SUSTAINABILITY ADMINISTRATOR

The City of Fort Lauderdale Seeks a Sustainability Administrator This is a really great opportunity for a candidate with a heart-felt interest in the environment, sustainability, and climate resilience and wants to make a difference.
This may be the career you've been searching for! The Sustainability Administrator will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies, programs, and projects related to the environment, sustainability, climate resilience, and net-zero initiatives.
The City offers a wide variety of benefits to employees.
In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension plan option and requires a 3% contribution from employees.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification.
The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
Supervises the work of assigned personnel; delegates and reviews work assignments; conducts performance evaluations Manages projects and programs involving energy, sustainability, and climate resilience Oversees ordinance revisions, leads organizational sustainability and resilience planning, and provides comprehensive planning support Tracks and reports on performance metrics related to programs and projects; interprets and analyzes technical and statistical information Provides technical and planning input on sustainability and resilience to other internal and external stakeholders Represents the division in the formulation, implementation, evaluation and presentation of sustainability and resilience plans and programs Attends meetings, reviews reports, and makes recommendations concerning projects Performs related work as required JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT 1.
Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field 2.
Must possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in sustainability, environmental, or related field, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
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Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis of the required experience or education.
PREFERENCES: Master's Degree in a Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or closely related field Related Certification(s) such as: American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Certified Energy Manager, LEED, etc.
Strong Project Management Skills Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.
Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify.
All successful applicants may be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.
To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204 (Download PDF reader)).
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.
It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.
This description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change.
The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.