What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Coordinator position at City of Greenville, NC?
Job Summary
The City of Greenville has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Coordinator. This position will play a vital role in the organization, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City departments and functions.
FLSA status: Exempt
Examples of Duties
- Develops and implements sustainability initiatives that advance City goals related to waste reduction, recycling contamination reduction, fleet electrification, building optimization, resource conservation, and operational efficiency;
- Partners with other City departments to measure and monitor carbon emissions and waste from municipal operations and offer recommendations on emission and waste reduction strategies;
- Researches and applies for grants and funding opportunities to support sustainability projects and initiatives within the City;
- Develops environmental education programs and provides training, education, and outreach to staff and the public on sustainability best practices and initiatives;
- Develops applicable policies and procedures;
- Monitors monthly utility data and recommends adjustments and improvements;
- Investigates climate and energy best practices and reports information to appropriate staff;
- Monitors latest trends and technologies in sustainability and recommends innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related field; and
- Three to five years of professional sustainability-related experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
- best practices in sustainability, environmental regulations, and green technologies.
- environmental laws and industry standards.
- grant writing.
- written and oral communication.
- basic office skills, recordkeeping, and organization skills.
- interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement, partnership building, and collaborative interactions with staff, elected officials, and the general public.
- plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects.
- assess data and measure data trends.
- identify problems and develop effective solutions related to sustainability.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer