Job Abstract

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.

• Develops, evaluates the feasibility of, and implements sustainability programs, studies or initiatives related to climate change planning and development, such as energy efficiency measures, low water usage, or low impact development. and implementation of sustainability programs.
• Develops and administers strategic plan development for environmental sustainability programs and initiatives; researches environmental issues and policies having regional and broader impacts and develops work plans.
• Participates in developing and administering program and project budgets, including researching assumptions, practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels for environmental programs.
• Researches, writes, and presents staff reports for City Council and prepares letters and resolutions in support of regional, Statewide, and federal environmental policies.
• Researches and evaluates significance of factors, trends, and data provided as part of staff reports, agreements, and correspondence.
• Conducts extensive data analyses to report upon project status and the overall direction of the City’s environmental programs.
• Researches and analyzes new sustainable best practices, pending legislation and recent regulations for the City to enhance environmental participation.
• Develops and facilitates community-wide events to raise awareness of climate change, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable landscapes, healthy living, and other initiatives.
• Develops training workshops and makes presentations on environmental programs to outside organizations such as City associations, civic groups, regional agencies, partnership agencies, and other parties.
• Leads or participates in environmental sustainability-related public information and outreach functions with residents, school representatives, business representatives, and other parties; writes technical reports, press releases, correspondence, and posts resources on City’s website.
• Serves as departmental or City representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings; coordinates information requests and provides status updates to the City Council and community; interacts with businesses and vendors regarding City’s environmental policies and goals.
• Leads a volunteer-based Sustainability Task Force approved by the City Council; recruits and interviews potential members; develops project tasks and goals; monitors and provides feedback on project proposals and assists with the development of presentations for public monthly meetings; and prepares staff reports and recommendations for year-end report.
• Creates content and maintains the City’s Sustainability Programs website; adds information, resources, and tools to the website and posts news items, events, notices, and links to relevant municipal programs.
• Reviews California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation to assess environmental impacts from new policies or new development.
• Ensures the City’s compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as relates to environmental sustainability government codes and practices.
• Seeks, obtains, and administers grant funding for environmental projects and programs; prepares grant applications and performance reports.
• Analyzes, calculates, and monitors the City’s green house gas (GHG) emissions with the Sustainability Task Force to set emissions reductions target in collaboration with regional and business partners.

Education/Training/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Environmental Affairs, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, or a related field is required.
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable.
• Five (5) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, supervisory duties, report preparation, and administrative studies, is required, including two (2) years specific to environmental programs.

Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements:

• A valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards.
• Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings, and accommodate City needs.
• In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.

Knowledge of:

Environmental strategic planning; climate change policy and greenhouse gas emissions inventory standards; energy efficiency measures; sustainable building standards; water conservation behaviors; solid waste reduction measures; solar power and renewable energy resources; storm water regulations and low impact development measures; State, Federal and local laws and regulations concerning environmental programs, solid waste management, storm water; principles of sustainability and community environmental protection strategies; General Plan; project management practices and leadership techniques; public administration policies and procedures; intergovernmental relations; budgeting practices; policy development and program evaluation methods; contract administration practices; grant administration practices; effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; report presentation techniques and principles of employee supervision and evaluation.

Ability to:

Lead, organize, and coordinate projects, plans, studies, and contracts; conduct complex research and analyze laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and standards related to the City’s environmental programs, services, and initiatives; organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; draft and present study findings and conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; participate in selecting, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, technical and support staff; operate modern office equipment and computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other applications software.

Interviews will be held continuously until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position may close at any time without notice.

All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.

The selection process will consist of the following component and weight: Oral Interview (100%)

If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.

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