5638 Construction and Demolition Zero Waste Assistant Coordinator - SF Environment Department

Construction and Demolition (C&D) materials account for up to half of all solid waste generated in San Francisco and up to a quarter of all disposal. In its Climate Action Plan (CAP), the City committed to reduce solid waste generation by 15% and total disposal by 50%, with specific reference to building materials. Chapter 14 of the Environment Code established a model of oversight of C&D materials that relies on monitoring the discarded material chain-of-custody. The C&D Zero Waste team monitors activities at project sites that generate C&D waste, the transporters that collect and haul debris and discarded materials, and the resource recovery practices at Registered Facilities tasked with diverting materials away from landfill. The mission of the C&D Zero Waste team is to drive the highest and best use for the end-of-life outcomes of discarded C&D materials.   

This position will work closely with community partners and conduct frequent site visits to ensure compliance and understanding of code requirements, with a focus on implementing programs and enforcing requirements relating to the following state and local codes: 

1. Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (San Francisco Environment Code Chapter 14) 
2. California Green Building Standards Code—Part 11, Title 24, California Code of Regulations 

What You’ll Do - The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this position and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Assist in the coordination, implementation and enforcement of all elements of the Construction and Demolition Debris Recovery Ordinance (Environment Code Chapter 14). 
• Conduct construction jobsite inspections to monitor and enforce compliance, facilitate outreach, and provide technical assistance.  
• Collaborate with other inspectors to achieve consistent and effective oversight through desktop applications and field visits. 
• Assist in the implementation of and help inform code enforcement tactics, including documentation of findings, issuance of Notices of Violation (NOV) citations and fines, and management of follow up communications and case resolution efforts. 
• Assist in the administration and oversight of the city’s online debris tracking system, Green Halo.  
• Review Material Reduction and Recovery Plans (MRRPs) to ensure compliance with state and local requirements, help inform enforcement actions, and provide trainings and support to impacted stakeholders. 
• Participate in and facilitate in-person and virtual educational and outreach efforts of state and local debris management requirements, including the use of Green Halo.. Update and maintain internal database to track enforcement actions and deliver reports on activities and outcomes. 
• Assist in coordinating with other city departments such as Public Works, Department of Building Inspection, and Department of Public Health to monitor compliance and enforce state and local debris management requirements. 
• Perform other administrative and professional duties and tasks, as assigned 

Exempt Employment Status - This position is exempt from the Civil Service examination and selection process and shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer.