Memphis, TN
The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability is seeking applicants for the position of Administrator.
The Administrator is responsible for directing the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability, coordinating various sustainability program areas and serves as an advocate on sustainable practices including, but not limited to energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction and recycling, green infrastructure, sustainable food systems, and resilience. The Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability is a joint city-county agency established in April 2011 charged with the implementation of the Sustainable Shelby Plan, published in 2009. Among many notable achievements, the office has been responsible for the development of the Mid-South Regional Greenprint and Sustainability Plan and successful award of $60.4 million from the HUD National Disaster Resilience Competition.
Qualifications
- The ideal candidate possesses passion, motivation, and commitment to achievement and advancement of the city and county’s sustainability goals and objectives. Characteristics of successful candidates for the position include but are not limited to:
- Master’s degree in Public Administration, Planning, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Landscape Architecture, or related field; Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university;
- Minimum five years of related experience. Organizational or project management experience preferred;
- Sustainability or environmental program experience with a proven track record of success;
- LEED, AICP, or other related certification is desired;
- High energy, positive attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail;
- Strong oral and written communication, including public speaking; demonstrated ability to write clearly and persuasively;
- Demonstrated ability to work with and respectfully engage diverse populations;
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and thoroughly understand strategic development;
- Proven ability to excel without direct supervision;
- Direct experience working with government or private sector leaders;
- A working understanding of federal, state and local regulations and policy regarding planning, environment, and sustainability;
- Experience in the fields of planning, energy efficiency and renewable energy, waste recovery and recycling, resilience, green infrastructure, and community engagement is preferred.
1. Plan, organize, and direct all activities of the Office of Sustainability in an efficient and cost effective manner.
2. Directs the work activities of all assigned employees and holds them accountable for their performance and ability to meet project goals and objectives.
3. Determines resource needs and allocation of resources and accounts for their effective use.
4. Develops and recommends program goals and activities and completes a review process that results in final acceptance for implementation.
5. Develops and recommends activities to support implementation of the Sustainable Shelby plan and other related plans and studies produced by the Office of Sustainability and oversees the implementation process.
6. Coordinates action plans with other city and county department representatives and stakeholders to gain support and meet established goals and objectives relevant to sustainability.
7. Serve as an informational and educational resource about sustainability, its various aspects and associated benefits to internal and external stakeholders and the community-at-large.
8. Performs required reporting functions within established deadlines satisfactorily.
9. Reviews budget and monitors costs to ensure budget compliance.
10. Prepares and presents reports, both internal and for external stakeholders.
11. Prepares required documents for legislative review and approval.
12. Provides the executive team with timely reports on measurable results.
13. Monitors government compliance with established sustainability standards.
14. Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of modern management techniques and the ability to apply them in the workplace.
- Ability to develop timetables, allocate resources, produce projections, monitor progress and revise plans as needed to meet deadlines.
- Ability to prepare and monitor budgets, financial reports and cost analyses.
- Ability to supervise or prepare grant applications to support program funding.
- Ability to prepare and submit grant reports to meet established deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with the public, other departments, stakeholders and staff
- Ability to provide oversight, leadership and direction for major grant initiatives
- Ability to develop strategic initiatives and produce action plans and completed projects that are in fulfillment of established initiatives.
- Experience in environmental, planning, sustainability, and resilience.
- Knowledge of emerging best practices in municipal sustainability efforts.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to john.zeanah@memphistn.gov no later than May 25, 2016 at 4:00 PM CDT. In your cover letter, please let us know why you want to lead the Memphis-Shelby County Office of Sustainability.
NO PHONE CALLS. For more information, visit http://www.sustainableshelby.com.
Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or disability status.
Shelby County Government participates in EVerify Equal Opportunity Employer.
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