Sustainability Programs Lead — Climate Action

City of Palm Springs; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Palm Springs seeks a Sustainability professional to join the Sustainability Department. The role involves researching and preparing studies, conducting surveys, compiling and analyzing data, and formulating program policies and procedures; performing outreach and education on sustainability topics; monitoring program effectiveness and reporting to City Council.

The position supports the Director, coordinates with other departments, oversees audits, and helps implement environmental

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of work experience in environmental planning, sustainability, resources conservation, waste reduction, recycling, or public administration which included independent work experience in research, analysis, report writing, and evaluation is required.
• Three (3) years of work experience working with or for a local government is required.

Responsibilities

• Review environmental features of significant projects including review of Environmental Impact Reports and Construction Waste Management Plans for reasonableness and conformance to sustainability codes, goals, and standards.
• Perform research and prepare studies; conduct surveys, compile and analyze data, and formulate program policies and procedures; monitor and evaluate program effectiveness and outcome; prepare periodic or specialized reports of program activities.
• Assist in the development, coordination, and administration of programs and projects in areas such as water and energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, green building, watershed management, sustainable procurement, and hazardous materials management.
• Coordinate and manage complex programs; assist with the development of sustainability action plans and environmental, social, and economic strategies to integrate sustainability to overall operations.
• Support environmental and sustainability program audit and enforcement efforts by conducting field audits, actively investigating violations, and working with code enforcement to issue citations when necessary.
• Conduct program outreach efforts and develop outreach and education materials on a variety of environmental topics for both internal and community-wide use; attend public meetings, and present information to community groups and other stakeholders.
• Perform public relations tasks that include the development of written or web-based materials and provide information and assistance to the public and City staff on programs and policies related to sustainability.
• Gather, compile, and analyze information for preparation of grants, contracts, and agreements; assist in negotiating terms; implement, monitor, and prepare reports, statistical data, and graphs.
• Serves as liaison or primary point of contact for assigned functions and programs for other City departments, vendors, stakeholders, the general public, and outside agencies and organizations; acquire information requested, coordinate meetings, and provide related support service; attend various public meetings and present reports to City staff, and various commissions, committees, and citizen groups.
• Assist the Director in preparing staff reports and presenting staff reports to City Council or Commissions in the absence of the Director.
• Manage and oversee the work of contractors, as assigned.
• Train and coordinate the work of support personnel in the area of assignment, as assigned.
• Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of sustainability.
• Prepare and monitor budgets.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Environmental planning

Research & analysis

Data presentation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science/Engineering/Urban Planning or related field

Job description

The City of Palm Springs seeks a Sustainability professional to join the Sustainability Department. The role involves researching and preparing studies, conducting surveys, compiling and analyzing data, and formulating program policies and procedures; performing outreach and education on sustainability topics; monitoring program effectiveness and reporting to City Council.

The position supports the Director, coordinates with other departments, oversees audits, and helps implement environmental