Principal Environmental Specialist – Project Design & Development - Public Works (5644)

Company Description Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening:  September 11th, 2026 Friday Application Deadline:  Apply immediately.  Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of September 18th, 2026 Friday, and will close any time thereafter​​​​​​​ Recruitment ID:  TPV-5644-163982 Appointment Type:  Temporary Provisional (TPV) .

This is not a permanent appointment. A provisional appointee must participate and be successful in a Civil Service examination for this classification and be selected to be considered for permanent appointment.  Provisional appointments may not exceed three (3) years. Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco.

When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose. San Francisco Public Works  (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges.

With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens. Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at  https://www.sfpublicworks.org  to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Job Description San Francisco Public Works is seeking a Principal Environmental Specialist at the Project Design and Development division. Under general direction, the Principal Environmental Specialist manages environmental programs and projects within a defined area of specialty, such as clean air, energy conservation, public outreach, environmental impacts of project construction, NEPA/CEQA compliance, recycling, or toxics and pollution reduction.

 This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating environmental initiatives and ordinances which include program oversight, staff supervision, budget administration, regulatory interpretation, public communication, and support for policy development and implementation. IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Your duties as Principal Environmental Specialist may include, but are not limited to the following: Managing complex environmental programs by developing goals, policies, strategic plans, and standard of protocol/procedures Supervising and assigning work to program staff Interpreting and applying relevant environmental laws and regulations Preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget, and securing grant funding Supporting the administration of funding and contracting processes, including oversight of grant disbursements and consultant agreements Making public presentations, conducting outreach, preparing written communications, and fostering positive partnerships with community groups, nonprofit organizations, commissions and other private and public agencies Drafting environmental documentation, contributing to technical policy updates, coordinating permitting with regulatory agencies Developing environmental specifications and managing departmental environmental compliance information tracking system Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree fr