Senior Environmental & Sustainability Program Lead

City of South Pasadena; South Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Pasadena seeks an experienced environmental and sustainability professional to lead municipal programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance climate action initiatives in line with California requirements.

The ideal candidate will manage grants, budgets, contract oversight, and interdepartmental projects, communicating clearly with staff, consultants, and elected officials while promoting collaboration and responsible governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in public administration or related field.
• Five years of increasingly complex analytical or program management experience with a governmental agency.
• Valid Class C California Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Leads, assists, and coordinates analysis work for departments; provides direction to subordinates and participates in performance evaluation.
• Develops and implements policies, programs, and procedures through research and analysis; manages projects involving research and analysis.
• Coordinates administrative activities for programs; makes recommendations on policy and workflow; oversees training needs.

Skills

Grant administration

Contract management

Budgeting

Project management

Public outreach

Consultant oversight

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration or related field

Job description

The City of South Pasadena seeks an experienced environmental and sustainability professional to lead municipal programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance climate action initiatives in line with California requirements.

The ideal candidate will manage grants, budgets, contract oversight, and interdepartmental projects, communicating clearly with staff, consultants, and elected officials while promoting collaboration and responsible governance.