Environmental Programs Specialist 1, Temporary

Job Description:

Environmental Programs Specialist 1, Temporary

Description

Description

CASUAL STAFF - REGULATORY PROGRAMS DIVISION

Job Title: ELECTRIFICATION LIAISON

(Temporary Environmental Programs Specialist 1)

Note Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

THE POSITION

The City of Sunnyvale is seeking an individual for the position of Electrification Liaison. An energetic and highly motivated individual who possesses excellent communication, organizational and technical skills is needed. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge with climate action, building and vehicle electrification, and/or electric vehicle infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include collaborating with the City’s Sustainability and Climate Action team, identifying and executing tactics and strategies to connect the community and businesses to electrification resources and processes, and reporting findings to the City. Ideally, this position will work with a minimum of 5 properties to electrify their buildings or add charging infrastructure with the end goal of creating a report on challenges, barriers, and best practices for commercial property electrification. The work schedule for this position is flexible. The work schedule can range from 16 hours to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Position will work up to 900 hours per fiscal year (between July - June). Some weekend and evening work is anticipated.

Essential Job Functions

(May include, but are not limited to, the following):

• Serve as the liaison between property managers and the City’s sustainability programs.
• Research, develop, and implement engagement strategies to build trusted relationships with property owners eligible for electrification.
• Support the design and implementation of electrification strategies for property managers, working closely with community organizations such as Silicon Valley Clean Energy.

• Design and utilize data collection tools and methods for assessing the effectiveness of engagement methods, property manager’s readiness and needs for electrification, experience completing electrification projects, and other relevant data.
• Document and present key findings and recommendations to management at the end of the term.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism while interacting with the public, staff and partners.
• Plan and participate in meetings with the Environmental Services Department or City staff to share information.
• Collaborate with the City’s Sustainability and Climate Action team and other Sunnyvale Departments as needed.
• Respond to phone and written requests for information.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near and far vision in reading reports and work-related documents, and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift, drag and push files, paper, books and documents weighing up to 25 pounds is also required. Some duties require incumbents to climb rungs attached to debris boxes, open and sort bags of garbage and recycled materials during waste audits, and work outdoors in various weather conditions. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodation.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience
The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in the following way:

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies environmental science, sustainability, or a related field;
AND
One year of experience in environmental program development, coordination and/or implementation or related field.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of environmental sciences.
• Principles and practices of program and policy development and implementation.
• Principles and practices of outreach and education methodologies including Community Based Social Marketing.
• Federal, State, County and City regulations and programs concerning environmental issues.
• Basic research, data collection, and data analysis techniques.
• Office methods, procedures, software, and equipment.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service to public and City staff, in person, via email, and over the phone.

The above, plus:

• Positive work attitude, reliable and responsible.
• Ability to write and communicate concisely and effectively.
• Proficient computer skills with basic knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and OneDrive.
• Advanced computer skills will include Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and other data management systems.

• Knowledge of needs assessment and program evaluation practices and techniques when working with outside agencies, private businesses, property owners, and the public.

• Good organizational skills, detail-oriented and data tracking and reporting.

Ability To:

• Learn policies and regulations related to the assigned program.
• Prepare documents and reports, and other written materials.
• Speak effectively in front of groups.
• Understand, follow and communicate clearly, concisely and tactfully both written and oral instructions.
• Establish, maintain and promote positive and effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
• Work independently as a team member; recognize and set priorities and meet deadlines.

Willingness To:

• Work weekends and attend night meetings when needed.

Licenses/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C driver's license or the ability to provide alternative transportation as approved by the appointing authority and a safe driving record.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in one or more languages other than English.
• Public sector work experience.

Application and Selection Process

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questions to the Department of Human Resources.

City application forms, completed in full and responses to the supplemental questions are required. Candidates are asked to fully describe any training, education, experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application, please do not indicate "see resume." Electronic applications may be submitted online through the City's employment page; go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov, Search: Jobs. Late or incomplete applications will also not be accepted. Please submit application materials as soon as possible to be considered for this position as this job posting may close without notice.

SELECTION PROCESS:

Applications competitively screened based on the minimum qualifications of this position. Based upon a review of the application materials, qualified candidate applications will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. Application materials will be evaluated for job-related skills, experience and education. Qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and information regarding next steps in the recruitment process will be sent via email. Please check your email regularly for status updates . You may contact Faye Brand at fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov or 408-730-3015 for recruitment updates.

Any candidate that is selected by the hiring department will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment process, which may consist of a background history check, as well as medical exam(s) administered by a City-selected physician(s) before hire. Prior to starting work, all newly- hired employees will be fingerprinted to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment; however, failure to disclose conviction history will result in refusal of employment or termination. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding this employment opportunity, contact Madeline Khair, Environmental Programs Manager, at 408-730-7798 or by email to mkhair@sunnyvale.ca.gov . For information relating to the application process contact Faye Brand, Human Resources Technician at 408-730-3015 or email: fbrand@sunnyvale.ca.gov.
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The City of Sunnyvale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the City of Sunnyvale not to discriminate against all qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion (including religious dress or grooming practice), color, sex (includes gender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), gender identity and/or gender expression, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), ethnic or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, marital status, family relationship, age, cancer or HIV/AIDS related medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic information, and physical or mental disability. Applicants needing special accommodations for testing should submit a request to the Department of Human Resources at time of application.

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Closing Date/Time: 10/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$46.31 Hourly