The City of Fremont's Community Development Department is recruiting for:
Environmental Services Administrator (Sustainability Manager)
The Department
The role of the Community Development Department is to help Fremont become the sustainable, strategically urban community envisioned in the City's General Plan. Department activities include:
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Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
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Preserving open space
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Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
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Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
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Implementing sustainable, environmentally beneficial programs to enhance the quality of life for Fremont residents and businesses
The department includes Planning, Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing, and Environmental Services.
Application Deadline
The first review of applications is Friday, August 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. (PST). Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. A resume and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted with the completed City application.
To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" above.
Selection Process
The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.
Reasonable Accommodation
Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing [email protected].
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: [email protected].
The information contained herein is subject to change and does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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Environmental Services Administrator Class Specification
Definition
Plans, organizes, directs and participates in the administration of an assigned program area within the Environmental Services Division such as integrated solid waste management urban runoff, or environmental sustainability and climate protection. Responsible for strategic initiatives, contracts, and program outcomes within assigned program area; coordinates activities with other divisions or departments; ensures City compliance with regulatory obligations; represents the City and provides staff support for a variety of intergovernmental committees, subcommittees and authorities; performs related duties as required.
Class Characteristics
This management level classification reports to the division head. It is characterized by the responsibility to develop, organize, direct and participate in the implementation of the division's integrated solid waste management, urban runoff, or environmental sustainability and climate protection programs, and may serve as the division head in the latter's absence. This classification is distinguished from the division head in that the latter is responsible for all facets of the City's Environmental Services Division, while this position is responsible for a specific program area within Environmental Services. The Environmental Services Administrator receives general direction from the division head and exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of environmental sustainability and climate protection programs, and/or integrated solid waste management and/or urban runoff management including the Municipal Regional (stormwater) Permit and required compliance activities; public education and outreach practices related to environmental programs; pertinent local, State and Federal rules, regulations and laws; budgeting procedures and techniques; principles and practices of supervision, training and performance evaluations; project management; the role of a municipal governmental agency in promoting a healthy environment and meeting legislative requirements; practices and methodologies of contract and grant administration; group dynamics; conflict resolution techniques and practices, organizational design and development, and generally accepted principles and practices of local government.
Ability to: Organize, implement and direct environmental sustainability and climate protection programs, and/or integrated solid waste and/or urban runoff program activities; analyze administrative guidelines, regulations, and legislation; operate as a leader or team member in a variety of groups and circumstances; manage meetings; prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and data in written and oral formats; analyze complex technical data; assist in the development and monitoring of an assigned program budget; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; organize and prioritize responsibilities and manage professional and technical staff so that projects and reports are completed in a timely, accurate and effective manner; develop services and programs for residents and businesses; provide presentations to a wide variety of audiences; establish and maintain professional working relationships with staff, elected officials, representatives from other organizations and the general public; provide staff leadership and foster staff development; provide sound and well developed recommendations to senior management and City officials.
Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.
Education/Experience
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge and skills necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: education and/or experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban planning, project management, engineering, public policy, or business administration, or a closely related field, and five years of progressively responsible experience directly related to environmental sustainability and climate protection, urban runoff and/or integrated solid waste management. A Master's degree in a directly related field may be substituted for one year of experience. Lead or supervisory experience is highly desirable.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements
This classification requires the ability to travel independently within and outside City limits and possession of a Class C California driver's license. Failure to maintain this license will result in discipline up to and including termination.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Rare = < 10%, Occasional = 11-33%, Frequent = 34-66%, Constant = >66%
Sitting: Constant
Walking: Rare
Standing: Rare
Bending (neck): Rare
Bending (waist): Rare
Squatting: Never
Climbing: Never
Kneeling: Never
Crawling: Never
Jumping: Never
Balancing: Never
Twisting (neck): Rare
Twisting (waist): Never
Grasp - light (dominant hand): Rare
Grasp - light (non-dominant): Rare
Grasp - firm (dominant hand): Rare Grasp - firm (non-dominant): Rare Fine manipulation (dominant): Frequent
Fine manipulation (non-dominant): Frequent
Reach - at/below shoulder: Rare
Reach – above shoulder level: Rare
Push/pull:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare 26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Lifting:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Carrying:
Up to 10 lbs. Rare
11 to 25 lbs. Rare
26 to 50 lbs. Never
51 to 75 lbs. Never
76 to 100 lbs. Never
Over 100 lbs. Never
Coordination:
Eye-hand: Required
Eye-hand-foot: Not required
Driving: Required
Vision:
Acuity, near: Required
Acuity, far: Required
Depth perception: Required
Accommodation: Required
Color vision: Required
Field of vision: Required
Talking:
Face-to-face contact: Required
Verbal contact w/others: Required
Public: Required
Hearing:
Normal conversation: Required
Telephone communication: Required
Earplugs required: Not required
Work environment:
Works indoors, works outdoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.
