Environmental Operations Manager Jobs

City and County of San Francisco

Location:
United States, San Francisco

Category:
Public Sector

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

158210.00 - 201942.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Under general direction of the Director of Utility Systems, the Environmental Operations Manager leads the activities of the Environmental Operations Unit. This position manages the implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations required by Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. The position requires understanding the complexities of water, storm water and air quality, hazardous materials, spill management, pesticide use and material management as well as requires the application of a wide range of technical skills and procedures to determine proper action. This position will also be responsible to achieve the Airport’s “zero” waste-to-landfill strategic plan goal through the design, implementation and tracking of source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting, and recovery policies, programs and projects. Furthermore, the position determines staffing and project priorities, and ensures that expenditures are in conformance with budget.

Job Responsibility:

Leads the activities of the Environmental Operations Unit
Manages the implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations required by Federal, State and Local laws and regulations
Responsible to achieve the Airport’s “zero” waste-to-landfill strategic plan goal through the design, implementation and tracking of source reduction, reuse, recycling and composting, and recovery policies, programs and projects
Determines staffing and project priorities, and ensures that expenditures are in conformance with budget
Coordinates and ensures regulatory requirements and reports are completed and submitted by required deadlines
Makes policy recommendations, interprets, and applies policies, laws and regulations to ensure full compliance
Manages the Airport’s solid waste hauling contract
Audits the inspection of wastewater and storm water facilities
Leads the Underground Storage Tank (UST) program
Coordinates the Refrigerant Monitoring Program
Manages and allocates resources to the section’s operational budget
Supervises and directs the daily activities and regulatory compliance activities of the Environmental Operations Section and subordinate staff
Maintains working relationships with regulatory agencies
Represents the Department before local, state and federal agencies
Works with Airport tenants and agencies on enforcing policies and procedures
Manages positive community relations by developing partnerships

Requirements:

Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural science, environmental, mechanical, chemical, civil or sanitary engineering or closely related field
Five (5) years of verifiable work experience in environmental compliance programs, wastewater treatment facility, laboratory services, storm water and pollution prevention, or sanitary engineering capacity performing duties comparable to a sanitary engineering/water quality technician, waste, air quality or environmental compliance program management
This experience must include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience
Possession of a valid Class C Driver’s License to be presented at the time of appointment
May be required to deal with emergencies outside regular schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice to have:

Possession of California UST System Operator’s Certificate (From the International Code Council)
Possession of Industrial Waste Inspection Grade II Certificate or higher issued by California Water Environment Association
Strong ability to strategically plan and problem solve at the Management level
Strong leadership skills when supervising supervisory personnel
Ability to develop, establish and implement program objectives and action plans with appropriate milestones and timelines to meet program/organizational goals
Knowledge of NPDES permit and State’s Sanitary Sewer Overflow Order compliance
Knowledge of sustainability issues related to water quality, treatment, waste management, air quality
Knowledge of underground storage tank, emerging pollutant of concerns, spill management

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Expiration:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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