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City of San Jose

Director, Environmental Services (Unclassified)

City of San Jose, San Jose, California, United States, 95199


The City of San José is recruiting for the Director of Environmental Services.

The Environmental Services Department’s mission is to deliver world-class utility services and programs to improve the City’s health, environment, and economy.

Supporting this work is a staff of 592 full time equivalent positions, an annual operating budget of approximately $471 million, and a capital budget for fiscal years 2024-2029 of approximately $1.4 billion.

The Environmental Services Director reports to and serves as a key advisor to the City Manager. The Director’s Executive Management Team includes an Assistant Director, the General Manager of the Region Regional Wastewater Facility, and six Deputy Directors.

The Department provides seven core services: 1. Potable Water Delivery 2. Recycled Water Management 3. Recycle and Garbage 4. Stormwater Management 5. Sustainability and Environmental Health 6. Wastewater Management 7. Strategic Support

For additional information please visit the recruitment brochure located here: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=116557 For information on position duties, please visit the recruitment brochure located here: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/home/showdocument?id=116557

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, planning, environmental engineering/science, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.

Experience: Ten years of progressively responsible professional experience demonstrating proficiency at the management, policy making, and execution levels of a public and/or corporate organization responsible for a complex range of programs related to the Department’s core services and management of municipal utilities is required, including at least five years at an executive leadership level.Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

Must submit online application and including a cover letter and resume.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact

Sarah Steele at (408) 535-8158 or

sarah.steele@sanjoseca.gov .

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