanding.
• Current and proposed legislation and laws of local, state, and federal governments that affect solid waste collection and disposal programs including the CA Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB 939).
• Analytical, organizational, statistical and management practices applicable to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, customer service and personnel management.
• Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, outside agencies, community groups, local businesses, and the general public.
• Analyzing project costs and benefits and preparing comprehensive economic analyses.
• Developing and administering budgets and monitoring expenditures.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment.
• Work may involve exposure to wet surfaces, occasional loud noise and dust.
• Work requires light lifting, carrying and driving.
• Moderate finger dexterity and near vision is required.

Internal applicants must use their personal email to apply, as City of Compton work emails will not be accepted for job applications. While we cannot prevent applicants from using their work email, the City is not responsible for missed communications due to system outages, firewall restrictions, employee leave, or any other technical or accessibility issues affecting City email accounts.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered.

Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

EXAMINATION 
The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligible list from which vacant position(s) may be filled.
Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination and interview process.

Phase one (1) is a written examination (weighted 50%) which will measure all or portions of the above knowledge, and skills. Phase two (2) is an oral examination (weighted 50%) that will be administered by an appraisal panel to evaluate professional qualifications, background and suitability. A passing score for each phase is 70%. Each candidate will be notified via e-mail of their status at each step of the recruitment.
 
The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.
 
GENERAL INFORMATION TO EXAMINATION APPLICANTS 
The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.
 
ELIGIBLE LISTS 
Recruitment may be conducted on a (a) promotional basis, (b) open-competitive basis, or (c) promotional and open-competitive basis simultaneously. All candidates who attain an overall score of at least 70.00 (open-competitive) and at least 75.00 (promotional) will be placed in rank order on the relevant eligible list(s).
 
PLEASE NOTE: 
All permanent City employees that attain an overall score of at least 75.00 will be placed on both the promotional eligible list and the open-competitive eligible list. All City employees that attain a score of 70.00 on EACH PHASE of the examination but an overall score of less than 75.00 will be placed on the open-competitive eligible list only.
 
Each eligible list shall remain in effect one (1) year from the date of its establishment unless it is extended, abolished or exhausted. Whenever possible, three (3) names are certified to fill any one (1) vacant position. No candidate may be certified more than three (3) times for any one classified position. When certifying eligible lists to appointing powers, the promotional eligible list takes precedence over the open-competitive eligible list. A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.
 
EXAMINATION APPEAL PROCEDURE 
A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal. The Personnel Board will consider appeals from the decisions and ratings of qualifications appraisals (interview) boards if such appeals meet the conditions described in the Personnel Rules and Regulations (Section 6.8).
 
EXAMINATION RECORDS 
All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.
 
VETERAN’S PREFERENCE 
In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations. In order to claim veterans' credit, the applicant must submit proof of service and honorable discharge (showing specific dates of service) on a U.S. Military form (DD-214) at the time of application or not later than the final filing date for the examination.
 
FRINGE BENEFITS 
The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.