Date Posted:

May 31, 2022

Salary:

$8,715 – $10,897 / Month

Description:

We want “sustainability champions” with experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We are looking for candidates with excellent project management and communication skills to lead initiatives and help our employees, community partners, and community members take meaningful actions on sustainability. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage candidates from varied backgrounds to apply. Reporting to the Waste Reduction Program Manager, as the Senior Sustainability Specialist, you will be responsible for leading a team to support the County’s compliance with various requirements of California Senate Bill 1383 (SB 1383). You will play a pivotal role in shaping, implementing, and guiding the County in its goal to reduce avoidable waste, spark innovation, create synergies, and bring the community together. Your work will focus on two main areas: edible food recovery and procurement of recycled organic materials (e.g., paper products, compost, mulch).

Qualifications:

The IDEAL CANDIDATE will: • Have an extensive background in the areas of solid waste management, recycling and composting, source reduction, and public policy. • Have experience leading diverse project teams and managing high-profile, complex programs and projects. • Possess strong organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to lead multiple projects at different stages simultaneously. • Have a strong commitment to public service and serving the local community. • Have initiative, drive, and follow through to ensure all necessary tasks are completed on time with little supervision. • Have strong communications and writing skills. • Be able to incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a project or initiative. • Be able to incorporate an understanding of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities to improve project design and implementation.

How to Apply:

To learn more about the position and to apply online, please visit our website at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/3573250/senior-sustainability-specialist-waste-reduction-open-and-promotional. Applications are only accepted online. The following are required to be submitted: 1) regular online employment application form; 2) cover letter expressing interest in the position; 3) resume. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form, a resume, and a cover letter. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. EOE

Filing Deadline:

6/16/2022