SUSTAINABILITY SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER

Job Summary

Under administrative direction, is responsible for developing, planning, and managing programs and developing policies that implement the municipal and community goals of the SA Tomorrow Sustainability Plan. Specific areas of focus include air quality, state and federal environmental policy evaluation, and the development, implementation, and tracking of internal departmental sustainability plans and goals. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversees implementation of current internal sustainability programs such as, the City's Green Events Ordinance and Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program.
• Reviews best practices and develops policies and programs related to sustainability for the municipal organization.
• Serves as a subject matter expert related to air quality and works with internal and external partners to evaluate and develop programs to improve San Antonio's air quality.
• Assists with the development of the City's Green Fleet Program.
• Provides liaison support to the Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee.
• Develops targets, policies and programs for internal municipal employee commuting and job-related mobility in order to reduce fuel use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality.
• Provides technical support to the development of the San Antonio Climate Action and Adaptation Plan, with a key focus on municipal operations.
• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and private sector representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Oversees coordination among divisions/departments throughout duration of projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and Mayor & Council Offices; prepares City Council agenda material such as ordinances, council memos, etc.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing problems within department or division.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, transportation, urban planning, sustainability or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Use of your own personal vehicle may at time be required and proof of Liability Insurance will be required.
• Master's Degree.
  
  

Applicant Information

• If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
• Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
• Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.
• Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements include frequently lifting/carrying up to 5 pounds and occasional lifting/carrying up to 15 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of Municipal Sustainability.
• Knowledge and experience in air quality policy and programs.
• Skilled in implementing, coordinating, and leading planning, education, outreach activities.
• Knowledge of best practices in community engagement.
• Knowledge of standards of planning practice.
• Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.