Hf&H Consultants, Llc. Walnut Creek , CA 94596
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We are looking for a candidate with 5+ years of experience as a Municipal Management Analyst, Municipal Administrative Analyst, Contracts Specialist, or Waste and Recycling Manager, who is interested in having a broader impact by moving to a consultant position. The consultant-equivalent title, 'Senior Associate' is used below.
Why Consider HF&H Consultants?
HF&H has a mission-driven, collaborative, small-company culture that values work-life balance. We provide recycling, organics, solid waste, water, wastewater, and stormwater consulting services exclusively to public agencies. It is an exciting time to work in this industry. As California continues to lead the nation in environmental protection, it is our job to ensure local jurisdictions have the analytical and management support they need to fulfill their community's vision of a sustainable future. We also strive to protect ratepayers (e.g., you and me) from unfounded increases in municipal utility rates.
Our services include jurisdictional action planning, performance reviews of municipal service providers (e.g., solid waste haulers), competitive solid waste service procurements (often the largest municipal contracts), negotiations, contract management, financial and compliance auditing, rate and fee studies, and litigation support. The success of our firm has been built on providing excellent client service and leadership to clients in particularly challenging situations.
About This Role
The successful candidate will work under the direction of partners and project managers, in a team atmosphere, successfully completing engagements for our municipal clients related to their management of environmental programs.
The position will be based out of our Walnut Creek office. Ideally, this position will have a minimum of two days (Tuesdays and Thursdays) in our Walnut Creek office but we may consider a fully remote situation for this position. This may be modified at any time at HF&H's discretion. Some travel may be required, with additional limited overnight travel (within California).
Specifically, this position will focus on our "contract services" (e.g., contract negotiation, competitive procurement, contract management, etc.) and "diversion services" (e.g., zero waste/high diversion planning, program development, regulatory compliance, etc.) practice areas. At any given time, this position will be involved with between five to ten active projects, frequently reporting to clients and Partners.
Employee will initially work with our internal Project Managers and Analysts and may also have some client-facing responsibilities. Over time, this position offers significant advancement opportunity for a high-performing professional with increasingly independent assignments and responsibilities.
What You Will Do:
The successful Senior Associate will perform tasks like:
Drafting and quality assurance of Request for Proposals and Franchise Agreements for Recycling, Organics, and Solid Waste Services; compiling and presenting service information of same to clients
Performing both technical (contract) and quantitative evaluation of proposals submitted to local governments for recycling, organics, and solid waste services; preparation of materials and presentation of this information to local governments, Council meetings, and/or public hearings, as assigned
Reviewing documents and identifying/summarizing key information
Working with client and third party personnel to obtain financial and operational data
Supervision and performance of variance reviews and analyses (candidate must possess strong analytical and intermediate Excel skills)
Managing and/or conducting research and analysis on legislation and regulations impacting the recycling, organics, and solid waste industry in California
Creating, performing quality control of, and presenting written reports and exhibits for findings and recommendations
Participate in and/or present at professional and industry events and seminars
Coach and mentor Associates and Assistant Analysts
What You Will Gain
HF&H places a high value on investing in our team. One of our core values is that "we relate to each other positively, supporting our professional development and providing opportunity for personal rewards." This position will benefit from:
Exceptional training and frequent coaching from a "mentor" assigned to you from your first day
On-project training from HF&H's partners and a deep pool of senior consultants
Annual development of a "personal development plan" and formal continuing education and project assignments geared towards developing your depth and breadth of expertise
Rewarding and challenging work assignments that improve the efficiency, affordability, and effectiveness of public services
Independence and autonomy to create and design solutions for municipalities and special districts
Support and guidance for developing your career path within the firm (i.e., upward or lateral)
Development of new technical skills for managing processes, projects, and resources
Continue building best practice skills to thrive in their consulting career
Minimum Requirements
Any combination of education and experience that is equivalent to the following minimum qualifications are acceptable.
What You Bring
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to organize thoughts logically and communicate them concisely
Strong logic skills, especially related to legal documents (Contracts, Ordinances, etc.)
Exceptional attention to detail, especially related to consistency
Inquisitiveness balanced with a sense of significance
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing schedules
Proficiency with the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Reliable personal transportation
Bonus Points
What We Offer
HF&H offers a competitive total compensation package while emphasizing work/life balance for our employees (in 2022, Associates averaged less than 43 hours per week). This is a full-time, exempt position. Some highlights include:
Salary range for Sr. Associate is $95,000 - $120,000
Discretionary Performance-Based Incentive Bonus: up to 20% of Annual Salary
Profit Sharing: Minimum 3% contribution to a 401(k) profit-sharing plan; 2022 contribution was 6%
15 Vacation days per year (increases with tenure, maximum of 25 days per year)
10 Holidays per year (including one "floating" holiday to be used at employee's discretion)
5 Sick days per year
At least two days of off-site staff retreats and social events each year
Health Insurance:
HF&H contributes 95% of employee's premium (and 67.5% of dependent premium) towards the premium of our health insurance plan
HF&H contributes $2,500 per employee or $4,000 per family towards a Health Savings Account
Dental/Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Are You Ready? Apply Today!
Submit your cover letter and resume to HF&H at
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