Sustainability Coordinator

Department of Public Works

Class Title: Sustainability Coordinator

Department of Public Works

Class Definition: Working under the supervision and guidance of the Director of Public Works, the Sustainability Coordinator works collaboratively with administration, staff, and the public to develop, coordinate, and promote effective sustainability initiatives throughout the City. Responsibilities include educating the community about sustainability and coordinating City and neighborhood programming, activities, and projects related to sustainability, promoting sustainability and energy conservation initiatives for resident and businesses, supporting sustainability research, and annual reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: These duties are not intended to be all inclusive or exclusive, just illustrative of the kind of work to be performed.

1. Works with City staff, residents and businesses to promote an understanding and awareness of sustainability issues by coordinating informational training and presentations and promoting energy and water conservation, waste minimization, recycling, sustainable building and landscape design, alternative transportation, procurement of green products, etc.
   
   2. Serves as liaison between various City entities to facilitate communication and resource coordination for sustainability programs and projects.
   
   3. Coordinates and compiles data for ongoing Climate Action Plan activities to help the City reach the greenhouse gas reduction goals set by City Council
   
   4. Supports the Administration as appropriate in relation to implementing energy conservation and sustainability programs.
   
   5. Implements and maintains internal sustainability training and programming including, but not limited to sustainability leadership programming and sustainability subject matter
   
   6. Creates promotional and educational materials by writing, editing, and designing content for brochures, fliers, bulletin board displays, newsletters, sustainability guides, and training materials. Works to promote and communicate sustainability events, practices, and achievements to the broader community audience.
   
   7. Develops and maintains a City sustainability website/web page to include information highlighting sustainability actions undertaken by the City, sustainability-related programming and events in the community, training opportunities, resources for individuals interested in sustainable living, information on recycling, and links to other organizations and websites related to sustainability.
   
   8. Assists in defining sustainability goals and tracks performance metrics to assess program effectiveness.
   
   
2. 9. Improves the effectiveness of the City’s sustainability practices by monitoring best practices related to sustainability in other cities and makes recommendations for new sustainability programming and modifications to existing programs.
   
   10. Serves as advisor to, and member of, the City’s Environmental Advisory Commission and provides updates at the meetings; helps coordinate meetings and supports the commission in implementing programs/projects in support of the City’s goals
   
   11. Serves on various boards and regional organizations as assigned and attends meetings with external organizations to represent the City on sustainability issues.
   
   12. Researches and identifies grant-writing and other funding opportunities in support of expanded City sustainability efforts. Prepares documentation required for project funding from internal or external funding as appropriate

13. Works with stakeholders to develop or assist in the development of sustainability focused initiatives, which may include topics such as energy conservation, water conservation, waste minimization, recycling, stormwater management, landscape improvements, sustainable transportation, procurement of environmentally friendly products, urban forestry, outdoor recreation, etc. Stakeholder support may include assistance in developing project details and benefits, and estimated costs.

14. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending

training and/or courses as directed.

15. Supports the overall success of the City’s sustainability efforts by performing all other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands: Must possess mobility to work in an office and fieldwork setting and to use all related equipment including but not limited to samplers, analytical instruments, computers, and other equipment utilized in the performance of this position. The employee must be able to operate a vehicle in order to travel to various sites within the EAJSA service area. Employee may have to travel out of the City to attend meetings or conferences. Must be able to work outdoors to inspect, maintain, calibrate, or sample various equipment; occasionally works near vehicular traffic, construction equipment, on uneven ground, and/or in high precarious places. Strength to lift and carry materials and equipment up to forty pounds, specific vision abilities to read printed materials, operate surveying equipment, and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, over the telephone and/or radio.

Minimum Qualifications Required: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or other related science. Minimum of two years of related experience, preferably promoting and managing sustainability initiatives. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The ability to work independently is required. Attention to detail is required. Initiative is required. Analytical and problem-solving skills are required. The ability to work collaboratively with other individuals and volunteer groups is required. The ability to use Microsoft Office Suite to prepare Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint presentations, and reports is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with and present to those of other cultures or backgrounds is required. Must possess a valid PA State driver’s license.

The successful applicant will be subject to a detailed background check