Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Assistant - SF Environment Department (Job Class 5638)

Company Description

This posting was updated 1/9/2025 to fix an error on the salary range. 

Would you like to make a real impact on environmental pollution, public health, and climate change? Are you a people-person who is enthusiastic about using your scientific background to engage with diverse partners and stakeholders? Do you have a passion for changemaking that benefits the health and sustainability of people and the planet? If so, we invite you to apply to use your skills and passion to build a healthier future for San Francisco - and beyond!

This is a Position-Based Recruitment conducted in accordance with CSC Rule 111A.Specific information regarding this process is listed below:

• Application Opening: January 7, 2025
• Application Deadline: January 27, 2025
• Exam Type: Position Based Test
• Eligible List Type: Entrance
• Rule: Rule of the List What does this mean?
• Recruitment ID: PBT-5638-152926
• Salary range: $84,916-$103,194

To Apply: Submit your application online by clicking on "I'm Interested" and completing the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  

Who We Are
The San Francisco Environment Department (SF Environment) provides solutions that advance climate protection and enhance quality of life for all San Franciscans. SF Environment is a department within the City and County of San Francisco, a local government committed to innovation, leadership, and collaboration in creating environmental change. SF Environment is recognized worldwide for its environmental policies and programs, which center on achieving zero waste, reducing environmental pollution, advancing environmental justice, promoting sustainable transportation modes, expanding clean energy infrastructure, greening our built environment, and protecting our urban forest. We’re a passionate, mission-driven team that values credibility, collaboration, impact, innovation, and equity. SF Environment is also a great place to work, offering an attractive benefits package that includes healthcare and retirement.

SF Environment - Statement on Racial Equity
For over 20 years, SF Environment has worked with San Francisco’s Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities to mitigate environmental burdens, increase accessibility of environmental programs and benefits, engage community members, and improve health outcomes. BIPOC communities are disproportionately exposed to environmental stressors that include air and soil pollution, illegal dumping of toxics and other materials, industrial land uses, and transportation impacts. They are more likely to live in housing conditions with limited access to green space and where poor indoor air quality from pests, mold, and the use of toxic products contributes to the prevalence of asthma and other health disparities. They are more likely to be employed in areas with high levels of exposure to toxics. Now, they are the first communities feeling the impacts of climate change, with the fewest resources to respond. SF Environment has a longstanding commitment to the principles of environmental justice, whereby communities most impacted by environmental stressors and climate change are prioritized and the long-time work of community leaders is recognized and supported. We are committed to uplifting the contributions of local environmental leaders of diverse racial backgrounds and ensuring that racial equity is the cornerstone of all of our programs, policies, and services.

Job Description

The Toxics Reduction and Healthy Communities team is hiring a 5638 Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Assistant. This is the entry-level position in the environmental job classification series. The Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Assistant will work as part of the Municipal Toxics Reduction Team, under the supervision of the 5642 Senior Coordinator.

The position will focus on implementing two program areas through technical support and outreach, training, and policy:

1. The Buy Green Program, which promotes environmentally preferable purchasing, and
2. The Integrated Pest Management Program, which reduces the use of harmful pesticides through prevention strategies.

The Municipal Toxics Reduction Program Environmental Assistant is responsible for implementing environmental ordinances, assisting in data analysis and report writing, working to develop and improve online d