Environmental Policy & Sustainability Lead

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 98.000 - 127.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating 

18 days paid time off per year.

Longevity bonus depending on years of‑

6 days of paid TERM (sick) time

Zusammenfassung

Orange County Government seeks a seasoned professional to support environmental policy, permitting, and program management across Central Florida. You will lead revisions to county regulations, promote sustainable development, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure environmental compliance and effective implementation of policies.

The role involves attending public meetings, drafting official responses to pending legislation, and collaborating with the Chief Innovation & Emerging

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and six (6) years of experience in planning, permitting, regulatory compliance, or program management.
• In lieu of the degree requirements additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• A Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Biology, Environmental Law or Natural Resources, or a closely related field is preferred.
• Experience with local government processes, environmental regulations, permitting, and enforcement actions is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Recommends rule and ordinance revisions pertaining to environmental regulations in Orange County Code. Attends and/or presents at public meetings, hearings, advisory boards and the Board of County Commissioner meetings.
• Coordinates and promotes sustainable development practices in the development review process to ensure future development construction is resilient and durable. Works with Planning, Zoning, Environmental Protection, Development Review Committee (DRC) Office and others on sustainability practices.
• Coordinates interdepartmental activities related to updates to the Orange County Code and Administrative Regulations to ensure environmental compliance. Provides guidance and assistance in drafting County policies and procedures.
• Coordinates and implements activities to improve policies and practices through the County's Innovation Lab. Partners with the Chief Innovation & Emerging Technology Officer.
• Coordinates with departments and staff to determine environmental impacts on the County and prepares position statements and comments. Partners with the Chief Sustainability & Resilience Officer.
• Prepares official County responses to pending legislation and attends rule‑making sessions as needed, negotiates agreements with other agencies. Provides for a coordinated, thorough review of all pending federal and state legislation for protection of the environment.
• Negotiates changes to proposed legislation and regulations through meetings with state and federal officials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Jobbeschreibung

Orange County Government seeks a seasoned professional to support environmental policy, permitting, and program management across Central Florida. You will lead revisions to county regulations, promote sustainable development, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure environmental compliance and effective implementation of policies.

The role involves attending public meetings, drafting official responses to pending legislation, and collaborating with the Chief Innovation & Emerging