Environmental Programs Coordinator

Description

The City of Campbell is recruiting for an Environmental Programs Coordinator who will develop, implement, and coordinate the City’s environmental initiatives related to sustainability, stormwater, waste management, recycling, air quality, permitting, compliance, and enforcement. This position is responsible for contract management, monitoring, and legislative advocacy; it takes lead responsibility for work plan implementation through direct project assignments, and exercises supervision of environmental programs staff, and coordination of staff in other departments.

This class is distinguished from the Environmental Programs Specialist by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. This position is the advanced journey-level classification that oversees the City’s environmental programs.

Example of Duties

Typical Duties Will Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Develops, manages, and directs the work in environmental program areas related to sustainability, stormwater pollution prevention, waste management, recycling, air quality, permitting, compliance, and enforcement;
• Manages and monitors solid waste contract through a joint power authority;
• Reviews application plans and specifications for a variety of development construction projects; performs walk-through with applicants; recommends design change options to ensure compliance with environmental regulations;
• Conducts and participates in program outreach and education efforts and related activities;
• Performs high-level, complex analyses and prepares clear and concise spreadsheets, reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials;
• Develops and recommends policies to support City goals and ensures adherence to these goals, as well as federal and state regulations;
• Reviews and evaluates program effectiveness to develop recommendations and program changes;
• Develops written plans and reports for a variety of environmental programs and initiatives, including sustainability, recycling, stormwater management, waste management, permitting, compliance, and enforcement;
• Keeps current on Federal, State, and local legislation affecting environmental programs and projects; analyzes implications of new regulations and requirements; tracks Federal, State, and regional legislation and prepare advocacy letters and talking points;
• Prepares public information materials such as notices, brochures, flyers, newsletters, and other materials; provides educational trainings to City staff, property and business owners, tenants and the general public;
• Manages the City's recycling program, including leading efforts to improve processes, communication, and programs to increase landfill diversion rates;
• Prepares and presents written reports and presentations to the City Council, Commissions, advisory bodies, business organizations, schools, and neighborhood and community groups;
• Serves as the City's primary point of contact for inquiries, requests, and concerns from the public;
• Researches and prepares submittals for grants;
• Manages the assigned program budget, assists in budget implementation, and tracks and monitors program budget;
• Supervises, coordinates, and manages the work of appropriate staff, consultants, and contractors;
• Represents the City to government agencies; community, professional, and business organizations; and the public; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or related field; and
• Four (4) years increasingly responsible experience in environmental program development, coordination, and/or implementation, two (2) of which include stormwater compliance and waste management experience.
  
  

Possession of: Valid California Driver's License or the ability to provide alternate transportation as approved by the appointing authority.

Knowledge Of

• Principles, practices, terminology, and methods of environmental compliance programs including, but not limited to sustainability, recycling, stormwater and waste management, air quality, permitting, compliance, and enforcement;
• Management principles and techniques, including goal-tracking, program development, implementation, evaluation, project management, and policy/program analysis and development;
• Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to designated and specialized areas of environmental services;
• Program development, management, and evaluation techniques;
• Budgeting procedures, techniques, and control;
• Advanced-level research and writing techniques;
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and City staff;
• Proper grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation; and
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software applications relevant to work performed.
  
  

Ability to:

• Evaluate, recommend, develop, plan, and coordinate environmental programs and projects;
• Independently organize work, set assignment priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments;
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports;
• Interpret, explain, and evaluate technical information; understand laws, regulations, and codes;
• Problem-solve and implement creative solutions;
• Prepare and administer budgets;
• Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with State, Federal and local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate possible consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals;
• Supervise, train, coach, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical staff;
• Exercise good judgment and sound decision-making within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines;
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate grammar and syntax;
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  

Supplemental Information

Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. on September 2, 2025. The most qualified applicants will be invited to an oral panel interview, tentatively set for the week of September 22, 2025. The recruitment timeline is subject to change.

In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, the City of Campbell will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Human Resources Division.

The City of Campbell is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Campbell Municipal Employees Association (CMEA)

• Retirement: CalPERS - Formula dependent on hire date and member status in CalPERS. Please see our benefit summary for more information.
• Health Insurance: Effective January 1, 2024, the monthly Cafeteria Plan Allowance will be based on selected level of coverage, as follows: Employee Only Coverage: $986.84; Employee Plus One Coverage: $1,973.68, Employee Plus Family: $2,565.78 to use towards a CalPERS medical plan or cash out opt: $750/month.
• Vision/Dental Insurance: The City pays the monthly premium for employees and their eligible dependents through VSP and Delta Dental.
• Deferred Compensation: City contributes $50 per pay period Mission Square Retirement 457 Plan available
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): City will contribute $30.76 to a FSA which can be used for IRS eligible medical or dependent care expenses. Effective the first pay period in July 2023, the City will increase the FSA contribution by $25 per period for a total of $55.76 per period. Effective the first pay period in July 2024, the City will increase the FSA contribution by $25 per period for a total of $80.76 per period
• VEBA Plan (Voluntary Employee Benefit Association): City contributes $69.24 per pay period
• Vacation: Accruals are based on length of service. Employees can earn 11-21 days of vacation based on years of service.
• Sick: Accrued at an unlimited rate of 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period.
• Life Insurance: $50,000 $50,000 AD&D Life Rate is .27 cents per $1,000: AD&D rate is .04 cents per $1,000
• Long Term Disability Insurance: The plan provides for 2/3 of monthly base salary up to a salary maximum of $4,500 per month. The maximum benefit is $3,000 per month. Elimination Period is the first 30 days of each disability. City pays entire premium.
• Holiday: Receive 10 paid holidays and 5 days of floating holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: $3,000 per fiscal year
• Bilingual Pay: $100/pay period if eligible.
  
  

Please Note: The benefits listed above are based on full-time equivalent (FTE) status. Part-time employees receive a prorated portion of benefits relative to their FTE status.