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About the Role

The Manager of the Environmental Management Group (EMG) at the SFPUC directs all CEQA and NEPA environmental review and resource agency permitting for projects of the Water, Wastewater, and the Power Enterprises. This position leads, plans, manages, and directs all operations of environmental review, resource agency permit acquisition, and environmental construction compliance within the Infrastructure Division, responsible for delivering the SFPUC Capital Plan.

Responsibilities

Plans, monitors, evaluates, and supervises the operation of the Environmental Management Group (EMG); coordinates the work of the various teams; advises and consults with managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures.
Supervises and manages senior environmental project managers and staff in developing policies, procedures, and protocols for compliance with CEQA and other applicable environmental laws and regulations and developing mechanisms to mitigate project environmental impacts and achieve better ecosystem protection and restoration.
Directs the allocation of resources to achieve timely outcomes and measurable goals within budget; adjusts plans and programs to meet emerging or new programs, while continuing to address major departmental priorities (including internal staff and professional service consultant contracts).
Implements training programs for project management, engineering, and construction management staffs on procedures for environmental compliance on projects.
Oversees and directs the preparation of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and associated permitting/compliance documents for the SFPUC 10-year capital plans and projects for Water, Wastewater, and Power Enterprises.
Coordinates with SFPUC's Enterprises and Bureaus, City's agencies, and external agencies in establishing protocols to ensure compliance with CEQA and applicable environmental laws and regulations; provides guidance on environmental compliance to SFPUC's Enterprises and Bureaus.
Advises SFPUC senior management on CEQA analyses and prepares presentations to Commissions and the public; presents project progress and results to the public.
Oversees and administers budget; directs and monitors expenditures in accordance with the approved budget; directs the preparation and maintenance of a wide variety of statistical, fiscal, and operational reports and studies; and provides executive management with an early warning and practical options to potential cost overruns.

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Eight (8) years of professional experience in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), of which three (3) years must include experience supervising professionals.
Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications requirement by the final filing date.
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 and County of San Francisco.
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline.
Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Skills

Decision Making and Problem Solving
Innovation
Relationship Management and Resolution
Strategic Planning
Talent Management
Knowledge of CEQA, NEPA, and other environmental laws and regulations.
Knowledge of organizational management principles and practices.
Ability to manage, supervise, train, and coordinate complex functional areas of responsibility and groups of employees.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other SFPUC's Enterprises and Bureaus, City's departments, other agencies, and the public.
Skill to apply the principles and practices of public administration, financial and personnel management.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and present clearly and concisely.

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Permanent Civil Service
Regular

Experience Level

3 years supervising professionals
8 years of professional experience in compliance with CEQA

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies/science, biology, natural resources, cultural resources or a closely related field (Desirable)
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (Minimum)

Benefits

Employee Benefits Overview

About the Company

Headquartered in San Francisco, we have 2,300 employees operating across eight counties serving more than 2.7 million customers in the San Francisco Bay Area – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Our Mission: To provide our customers with high quality, efficient, and reliable water, power, and wastewater services in a manner that values environmental and community interests and sustains the resources entrusted to our care.
Our Vision: We are an innovative utility leader, recognized for excellent results in service, safety, stewardship, and inclusiveness.
We are an award-winning and industry-leading utilities organization committed to our customers, community interests, and the environment.
We are proud of our infrastructure and programs, but most importantly, we value our highly qualified and dedicated workforce, which ensures that this vision becomes a reality.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.