Exempt to Permanent - Environmental Assistant (5638) - Environment Department (00115)

Under immediate supervision, positions in this class are responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of environmental ordinances, laws, regulations, projects, and programs. According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. 1. Assists in the planning and implementation of environmental programs and/or projects by researching, designing, analyzing, revising and making recommendations for program enhancement. 2. Assists in the research, development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of environmental programs and/or projects mandated by federal, state and local laws and statutes. 3. Updates and maintains database information by researching information, performing data entry, updating databases, and creating reports for review and analysis. 4. Conducts presentations and public outreach by developing working relationships with community agencies and representing the department in the community. 5. Assists staff in preparing materials, securing location and participant recruitment for trainings, conferences, and outreach presentations. 6. Writes letters, memos, reports and other documents to staff, the general public, and community organizations in order to communicate information and data. 7. Assists in the development and implementation of contract, grants, and other expenditure processes by reviewing reports and payments to grantees according to agency policies and tracking expenditures. 8. Responds to written and verbal inquiries from the public by phone or in writing regarding complaints and requests for information. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS These minimum qualifications establish the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications (i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement. Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 5638  who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 5638; Education:  Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Experience:  One (1) year of experience in planning, coordinating, implementing, analyzing or evaluating qualifying programs or policies. Qualifying programs and policies include those in the field of environment, public health, community engagement, or a field related to the position for hire. Substitution: Additional qualifying experience as described above may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis. Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications.   Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ .  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 and County of San Francisco. SELECTION PROCEDURE After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: Job Application -  Applicants must fully complete the job application. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the job ap ... (truncated, view full listing at source)