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Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany DescriptionSpecific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.Application Opening: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026Application Deadline: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through 11:59pm (PST) of Wednesday, September 9th, 2026 and will close any time thereafterRecruitment ID: TPV-80Appointment 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 to learn more about the department's core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.Job DescriptionSan Francisco Public Works is seeking a Regulatory Specialist at the Project Design and Development division.Under direction, the Regulatory Specialist assists in assuring that all San Francisco Public Works construction, planning and development, and maintenance and operations projects comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations.IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIESYour duties as Regulatory Specialist may include, but are not limited to the following:Research and track all federal, state and local regulations that may affect the departmentAdvise management of pertinent and timely regulations and make recommendations on the appropriate departmental actionsProvides regulatory expertise and permit processing support to managers and staffReviews plans including planning and development plans, capital improvement project plans, property management & maintenance plans, and other related plansPerforms or oversees consultants' performance of an environmental sample collection and analysis programAssists in making technical presentations to regulatory agencies and related public agenciesImplements and assists in developing permit processing and inspection practices and procedures related to compliance with regulations affecting operations and facilities maintenance projects, property development and management and land-use programs to manage environmental liabilitiesDevelops and maintains effective working relationships with a diverse staffEstablishes and maintains permit filesDrives city vehiclesQualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in natural sciences, engineering, environmental or resource planning or a related field; ANDExperience: Four (4) years of verifiable work experience in environmental permitting and regulations; environmental investigations; environmental or other regulatory compliance; or environmental project management; or utility regulatory analysis; ANDLicense an