Participates in Governing Body and administrative policy updates integrating the goals and practices of sustainability. Makes policy recommendations based on research, analysis, and experience and acts as project lead for development and/or updates to sustainability related ordinances, plans and policies.
Manage project and program timelines, monitor and maintain information, and prepare reports on progress of sustainability initiatives.
Manage the City's Recycling Center including overseeing the center's upkeep, container pick up schedule, account tracking and record keeping and reporting of facility use. Manage communications with outside agencies pertaining to the recycling containers. Research current recycling trends and implement contractual or procedural changes to improve the City's return on investment. Coordinate back-up assistance and support of the Recycling Center with the Parks and Recreation Department, when needed.
Form and lead cross-divisional teams to manage projects that affect multiple divisions and departments to include convening and leading the Sustainability Leadership Team (SLT) and Sustainability Task Force (STF). The SLT and STF are multi-departmental leadership teams that exist to integrate sustainability and resilience efforts throughout City operations.
Direct development and implementation of policies and programs. Administer applications to track and monitor City energy and emissions goals.
Promote teamwork, information-sharing, and citywide understanding of sustainability procedures, programs, policies, and goals. Engage appropriate stakeholders in key strategies and goals, establish partnerships and build relationships to support the development and implementation of sustainability efforts.
Identifies potential funding sources, prepares grant applications and completes required reporting documentation related to sustainability projects.
Communicate goals, activities, and achievements of designated programs to City leadership, Governing Body, boards and commissions, community partners, businesses, the public, and other audiences through presentations, written reports and analyses, workshops, training sessions, and other methods as needed or requested.
Develop and implement communication methodologies for updating the City Manager's Office, City Departments, the Governing Body, and residents on sustainability issues. This includes the creation of an annual report highlighting key programs and projects, major successes and progress, and identifying future goals and initiatives.
Serve as staff liaison for Environmental Advisory Council (EAC). Responsibilities include: develop meeting agendas and ensure timely publication, prepare and/or coordinate presentations, updates and other activities in support of the EAC.
Analyze complex issues, present findings and recommendations. Provide information and assistance to City officials and management, other governmental agencies, and the general public.
Conducts research to stay abreast of advancements within environmental and sustainability sectors and maintain awareness of regional initiatives, policies and programs.
Develop and oversee implementation of an organizational sustainability plan; create, track and report related performance measures on an annual basis.
Monitor and support progression of sustainability elements and initiatives included in the City's various Strategic Plans, Comprehensive Plan and other City, local and regional climate plans.
Keeps informed of City events, services and issues by reading various agendas, memos, reports, and other sources to enhance knowledge of potential issues and opportunities.
The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.
Must report to duty to assist in emergency operations and incident management activities, as required.
The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable