Environmental Services Administrator (Sustainability Manager)

The City of Fremont, CA is seeking an Environmental Services Administrator (Sustainability Manager) for its Community Development Department. This role involves managing programs related to environmental sustainability, urban development, and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include providing assistance to various stakeholders, preserving open spaces, and enhancing community quality of life through sustainable initiatives. Applications are due by August 21, 2026.
Description
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:



Providing professional assistance to developers, contractors, businesses, and homeowners
Preserving open space
Planning for and assisting with the building of high-quality strategically urban residential and commercial developments
Maintaining and increasing the range of housing alternatives for the community
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 humanresources@fremont.gov.
Contact Us For additional information, please contact Human Resources Department at: humanresources@fremont.gov.


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.
Essential Functions

Recommends and implements goals and objectives; establishes performance standards and methods; develops and implements policies and procedures for assigned program area.
Plans, develops, and oversees the work of staff involved in assigned program area.
Evaluates operations and activities of assigned program area; determines program priorities; implements improvements and modifications; prepares various reports on operations and activities.
Participates in budget preparation and administration; prepa