Environmental Services Specialist

Applications are accepted exclusively through the City of Ventura Career Site:
www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs. Submissions through other websites or methods will not be accepted.
 

Pay & Benefits

Whether you're starting your career journey or seeking new opportunities, we welcome all and offer: 

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Strong support for professional development
• Vacation & Holiday Compensation
• Deferred Compensation
• CalPERS Retirement
• Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay

Pay (Salary DOQ):

• Environmental Services Specialist - $86,585.20 - $116,025.73

About the Opportunity

The City of Ventura is seeking a customer service-oriented and detail-focused Environmental Services Specialist to join the Public Works Department. This position plays a key role in supporting the City's solid waste, recycling, and environmental compliance programs, including CalRecycle reporting and ensuring compliance with applicable state waste and recycling regulations.

Under direction, the Environmental Services Specialist assists with planning, implementing, and administering the City's environmental programs and performs a variety of research, analysis, and professional and technical administrative duties in support of environmental initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develops, implements, and evaluates environmental programs related to sustainability, solid waste, recycling and waste reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy, stormwater quality, water conservation, and resource management.
• Coordinates the City's solid waste, recycling, and waste diversion programs, including management of solid waste hauler and waste diversion facility agreements, contract administration, service issues, and program performance.
• Assists with CalRecycle reporting and ensures compliance with applicable state solid waste, recycling, and environmental regulations.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; conducts research and program evaluations; prepares reports, recommendations, policies, manuals, and other technical documents.
• Coordinates environmental permits, grant administration, special projects, and other administrative activities in support of departmental programs.
• Develops and delivers public outreach and education programs, including presentations, special events, educational materials, and community partnerships that promote environmental sustainability.
• Responds to inquiries and complaints from the public and provides technical information regarding environmental programs and services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications – Required

A combination of education, training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in environmental studies, water resources management, public or business administration, or a closely related field; and one year of professional experience in researching, planning, or implementation of environmental management programs are required.

When assigned to K-12 classroom presentations, incumbent is required to undergo live scan fingerprinting and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test result issued within the last two years.

Licenses: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver license may be required.

About the Department

The City of Ventura’s Public Works Department plays a central role in building, maintaining, and protecting the community’s infrastructure and natural resources. Accredited by the American Public Works Association (APWA) since 2014, the department applies industry best practices and forward-thinking strategies to deliver high-quality projects that support safety, sustainability, and long-term community resilience.

The department is organized into five divisions that manage the city’s infrastructure, operations, and public services. Together, these divisions provide engineering, construction, transportation, environmental sustainability, fleet and facilities, and property management services that support the community’s growth, connectivity, and quality of life.

How to Apply & Selection Process

Submit your online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes may be attached but will not replace a completed application or supplemental questionnaire. All communication regarding your application will be via email, so please check your inbox regularly and ensure your contact information is current.

Application Deadline: Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Selection Process Timeline:

• August 27, 2026 – Oral Panel Interviews
• September 7–8, 2026 – Departmental Interviews
• As a condition of employment, selected candidates may be required to complete a background screening process.
• Anticipated start date: October 12, 2026

While the eligibility list for this classification may be used to fill other regular vacancies at the discretion of the City, this recruitment is specifically intended to fill the Environmental Services Specialist position within the Public Works Department. Candidates selected from the eligibility list will be considered for assignment to this department based on departmental needs and the candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Learn more about the Environmental Services Specialist by reviewing the job description here.

Additional Information

To learn more about the City’s hiring process, visit the City of Ventura Hiring Process page.
 

Questions? Contact the Recruitment Team:

recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

(805) 654-7802