CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
Environmental Programs Analyst
Proposed Salary: Grade 61
$51.85--$63.03 Hourly
$8,987.37-$10,924.45 Monthly
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class.
Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Under minimal supervision, to perform a wide variety of professional level responsible and complex administrative and analytical work pertaining to the environmental programs provided by the City; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding the assigned programs and services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a single position classification allocated only to the Public Works Department. The Environmental Programs Analyst has full journey level responsibility to perform difficult and responsible duties in support of the City’s environmental programs.
Essential Functions
Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Monitors, administers, and evaluates the City’s environmental programs and services, including solid waste and recycling, water quality, and code-compliance-related initiatives. • Assists in the development of program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to support environmental program effectiveness and regulatory compliance. • Develops and implements operational, administrative, and program procedures related to assigned environmental functions.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors assigned budgets, including expenditure tracking, financial controls, and preparation of related financial reports. • Collects, compiles, researches, and analyzes complex information and data related to assigned environmental programs and services.
• Prepares analytical, technical, and administrative reports that interpret findings, identify alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Conducts research and participates in special projects related to new programs, services, budget initiatives, feasibility studies, and operational improvements. • Assists in the preparation of ordinances, policies, grants, regulatory documents, and supporting program materials.
• Prepares, monitors, and administers grant applications, grant-funded activities, and contractual compliance requirements.
• Conducts consultant and contract project management activities, including development of requests for proposals (RFPs), consultant selection support, contract administration, and performance Attachment 2B
monitoring.
• Monitors, tracks, and evaluates legislation, regulatory requirements, and policy developments impacting assigned environmental programs.
• Coordinates activities with City departments, divisions, contractors, consultants, outside agencies, and stakeholders to support program implementation.
• Serves as a liaison to public agencies, private organizations, community groups, and the general public regarding environmental programs and services.
• Responds to complaints, inquiries, and service requests from the public; investigates concerns; analyzes issues; and recommends or implements corrective actions. • Prepares correspondence, presentations, summary reports, and public information materials related to assigned programs.
• Participates on committees, professional organizations, and interagency groups; attends meetings; and remains current on trends, regulations, and developments related to environmental programs and public administration.
• May supervise, assign, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff or code compliance personnel, as assigned.
• Performs related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
• Environmental programs, services, and regulatory requirements, including recycling, water quality, code compliance, and related municipal environmental initiatives • Methods of research, program analysis, data collection, and report preparation • Principles and practices of budget administration, financial tracking, and resource management • Principles and practices of program development, implementation, and administration • Public relations, customer service, and stakeholder engagement techniques • Modern office procedures, methods, and technologies, including relevant computer software and hardware applications
• Federal, State, and local laws, codes, regulations, and policies pertaining to environmental programs and municipal operations
• Organizational functions, operational structures, and analytical activities of assigned departments and related outside agencies
• Principles of contract administration, grant coordination, and legislative or regulatory monitoring • If assigned, principles and practices of employee supervision, training, and performance evaluation Ability to:
• Perform complex administrative, analytical, and programmatic duties related to assigned environmental programs
• Independently perform advanced administrative and analytical work involving shifting priorities, multiple deadlines, and complex assignments
• Interpret, apply, and explain administrative, departmental, and regulatory policies, procedures, laws, and standards accurately and effectively
• Perform responsible and difficult administrative work requiring sound independent judgment, initiative, and strategic thinking
• Research, analyze, evaluate, and improve programs, policies, procedures, and operational practices • Analyze problems, identify alternatives, project consequences of proposed actions, and develop effective recommendations in support of organizational goals • Prepare, deliver, and present clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, correspondence, and recommendations
• Research, prepare, and support grant proposals, program documentation, and related materials • Manage multiple assignments and priorities within a dynamic work environment • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff, public agencies, consultants, contractors, community organizations, and the general public • If assigned, supervise, train, assign, and evaluate staff effectively Experience and Education Requirements
Experience
Four (4) years of increasingly responsible administrative, analytical, program management, or environmental program experience, preferably with a public agency or non-profit organization.
Education / Training
Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, environmental studies, public policy, or a related field.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed primarily indoors in an office environment with occasional outdoor inspections, field reviews, project site visits, or environmental condition assessments as required.
Physical Requirements:
• Work is primarily in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting, with periodic standing and walking • Moderate lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of files, boxes, equipment, or related materials • Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling to access files, records, or field locations • Manual dexterity to operate computer keyboards, office equipment, and related tools • Hearing and speaking sufficient to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone • Visual acuity sufficient to read documents, analyze data, inspect field conditions, and operate computer systems
• May be required to travel to field sites, meetings, or various work locations as assigned