Job Abstract

This classification is responsible for environmental sustainability programs adopted by the City Council or implemented per the City Manager’s direction; acts as the expert and lead resource to City staff for all sustainability policy issues. The position has overall responsibility for sustainability programs and/or projects; including the design and development of program areas, oversight, and administration of multiple program budgets.

Plans, implements, evaluates, manages, coordinates and promotes efforts in alignment with the City’s adopted climate action goals and strategies;

Plans and supports efforts related to climate resiliency, including wildfire, flood, extreme heat, drought, habitat preservation and coastal hazards adaptation strategies;

Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; documents performance trends; and recommends and implements modifications to improve program effectiveness;

Researches and obtains alternative funding sources, including grants and rebate programs to support environmental sustainability programs and goals;

Develops and administers budget(s) for assigned programs and/or projects; assesses financial and operational viability of projects and recommendations; monitors expenditures to ensure compliance of grant conditions and grant disbursement processes;

Writes and prepares a wide variety of reports and grant proposals to support program development;

Collaborates with other City departments to promote the City's adopted climate change and environmental sustainability efforts;

Directs and participates in the investigation and resolution of complaints related to assigned program areas, activities, and contracts.

Tracks expenditures; projects future funding needs; identifies appropriate and available funding sources; prepares applications to various grant programs; manages grants; processes invoices; maintains relevant records and documentation.

Monitors, interprets, and applies federal, state, and local sustainability laws and regulations in order to develop City policies that ensure compliance and optimal efficiency, effectiveness, and economy.

Represents the City in matters associated with sustainability programs when working with public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and others.

Oversees all contracting within program areas, prepares requests for proposals and quotes, analyzes contractors’ proposals, selects contractors, ensures quality of products and services delivered, and tracks expenditures against approved budget.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and techniques of public administration with emphasis in sustainability and environmental programs and policy.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations related to the environment and sustainability.
• Principles, practices and techniques of program development and administration.
• Organizational practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Principals of budget, grant, and contract preparation, administration and management.
• Principles, practices and laws, codes and regulations related to environmentally preferable procurement, sustainability, waste reduction, climate change, green building.
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment including computers and various software.
• Principles and practices of organization, administration, budgeting and supervision.
• Techniques and methods of report preparation and presentation.

• Work collaboratively with other City departments, agencies, committees, community groups, and public officials to coordinate and implement the City’s climate action goals and policies.
• Collect and analyze data and develop complex plans and reports.
• Develop and implement work plans for complex projects and programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with City officials and employees, public officials, developers, land owners, consultants and the general public.
• Interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Work well under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Independently develop, manage and administer program goals, objectives and procedures.
• Develop and analyze budgets
• Prepare clear and accurate reports, correspondence, proposals and other written material of a technical nature.
• Identify and respond to sensitive community and organizational issues, concerns or needs including technical issues and questions.
• Interpret, explain, and apply complex policies, laws and regulations.
• Assess financial and operational viability to projects and recommendations
• Develop and implement program performance measures
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Collect, analyze, and compile technical and statistical information.

Environmental Conditions: Office environment; exposure to computer screens; extensive public contact. Occasional travel to work sites or other sites for meetings, or to undeveloped areas of the City for field visits. Field sites may include construction sites, steep terrains, agricultural areas, and habitats of native flora and fauna, insects, native animals and endangered species.

Physical Conditions: Essential functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; speaking and hearing to exchange information; visual acuity to read and interpret specifications and drawings.

Selection Process: All applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. The process may include any combination of a written exam, oral examination and/or skills assessment to further assess job-related education, experience and training. Candidates who successfully complete the examination process will be placed on an eligible list according to their scores and will remain eligible for employment consideration for a minimum of six months.

Note: Prospective candidates will undergo a background reference check and a medical examination, a drug screening may be required.

RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS, BUT MAY BE ATTACHED.

CANDIDATES WHO REQUIRE A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD STATE THEIR NEEDS IN WRITING WHEN SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION.

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