Sustainability Officer - City of Asheville, NC

Sustainability Officer 

City of Asheville

Professional Area: 

Environmental and Natural Resources Planning

Experience: 

3-5 years

Location: 

Asheville, NC

Apply your related education and experience to a career opportunity in leading the City of Asheville's Sustainability Division.  Serve as the next administrator of the City’s Sustainability Plan and as the lead staff liaison for the Sustainability Advisory Committee on Energy and the Environment (SACEE). The employee is responsible for internal and external communication regarding energy management and waste reduction and provides technical expertise and recommendations to achieve sustainability goals. Exempt position, Full-Time 37.5 Hrs Week Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, with weekend/evening meetings as needed. Application review will begin December 5, 2014
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Provide vision and leadership in the development and implementation of the Sustainability Management Plan, the Community Energy Plan, and Waste Reduction Plan. Advocate and model sustainability concepts within the organization and serve as a catalyst to produce a culture change within the City that integrates sustainability and environmental values. Act as a team leader working with City staff to develop sustainability initiatives and assess their cost effectiveness, technical feasibility and implementation methods. Identify and remove barriers necessary for the success of the Sustainability Management Plan, the Community Energy Plan, and Waste Reduction Plan. Represent the City within the community; increase awareness of sustainability initiatives through participation in civic, neighborhood or professional group activities. Develop a multifaceted communication strategy within the organization and the community to promote the City’s efforts. Develop criteria, policies and procedures for multiple initiatives and programs. Investigate existing and new technologies and implement them within the City while providing SACEE, the community, and various groups with program results via education initiatives. Evaluate annual performance targets and report on the City’s progress on meeting mandated goals. Provide research, support and advise SACEE. Build relationships between the City, outside organizations and other government agencies. Apply for and manage grants to support the implementation of sustainability programs. Manage the budget of the Green Capital Improvement Program. Direct and supervise sustainability staff. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS         Performs related work as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in environmental science, public administration or a closely related field and 3 -5 years of increasingly responsible experience in environmental sciences/sustainability including experience with sustainability or energy planning and program implementation; and/or any equivalent combination of training and experience required to perform the essential position functions. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license issued by the State of North Carolina.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures, practices and organization of the department of assignment Considerable knowledge of environmental issues pertaining to sustainability goals Considerable knowledge of current sustainability technologies and their applications Considerable knowledge of cost benefit analysis Skill in the use of common computer driven word-processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs Considerable knowledge to work in an advisory capacity with SACEE. Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in applying standards to a variety of work conditions Ability to prepare, implement and monitor program budgets Ability to prepare, implement and monitor sustainability programs Ability to communicate information orally and in writing Ability to present information orally before large groups of people Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships interdepartmentally, with other government agencies and with outside organizations

Final Applicants are subject to Pre-employment Drug Screening and Background Check. The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate in employment or the provision of services on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, or familial status.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs