Description
Join the City of Antioch and make a measurable impact on the future of our community! We’re seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven Environmental Resources Specialist (ERS) to help lead environmental compliance and sustainability efforts within our Public Works Department. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional who thrives on balancing big-picture strategy with hands-on program management. As ERS, you’ll be directly involved in administering key environmental services programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, advancing sustainable practices, and shaping policy that supports a resilient and environmentally responsible city. If you’re an analytical thinker, collaborative partner, and passionate environmental steward ready to drive meaningful change, we want to hear from you!
The City of Antioch offers a competitive benefits package:Collective Bargaining Unit: Local 3- Benefits: Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
- Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
- 457 Deferred Compensation Option
- Life Insurance
- Gym reimbursement
- Wellness Program
SUMMARY DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, the Environmental Resources Specialist performs technical, paraprofessional, and administrative duties in support of the City’s environmental programs, including solid waste, recycling, organics, stormwater, sustainability, and related environmental compliance activities. This classification is within the Environmental Resources Division under the Public Works Department and reports to the Environmental Resources Coordinator. This classification is distinguished from the Environmental Resources Coordinator by the performance of more routine assignments, less program-level responsibility, and more limited independent decision-making. The Specialist assists with data collection, field inspections, public outreach, waste audits, customer service, and general program support for environmental initiatives.
Examples of Duties
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Assist in monitoring compliance with Federal, State, and Local environmental regulations.
- Collect, track, and analyze data related to solid waste, recycling, organics, hazardous waste, stormwater, and related programs.
- Conduct field inspections for recycling, organics, contamination monitoring, and stormwater BMPs under direction of the Coordinator.
- Assist in preparing reports, documentation, logs, and regulatory submissions.
- Ensure waste assessments, route audits, contamination inspections, and business recycling outreach are in compliance with City’s service providers and partners.
- Assist in preparing educational materials, public outreach campaigns, and presentations.
- Respond to public inquires regarding environmental programs and services.
- Attend community events, workshops, and trainings.
- Provide administrative support such as preparing correspondence, updating websites, and maintaining records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
When Assigned to Solid Waste Program:- Assist the Environmental Resources Coordinator (ERC) in the general oversight and reporting of the City’s solid waste program, solid waste haulers, and various sub-programs.
- Assist ERC to maintain a database that illustrates the City’s relevant waste generation data (including creating new tracking and reporting mechanisms as needed for SB 1383 compliance). This information will be updated and reviewed on a monthly basis. Tracked data will be used to prepare and submit the City’s Annual Report to the State of California.
- Assist ERC to compile and report data including, but not limited to: Disposal and diversion rates of solid waste, composting and mulching, procurement, business waste, source reduction program, materials exchange, food donations by edible food generators, food donations collected by edible food recovery organizations, residential curbside pick-up, residential drop-off program, residential buy-back program, commercial on-site and off-site pick-up, commercial self-haul, school collection services, special collection events, organic waste collection, greenwaste collection, food composting, white goods, scrap metals, wood waste, concrete/asphalt/;rubber material, electronic waste, economic incentives, ordinances and education programs.
- Represent the City if needed for solid waste program audits with California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle). Program audits shall include conference calls and site visits.
- Review Franchise Waste Hauler’s agreement to ensure that the City is receiving the services that comply with the terms of the agreement. Franchise agreement items that will be monitored include, but are not limited to the following: franchise fee payment, outreach fee, administrative fee, bulky waste pick-up program, electronic waste, recycling, residential and commercial recycling collection, multifamily recycling, roll-off service, green waste collection, holiday tree collection, events, universal waste collection, household sharps collection, food waste collection, diversion requirements, route review audits, waste evaluation results, vehicle cleaning and maintenance, replacement of carts and containers, litter abatement, spill clean-up, transportation, transportation and disposal of refuse, customer billing, complaint documentation, education and public awareness, compost give-a-ways, rate adjustments, grants, records, reports, and monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
- Assist ERC to coordinate electronic waste and document shredding events.
- Assist the ERC to administer and manage the City’s Used Oil Recycling Program.
- Assist ERC as needed to apply for, administer, and manage the City’s environmental resources–related grants, including ensuring compliance with grant requirements, tracking expenditures, and preparing required reports.
- Assist ERC to coordinate and manage the City’s Municipal Sharps and Battery Collection Program.
- Assist ERC to prepare and submit an annual 303 Hazardous Waste Collection Information form to CalRecycle.
- Assist ERC to prepare and submit annual Hazardous Waste ID Number Verification and Manifest Fees Assessment to the Department of Toxic Substances Control.
- Assist ERC to prepare and submit annual Hazardous Material Disclosure Annual Certification to the Contra Costa County Health Care Agency.
- Assist ERC to enhance the City’s Residential and Commercial Recycling Programs throughout the City. Incorporate public outreach activities to regular workload.
When Assigned to Stormwater/NPDES Program: - Assist Environmental Resources Coordinator (ERC) with compliance of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit requirements, including total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation, water pollution prevention programs and stormwater ordinance enforcement.
- Assist ERC with the City’s NPDES program and serve as a liaison with the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, the County of Contra Costa and the Contra Costa Clean Water Program, attending various countywide meetings.
- Assist ERC with NPDES code enforcement activities. Partner with the City’s code enforcement officers to bring NPDES issues into compliance.
- Represent the City if needed at various regulatory compliance meetings.
- Obtain proper and pertinent training by attending countywide training. Trainings include but are not limited to the following: Pre-wet Season Construction Site BMP Inspection Training, Stormwater Program Manager Training, Illicit Discharge and Illegal Connection Training, Commercial/Industrial/Municipal Inspector Training, and Post-Construction Inspection Training.
- Review submittals of Water Quality Management Plans (WQMPs), Non-Priority Water Quality Management Plans, Erosion and Sediment Control Plans and Water Pollution Control Plans (WPCPs) for the City of Antioch and private development projects for ERC approval.
- Respond to emergency spills and properly document the incidents, including illegal connections and illicit discharges. Communicate with appropriate parties to mitigate incidences and maintain tracking system of all complaints, investigations and correspondence.
- Have knowledge of, and assist ERC with training and updating City staff regarding new technologies, changing mandates, regulations, and NPDES items.
- Assist ERC Reviewing project plans, specifications and other documents for compliance with stormwater regulations.
- Conduct routine water quality inspections for commercial, industrial, municipal and construction sites. Routine inspections also include following up and working with code enforcement to do follow up inspections for facilities referred to by Contra Costa County Health Care Agency, Contra Costa Clean Water Program, and Contra Costa County Pollution Prevention.
- Assist ERC updating stormwater inventories to track NPDES activities. Inventory includes tracking of municipal facilities, commercial facilities, industrial facilities, mobile businesses, homeowners associations, development projects, and construction sites.
- Conduct follow-up annual inspections of MS4 outfalls in the City, as needed.
- Assist with documentation of the maintenance of catch basins, stenciling of catch basins, and drainage maintenance.
- Assist with the annual distribution and review of NPDES Activity Reports from Homeowner Associations in the City.
- Maintain database and tracking of annual maintenance verification of postconstruction BMP’s installed.
- Assist ERC with applicable grant funding opportunity applications (i.e. OCTA OC Go Tier 1 Grants).
- Assist ERC to prepare the annual report in accordance with government regulations. Report on the City’s NPDES elements which include but are not limited to: legal authority, trash reduction, illicit discharge detection and elimination program, development planning program, construction management program, existing development and management program, public education and participation program, and fiscal analysis.
- Collaborate and confer with developers, contractors and engineers on water quality issues related to grading plans and encroachment permits.
- Attend events and conduct public education for stormwater pollution prevention.
- Assist ERC as liaison if needed with various environmentally related resource agencies as it relates to public and private projects within the City.
- Have knowledge of NPDES legislation and recommended implementation of program elements as necessary and required to be in compliance with NPDES regulations.
Typical Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
- Basic principles, practices of environmental science, solid waste, stormwater, recycling and environmental awareness programs.
- Work organization and office management principles and practices.
- Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping.
- Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
- Pertinent federal, state, and local codes, laws, and regulations, especially those related to recycling mandates.
Ability to:- Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
- Maintain program related records, statistics, and documents.
- Interpret and apply relevant environmental regulations under direction.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Prepare clear and concise records, reports, correspondence and other written material.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate events.
- Work independent in the absence of supervision.
- Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Education and Experience GuidelinesAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Education/Training:- Associate’s degree in environmental science, public administration, or related field.
Experience:- Two years of experience in recycling, solid waste, environmental compliance, stormwater, or related field.
License or Certificate:Possession of a valid California driver’s license. For out-of-state candidates, we will accept an out-of-state driver’s license at the time of application; however, a valid California driver’s license must be obtained by the time of appointment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENTThe conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.Environment:Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with travel to different sites. Incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. Employees working in the field may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road hazards, vibration, construction equipment, and mechanical and/or electrical hazards.
Supplemental Information
In accordance with applicable federal, state and local law, the City of Antioch provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees, regardless of race, gender expression, age, pregnancy, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental handicap, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, sex or any other protected class or status. The City of Antioch does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee or group of employees unless otherwise required by law. The City of Antioch will recruit and hire only those individuals who demonstrate a commitment to service and who possess the traits and characteristics that reflect personal integrity and high ethical standards.
EEO/ADA: The City of Antioch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-779-7020 or HR@antiochca.gov prior to the final filing date.
This class specification identifies the essential functions typically assigned to positions in this class. Other duties not described may be assigned to employees in order to meet changing business needs or staffing levels but will be reasonably related to an employee’s position and qualifications. Other duties outside of an individual’s skill level may also be assigned on a short-term basis in order to provide job enrichment opportunities or to address emergency situations.
