Environmental Specialist I​/II

The City of Santa Rosa is looking to hire an experienced Environmental Specialist I/II in the Storm Water and Creeks Section of the Water Department!

Environmental Specialist I Salary $94,906.00 - $ Environmental Specialist II Salary $ - $

We value diversity! All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

The City of Santa Rosa is committed to building a workforce reflective of our community and establishing a lasting culture of equity and belonging within our organization. Our collective talents and expertise contribute to high-quality public services that support a vibrant, resilient, and inclusive City for our community and visitors. We celebrate a diverse workforce and welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

A competitive total compensation package!

12 paid holidays annually, plus 1 to 3 'floating holidays' per year, depending on start date and years of service $500 annually for wellness

The City is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Employer Paid Family Leave

In addition to offering a rewarding work environment, opportunity for career growth, and an excellent salary, the City of Santa Rosa provides a generous suite of benefits, including retirement through CalPERS, a competitive leave accrual package, your choice between health plans, and top of the line employer paid (free to you) vision and dental coverage. More information regarding benefits associated with this position can be found on our Miscellaneous Employee Benefits page.

Environmental Specialist I/II is a professional-level classification responsible for implementing the City’s Creek Stewardship and stormwater compliance programs, including activities required under the NPDES municipal stormwater permit and Citywide Creek Master Plan. Responsibilities include water quality monitoring, environmental permitting and compliance, biological assessments, creek restoration, construction and stormwater inspections, spill investigations, regulatory reporting, and public outreach.

The position coordinates with City departments, regulatory agencies, contractors, community organizations, and volunteers, and may provide technical direction to interns and volunteers. Incumbents are expected to exercise initiative, sound judgment, and increasing independence in analyzing environmental requirements, developing compliance strategies, managing programs, and protecting water quality and natural resources.

Environmental Specialist I performs assignments under closer supervision while developing the skills necessary to independently administer environmental programs. Environmental Specialist II performs more complex work with greater independence and responsibility and may provide technical direction to staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate for the current vacancy will possess one or more of the following characteristics: A strong passion for environmental protection and creek stewardship

Knowledge of water quality parameters, watershed processes, best practices for storm water pollution prevention,

and environmental regulations

Experience enforcing or maintaining compliance with environmental regulations Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting data in various formats

Experience and enthusiasm developing and delivering environmental outreach or education campaigns to the public

Proven skills working independently and as a member of a collaborative team Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Plans, develops, organizes, and implements water quality and biological monitoring programs required by the City’s NPDES permit and various environmental permits for public works projects; reviews, evaluates, and advises on permit requirements, applies for and coordinates permits, and conducts biological assessments and plant surveys.

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