Job Description

Location

2100 Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, 91362

Description

Position Highlights:

1. Gain hands-on experience with sustainability programs and data collection and analysis in a municipal setting.
2. Work with professional staff members across a number of City departments.
3. Work a flexible schedule designed to balance other commitments, such as school.

The Sustainability Aide is an entry-level position that provides essential program, technical, customer service, and field support to the Sustainability Division’s solid waste, water conservation, energy, and electric vehicle (EV) charging programs.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in environmental programs who demonstrate strong communication skills, attention to detail, and an interest in data-driven problem-solving within a local government setting.

This is a part-time position, up to 29 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours in a fiscal year. Work hours are flexible within City business hours; two to three days per week is preferred.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide customer and permit counter service by responding to public, contractor, and developer inquiries related to solid waste, recycling, water conservation, energy, and EV charging programs.
• Process and review Construction and Demolition (C&D) permit applications and plans, including verification of recycling requirements, authorized haulers, and Green Halo documentation.
• Support sustainability-related development review, including solid waste space planning, trash and recycling enclosure requirements, and coordination with other City departments.
• Assist with data collection, entry, tracking, and basic analysis for waste, recycling, edible food recovery, water use, debris, energy, and EV infrastructure programs.
• Support compliance and implementation of State regulatory requirements, including SB 1383 edible food recovery and organic waste diversion programs.
• Assist with GIS-based sustainability mapping, including trash and recycling enclosure mapping for development projects and updates to sustainability-related maps in coordination with the GIS team.
• Provide program support for energy and infrastructure projects, such as streetlighting replacement projects in coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE).
• Assist with sustainability budgeting support, including tracking program expenditures, maintaining records, and supporting basic budget documentation.
• Support public outreach and education efforts, including staffing events, conducting surveys, and preparing materials and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records in City databases, prepare spreadsheets, draft basic reports and memos, and assist with routine administrative tasks as needed.

For more information about the City’s Sustainability Division programs, please visit www.toaks.gov/gogreen.

Job Video Link URL: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHWOYPo4vs0

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree (or current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program), with coursework in environmental science, sustainability, planning, engineering, geography/GIS, public administration, or a related field
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in sustainability, environmental programs, or climate-related topics (self-study acceptable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; comfort working with spreadsheets and data
• Interest in or exposure to GIS mapping, data analysis, or technical tools (training provided)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Experience or coursework in GIS, data analysis, budgeting, graphics/design, energy systems, or Spanish language skills are a plus, but not required.

Core Competencies

• Team Player
• Initiative
• Critical Thinking
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail

Special Instructions

FILING DEADLINE: The first review of candidates will take place on Monday, January 12th, 2026. 

Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and candidates are encouraged to apply by January 12th, 2026. Please note, the recruitment may close without notice at any time after the first review date.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE: Applicants are requiredto complete the Supplemental Questionnaire. This will be used throughout the process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position.

Additional information about the City is available on our website at www.toaks.gov.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process.  If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date.  Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE: In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Recruitment Contact

Contact phone: 

(805)449-2144

Contact email: 

humanresources@toaks.gov

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