What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Specialist I position at City of Fremont, CA?
Salary : $90,283.91 - $109,752.27 Annually
Location : Fremont, CA
Job Type : Full-time, regular
Job Number : 25CD01
Department : Community Development
Opening Date : 02 / 21 / 2025
Description
The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for :
Environmental Specialist I
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The Department
The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's . Department activities include :
- Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
- Preserving open space
- Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
- Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
- Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses
The department includes , , , , and .
First Review of Applications
The first review of applications is March 14, 2025 at 12 : 00 p.m. PST. This recruitment may close without notice after this date so interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and / or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.
Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at : humanresources@fremont.gov.
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Environmental Specialist I Class Specification
Definition
Under general supervision, performs professional level analytical and specialized work of moderate difficulty in the development, implementation and promotion of environmental programs including integrated solid waste management, pollution prevention and / or urban runoff / clean water programs. Performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics
This is the journey level classification within the Environmental Services Specialist job series. Incumbents in this classification develop and implement environmental-based programs. Incumbents must actively participate as a key leader / member of both a programmatic and administrative (vertical and horizontal) team; demonstrate successful performance of assigned programmatic duties; demonstrate attainment of and competency in facilitating groups, meeting management and consensus-based decision making. It is distinguished from the next higher level of Environmental Specialist II in that the latter is an advanced journey level in the series.
Essential Functions
Marginal Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of : Principles and industry practices of integrated solid waste management, source reduction, and recycling; clean water program management, general marketing and outreach practices related to environmental programs, principles and practices of contract management, principles and practices of program development and implementation, principles and practices of organization structure and process, team structure and process, principles and practices of business correspondence and report writing, modern office procedures, computer equipment and software, pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and principles and practices of leadership, motivation, team building and conflict resolution.
Ability to : Organize, direct and implement an assigned environmental services program area; understand and participate in the preparation and administration of a program budget; analyze data and prepare technical reports, interpret and evaluate technical information, understand laws, regulations and codes, problem solve technical issues, remember various rules and regulations and explain and interpret technical data; communicate clearly, concisely and tactfully in both oral and written forms; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; and establish working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the
duties required by their assigned position.
Education / Experience
Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of and competency in requisite skills, and abilities such as education and / or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Integrated Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Public or Business Administration, Geography, Geology, or a closely related field, and two years of progressively responsible experience directly related to integrated solid waste management, environmental compliance, or resource conservation, waste reduction and recycling, urban runoff / clean water, hazardous materials management or related field. Previous lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements
Incumbents of this classification are required to acquire and maintain a California driver's license.
Physical and Environmental Demands Field Assignment :
Rare =
Sitting : Frequent
Walking : Frequent
Standing : Rare
Bending (neck) : Occasional
Bending (waist) : Occasional
Squatting : Rare
Climbing : Never
Kneeling : Never
Crawling : Never
Jumping : Never
Balancing : Never
Twisting (neck) : Rare
Twisting (waist) : Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand) : Rare
Grasp - light (non-dominant) : Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand) :
Never (on regular days) to Occasional (20 times per year)
Grasp - firm (non-dominant) :
Never (on regular days) to Occasional (20 times per year)
Fine manipulation (dominant) : Occasional
Fine manipulation (non-dominant) : Occasional
Reach - at / below shoulder : Rare
Reach - above shoulder level : Rare
Push / pull : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination : Eye-hand : Required
Eye-hand-foot Not required
Driving : Required
Vision :
Acuity, near : Required
Acuity, far : Required
Depth perception : Required
Accommodation : Required
Color vision : Required
Field of vision : Required
Talking :
Face-to-face contact : Required
Verbal contact w / others : Required
Public : Required
Hearing :
Normal conversation : Required
Telephone communication : Required
Earplugs required : Not required
Work environment :
Works indoors, works outdoors, exposure to extreme hot or cold temperature, being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature / humidity, exposure to dust, fumes, smoke, gases, odors, mists, or other irritating particles, exposure to excessive noise, exposure to solvents, grease or oil, exposure to slippery or uneven walking surfaces, using computer monitor, exposure to vibration, works around others, works alone, works with others.
Office Assignment : Rare =
Sitting : Constant
Walking : Rare
Standing : Rare
Bending (neck) : Rare
Bending (waist) : Rare
Squatting : Never
Climbing : Never
Kneeling : Never
Crawling : Never
Jumping : Never
Balancing : Never
Twisting (neck) : Rare
Twisting (waist) : Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand) : Rare
Grasp - light (non-dominant) : Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand) : Never
Grasp - firm (non-dominant) : Never
Fine manipulation (dominant) : Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant) : Frequent
Reach - at / below shoulder : Rare
Reach - above shoulder level : Rare
Push / pull : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying : Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Never
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination : Eye-hand : Required
Eye-hand-foot : Required
Driving : Required (or alternate transportation)
Vision :
Acuity, near : Required - when / if driving
Acuity, far : Required - when / if driving
Depth perception : Required - when / if driving
Accommodation : Required - when / if driving
Color vision : Required - when / if driving
Field of vision : Required - when / if driving
Talking :
Face-to-face contact : Required
Verbal contact w / others : Required
Public : Required
Hearing :
Normal conversation : Required
Telephone communication : Required
Earplugs required : Not required
Work environment :
Works indoors, works outdoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.
Class Code : 4710
FLSA : Non-exempt
EEOC Code : 3
Barg. Unit : CFEA
Probation : 12 months
Rev. : 11 / 15
The City of Fremont offers a comprehensive benefit package including general and holiday leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long / short-term disability insurance.
To view a summary of the benefits the City offers, please visit :
Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
The position requires multitasking, phone, email and in-person customer service, field inspections, driving a City vehicle, and may include participating in a handful of community / public events per year, after working hours and on the weekend. Select "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.
Please select your college major / area of study below.
If you selected "Closely related field / Other" in the previous question, please state your college major / area of study below.
Please indicate your field of work experience.
If you selected "Related Field" or "Other" in the previous question, please indicate your field of work experience below.
Please indicate how many years of progressively responsible experience you possess in the field indicated above.
Please select if you have been employed by any of the following organizations.
How many years of previous lead or supervisory experience do you have?
If you possess previous lead or supervisory experience, please describe your experience in 2-3 sentences below. If you do not possess previous lead or supervisory experience, please enter "N / A".
How many years of experience do you possess providing customer service or responding to inquiries on behalf of a work group or team?
If you possess customer service experience, please describe your experience in 2-3 sentences below. If you do not possess customer service experience, please enter "N / A".
Please select all the following areas applicable to your environmental education or outreach experience.
Please select any of the following areas applicable to your field investigation experience.
How many years of experience do you possess with data collection, analysis, and reporting?
Do you have experience administering or managing contracts?
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your contract administration or management experience in 2-3 sentences below. If you answered "No" to the previous question, please enter "N / A".
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Salary : $90,284 - $109,752
