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About the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division: 

ESD’s Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division leads one of the largest and most advanced solid waste management systems in the United States through creativity and innovation. Division staff collaborate with other City departments and establish strong partnerships with private companies, other government agencies, nonprofits, and the community on a variety of key efforts. Experience fast-paced work and learn new skills that contribute to the bigger purpose of protecting the environment at a local level.

 

About the Solid Waste Compliance Internship

The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill two (2) part-time unbenefited Graduate Intern positions in the Integrated Waste Management Division.

 

The Solid Waste Compliance Intern will provide support to the Enforcement, Commercial & Regulations Teams in IWM. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Senate Bill (SB) 1383 Compliance: 

  • Collect data, perform data analysis and update reports on SB 1383 implementation
  • SB 1383 Waiver application process
  • SB 1383 Waiver data entry into compliance tracking software
  • Assistance with enforcement letters

 

Outreach and Business Engagement:

  • Phone calls and business engagement to help distribute relevant information and program materials
  • Outreach to businesses to support compliance with existing regulations

 

Administrative Support, as needed:

  • Tracking environmental regulations compliance
  • Mass mailings and monitoring of email inboxes
  • Data entry, data comparison, and update data management systems
  • Creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other program support documents

 

Meetings and Collaboration:

  • Attend relevant meetings and provide assistance as needed for division projects
  • Collaborate with team members on special projects, providing research and organizational support

 

Duration of Assignment

Approximately 1 year, with the possibility to extend. 

 

Salary Information

Salary ranges for this classification are:

  • Graduate Student Intern: $20.52 - $30.30 hourly

 

These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

  • Graduate: Completion of a bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a master’s degree program from an accredited college or university. Must be enrolled throughout the duration of the internship.

 

Experience: None. Enrollment in majors with an environmental, sustainability, geography, communications, or public administration focus are preferred. Bilingual preferred.

 

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California.

 

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

 

Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts. 

 

Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

 

Multi-Tasking – Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

 

Problem Solving – Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

 

Reliability – Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

 

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills – Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

 

 

Selection Process: 

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Phil Dunbar at Phillip.Dunbar@sanjoseca.gov.

 

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.  Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. 

 

How to Apply 

The requisition # for this job posting is 202501183. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers 

 

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST APPLY & SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION AT www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE JOB OPPORTUNITY.  

If you have questions about the duties of this position, the selection or hiring processes, please contact  Phil Dunbar at Phillip.Dunbar@sanjoseca.gov.