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In the heart of Chicago, we offer degrees in fields of study that can change your life and change the world. CUPPA students and alumni are uniquely skilled to build and transform sustainable urban neighborhoods and communities and to address the challenges presented in the 21st century. Find our more about our Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees at cuppa.uic.edu.
Follow our job postings below and our national job tweets at @CUPPACareers. For student internships and student opportunities, head to the CUPPA Student Opportunities Blog
Have a job or internship to post? Send an email with the title, location, job description, and contact information to cuppa@uic.edu
Sustainability Coord. Fairfax, VA
Sustainability Coordinator - Part Time Fairfax,
VA<http://www.fairfaxva.gov/personnel/JobInformation.asp?ID=629>
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This part time position is available in the Department of Community
Development & Planning. ****
*Duties:*****
The position oversees the coordination of the City’s sustainability program
and policy development, including serving as chair for inter-departmental
committees and task forces, and developing measurements to track progress
in achieving sustainability goals and objectives. The position is
responsible for the preparation of sustainability-related plans and
documents for internal and external agency review, including grant
applications. The position performs a variety of research related to
sustainability planning, including the collection and analysis of various
data, and evaluation of best practices and policy implications. The
position supports and provides technical assistance to City Council and
other City boards and commissions as well as coordinates with various
regional agencies and partners on programs and projects related to the
City’s and region’s sustainability efforts.The position conducts public
outreach,education, and other community awareness activities, including the
development of educational and marketing materials.****
*Requirements:*****
The selected candidate shall possess a thorough knowledge of the principles
and practices of sustainability and environmental stewardship related to
public policy development, including an understanding of current issues,
trends, laws and regulations related to sustainable community development
and planning, green building, low impact development, climate, waste
reduction, recycling, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, energy
planning, and stormwater management/watershed protection. The selected
candidate shall have an understanding of measurements, tools of analysis,
and industry standards related to sustainability and the environment.
Familiarity or previous experience with municipal government operations and
the applicability of sustainable and environmentally-sound practices and
policies, including life cycle costing and cost/benefit analysis is
preferred. Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Environmental
Science/Studies, Engineering, Geography, Architecture, Landscape
Architecture, or Public Administration is preferred. An equivalent level of
training and work experience will be considered. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.****
*Hours:*****
20 hours per week during normal business hours(Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m.)****
*Salary:*****
$32.06 - $49.74/hour, pro-rated fringe benefits ****
*Closing Date:*****
*Open Until Filled* ****
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