ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST (SUSTAINABILITY COORDINATOR) (NON-COMPETITIVE)
City of Cincinnati
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- Salary
- $73k – $98k/yr
- Location
- Ohio 45202, OH, OH
- Department
- Administration
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
Under the general supervision of the Director of the Office of Environment and Sustainability, this incumbent provides technical support and expertise relating to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan to members of the general public and all City of Cincinnati employees. The incumbent is responsible for the greenhouse gas emissions inventories, overseeing the implementation of the Green Cincinnati Plan, and tracking and reporting progress. Performs related duties as required.
SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period.
Periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City. Requires an in depth understanding of the climate protection, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities.
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative. Organize and solicit volunteer groups.
Represent the City in communications with a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for data collection, analysis and interpretation of date.
Develop written recommendations including technical and policy proposals.
Coordinating and facilitating an inclusive planning process to build community consensus on a climate protection plan, detailing a path forward for Cincinnati’s climate protection efforts.
Track and provide updates on the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan process.
Ensure all work is in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and policies.
Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
Provide leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relations activities.
Coordinate and organize all aspects of special Green Cincinnati Plan events.
Develop and manage contracts related to the Green Cincinnati Plan Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote the Green Cincinnati Plan. Available to attending and facilitate evening meeting, events and public hearings.(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
HR CONTACT: [email protected]
Each applicant can fulfill the education and experience requirement through the completion of any one of the following:
SPECIFIC STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period.
Periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City. Requires an in depth understanding of the climate protection, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions.
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities.
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative. Organize and solicit volunteer groups.
Represent the City in communications with a wide range of audiences.
Responsible for data collection, analysis and interpretation of date.
Develop written recommendations including technical and policy proposals.
Coordinating and facilitating an inclusive planning process to build community consensus on a climate protection plan, detailing a path forward for Cincinnati’s climate protection efforts.
Track and provide updates on the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan process.
Ensure all work is in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and policies.
Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
Provide leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relations activities.
Coordinate and organize all aspects of special Green Cincinnati Plan events.
Develop and manage contracts related to the Green Cincinnati Plan Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote the Green Cincinnati Plan. Available to attending and facilitate evening meeting, events and public hearings.(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)
Knowledge of:
Climate change, climate adaptation, and greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Climate change, climate adaptation, and greenhouse gas emissions inventories.
Sustainability topics, including: energy efficiency, renewable energy, transportation alternatives, waste reduction, sustainable food systems, outdoor recreation, air and water protection.
Governmental processes.
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and policies.
Budgeting and purchasing processes.
Project management and internal controls.
Governmental processes.
Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and policies.
Budgeting and purchasing processes.
Project management and internal controls.
Skill to:
Analyze data and develop sound theses
Negotiate acceptable conclusions in competitive environments
Communicate effectively both oral and written
Incorporate equity, inclusion, and environmental justice into sustainability plans, projects and conversations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups of varied interests and backgrounds
Plan, organize and facilitate meetings and events.
Ability to:
Interact with City Council, City Departments and outside organizations and individuals.
Work with minimal supervision
Examples of Work Performed
Develop methodology for computing greenhouse gas emissions from City government and use the methodology to calculate the current emissions, and those for a baseline period; periodically measure progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by City government and by the City.
Requires an in depth understanding of the climate protection, global warming and greenhouse gas emissions
Requires a high level of project management and planning responsibilities
Convene, facilitate and participate in stakeholder and team meetings, public hearings, and workshops as the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan representative.Organize and solicit volunteer groups
Represent the City in communications with a wide range of audiences
Responsible for data collection, analysis and interpretation of date
Develop written recommendations including technical and policy proposals.
Coordinating and facilitating an inclusive planning process to build community consensus on a climate protection plan, detailing a path forward for Cincinnati’s climate protection efforts.
Track and provide updates on the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan process.
Ensure all work is in accordance with Federal, State and local regulations and policies.
Conduct training courses related to the City’s Green Cincinnati Plan and climate protection, including development of training material.
Provide leadership, insight, and concepts in public and community relations activities.
Coordinate and organize all aspects of special Green Cincinnati Plan events.
Develop and manage contracts related to the Green Cincinnati Plan
Plan and implement marketing strategies to promote the Green Cincinnati Plan.
Available to attending and facilitate evening meeting, events and public hearings. HR CONTACT: [email protected]
Each applicant can fulfill the education and experience requirement through the completion of any one of the following:
Each applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Ecology, Sustainability or a closely related field AND 1 year of paid experience in sustainability, climate protection, energy, transportation, waste reduction, local food or a closely related field.
OR
Three years of paid experience in sustainability, climate protection, energy, transportation, waste reduction, local food or a closely related field.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Each applicant must have at least a High School Diploma.
Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License may be required.
Must be self-directed with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must be high energy, persistent, and have a take charge attitude.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Possession of or ability to obtain, a valid Driver's License may be required.
Must be self-directed with strong analytical and problem solving skills.
Must be high energy, persistent, and have a take charge attitude.
MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION
Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.
Probationary Period
Twelve months.Supervision Exercised
Exercises direct supervision over lower level supervisors, administrative and clerical staff. Environmental Conditions:
Indoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required.
Indoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; automobile travel within the City may be required.
Physical Conditions:
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
Skills
Project Management