Sustainability Program Analyst

Job Summary

Please Note: This job announcement has been amended to reflect the number of current vacancies.

Who We Are

The City of Beverly Hills has a long-standing reputation for providing superior customer service to residents, businesses, and visitors. This characteristic, combined with outstanding staff in all departments, has been a hallmark of success for this high performance organization. The municipal government (approximately 1,080 full-time and part-time employees) provides the highest quality safety services, recreational, municipal services, and physical environment.

What We Do

The Public Works Department provides a variety of services related to the development, construction, inspection, improvement, and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. This infrastructure includes traffic lights, sidewalks, streetlights, and roadways. In addition, Public Works runs the following enterprise operations: Water, Solid Waste, Wastewater, Stormwater, and Parking Operations.

What We're Looking For

The City of Beverly Hills is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Sustainability Program Analyst to perform a variety of professional, technical, and administrative duties in the development and implementation of sustainability programs and activities. The incumbent of this position will also provide community education, notifications, and instructions to promote sustainable practices.

We have two vacancies for this position - one for the Water Conservation program and one for the Recycling program.

Sustainability Program Analyst Job Description

$96,521.37 - $119,916.71 Annually

Selection Process

All applicants must submit clear, concise, and complete information regarding their qualifications for the position, including detailed responses to all supplemental questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application or supplemental application materials.

The selection process may consist of the following components:

• Supplemental Questionnaire

• Panel Interview

This is an open and competitive recruitment process. This recruitment will remain open until Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:00pm. The best qualifying candidates will be invited to a panel interview which is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 24th (all dates are subject to change).

Benefits

This position is represented by the Management and Professional Employees Association and is covered by the negotiated terms and conditions of that Association's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), a copy of which is located at www.beverlyhills.org/mou.

Conviction History

As a finalist for a job, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction (or arrest, in limited circumstances) conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you are a finalist. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

Conclusion

Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City of Beverly Hills.

Disaster Service Workers: All City of Beverly Hills employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Major Duties

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIALDUTIES- Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the formulation of policies, procedures, guidelines, and strategies to develop and implement comprehensive conservation and sustainability programs; perform responsible administrative assignments in the development, implementation, and monitoring of programs.

• Assist in the development and implementation of community educational programs and activities; develop and disseminate informational and promotional materials.

• Plan, develop, and manage special projects, studies, and surveys at the request of the supervisor to include problem identification, research, analysis, presentation of recommendations, and implementation time frame.

• Perform comprehensive analysis and coordination of municipal policies, organization, procedures, and services. Analyze the economic and financial feasibility of proposed sustainability projects and programs and make recommendations.

• Participate in the identification of grant opportunities; prepare grant applications and monitor compliance with applicable terms.

• Attend various public meetings and may act as technical adviser to citizens and committee members.

• Coordinate program activities with other City departments and with outside agencies.

• Serve as a liaison to employees, public and private organizations; represent the City in a variety of community groups, boards, commissions, State and Federal agencies, and other organizations; provide information and assistance to the public regarding the sustainability programs and services

• Host community workshops for a variety of stakeholders; Create presentations to community groups, businesses, schools, and the public concerning the program.

• Research, prepare, analyze, and may present reports to the City Council, City Manager, and various committees and citizen groups at the request of the department head or City executive; May provide staff support for City commissions and committees.

• Evaluate and ensure program activity compliance with legislative mandates, department, and City policies and procedures, and alignment with sustainability mission, goals, and priorities.

• May supervise, train, and evaluate the work of professional, technical, and support staff, as assigned. Ensure that staff provides a high degree of customer service to both internal and external customers.

• May recommend program related budgetary adjustments; maintain appropriate records, reports, and controls; conduct revenue and expenditure forecast and research.

• Participate in the development of requests for proposals and provide support in the administration of agreements and contracts.

• Design and implement forms and systems for use in program operations.

• Assist with training department staff on sustainability procedures, rules, laws and related matters as required.

• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local legislative and regulatory changes that may affect the program; anticipate regulatory changes and develop effective solutions; and inform management of regulatory changes and recommend adjustments and changes to program.

• Assist new or existing staff in learning departmental practices and protocols, methods, and procedures.

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.

• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.

• Act as an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

In addition to the aforementioned duties, incumbents shall also be responsible for the performance of the duties associated with one of the programs listed below, based on assignment.

WATER CONSERVATION

• Identify, implement, and evaluate measures and practices for the efficient use of water in the City.

• Manage the water audit program; advise and educate customers on water reduction, efficient use, and conservation practices.

• Prepare and compile data for a variety of comprehensive reports including regulatory reports required by local, state, and federal agencies (i.e. California Urban Water Conservation Council Best Management Practices, MWELO); maintain accurate and detailed records.

• Performs related duties, as assigned.

RECYCLING

• Develop and disseminate community outreach, education, public participation, and special event materials to residents, businesses, and schools regarding recycling, composting and diversion/ reduction programs and initiatives; Provide assistance and direction to residential, commercial, school, and multi-unit building customers.

• Prepare reports and research legislation to determine what is required for compliance.

• Evaluate City ordinances related to recycling methods to decrease and/or regulate packaging waste and recommend new components and/or other revisions; proposes and evaluates recycling and diversion related projects;

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

WATER CONSERVATION MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional experience coordinating water conservation programs or closely related environmental programs. Public sector and/or water agency experience is desirable.

• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural or environmental sciences, natural resources management, water resources management, urban planning, public administration, or a related field

License and Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

RECYCLING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience and Training

Any combination of experience and training that provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional experience coordinating waste reduction and diversion solid waste programs or closely related environmental programs. Public sector and/or solid waste agency experience is desirable.

• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural or environmental sciences, natural resources management, urban planning, public administration, or a related field.

License and Certificate

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

For a complete list of the Knowledge, Skills & Abilities for this position, please view the job description.