Assistant​/Associate​/Environmental Services Specialist – Environmental Services Department

The City of San José's Environmental Services Department (ESD) is an award-winning department with a mission to deliver world-class utility services and programs to improve our health, environment and economy. The Department is a national leader in managing garbage and recycling services; watershed protection and pollution prevention; municipal drinking water and recycled water; sustainability initiatives; and the operation and infrastructure improvements of the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility.

Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San José.

Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents!

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The Water Resources Division is comprised of three sections:
Municipal Water System, South Bay Water Recycling, and Operations and Maintenance. The Water Resources Division provides potable water service through the Municipal Water System to the communities of Evergreen, North San José/Alviso, Edenvale, and Coyote. The Water Resources Division also provides recycled water supplies through the South Bay Water Recycling system within the cities of San José, Santa Clara, and Milpitas.

South Bay Water Recycling includes 165 miles of pipeline and facilities, including four pump stations, three reservoirs, and Retail Agency Operations and Maintenance activities for over 1,100 individual customer connections. In addition, the Water Resources Division also implements water conservation efforts.

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full‑time Assistant/Associate/Environmental Services Specialist (Water Resources and Compliance Specialist) vacancy in the Water Resources Division.

This is a fully onsite position located at the Environmental Services Department’s Municipal Water Office at 3025 Tuers Road, San Jose, CA 95121.

The salary ranges for these classifications are:

• Assistant Environmental Services Specialist: $86,726.64 - $
• Associate Environmental Services Specialist: $ - $
• Environmental Services Specialist: $ - $

The salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non‑pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will assist in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs/policies/practices that ensure compliance with regulations including the effective execution of Water Resources’ Cross‑Connection Control Program and O&M safety and Hazardous Materials management.

The Water Resources & Compliance Specialist will provide expertise and experience with program implementation, policy interpretation, including performing inspections, trainings, and other compliance program elements.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Reporting to and supporting the O&M Environmental Compliance Program Manager in planning and implementing programs and projects to ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and safety standards. Responsibilities include researching and analyzing Cross‑Connection Control Handbook regulations; developing and recommending policies and procedures for outreach and hazard assessments; researching and implementing efficient operational processes and workflows; implementing and maintaining data management systems to support compliance tracking, reporting, and program operations;
  
  and supporting special projects focused on…