Sustainability Director

Salt Lake County

SALT LAKE CITY, UTJob$85–98K/yrPosted 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation

$85–98K/yr

Location

SALT LAKE CITY, UT

Work Authorization

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Job overview

The Sustainability Director directs, plans, oversees, and evaluates environmental and sustainability projects and programs for Salt Lake County, handling strategic planning, talent management, fiscal accountability, quality management, and process improvement while collaborating with agencies and stakeholders.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmental RegulationsManagement PrinciplesProgram PlanningConflict ResolutionData AnalysisCommunicationBudget PlanningTechnical AnalysisStakeholder ManagementIndependent WorkProject ManagementNegotiationDiversity CollaborationComputer Software ProficiencyGrant Writing

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Environmental Studies or Related FieldSix Years Related ExperienceOne Year Supervisory ExperienceEquivalent Combination of Education and Experience

Full job description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Directs, plans, oversees, and evaluates all environmental/sustainability projects and programs for the Division. This includes short- and long-range strategic planning, talent management, fiscal accountability, quality management, and process improvement. Develops, recommends, and implements strategic organizational policies and procedures. Integrates multiple intergovernmental and non-governmental interests and stakeholders. Performs/participates in high-level policy development and implementation. Works in a close confidential relationship with the Supervisors and Elected Official.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, of which one (1) year must have been supervisory or administrative; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience. Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory/administrative experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manages and directs Salt Lake County environmental projects and programs. Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates environmental programs. Integrates multiple intergovernmental and non-governmental interests and stakeholders in achieving environmental/sustainability program goals.
Collaborates with other County agencies to meet the goals of sustainability efforts in Salt Lake County.
Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
Gathers and measures data regarding environmental and economic progress on the effectiveness of programs. Justifies budget requests and program needs in the environmental arena.
Works closely and directs division initiatives involving committees and subcommittees, County government officials, advisory boards, commissions, and departments, and updates the County on proposed environmental standards, trends, and technologies.
Advises and/or recommends to the Mayor and County Council the formulation of the County’s sustainability policies and strategies. Exercises budgetary oversight over the Sustainability Division’s annual budget; defines division objectives and operating plans. Exercises independent discretionary decision-making on environmental issues that are complex, interpretive, and evaluative in nature.
Prepares clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials appropriate to the audience and setting. Collects, interprets, evaluates, and reports appropriate environmental and other applicable data in either quantitative or qualitative form: presents conclusions, findings, evaluations, advice, and recommendations.

Knowledge of:

Current and emerging environmental/sustainability trends and programs, including but not limited to climate change, air quality, water quality, energy efficiency, and renewable energy
Current federal, state, and local environmental regulations
Principles and techniques of management and supervision
Principles, practices, tools, and techniques of program/project planning and implementation
Conflict resolution and natural resource collaboration methods
Data gathering and analysis methods and best practices

Skills and Abilities to:

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and deliver public speeches, presentations, and trainings
Perform budget planning and preparation
Analyze and compile technical and statistical information, prepare technical reports, and present technical information clearly and concisely
Work professionally with a variety of elected officials
Work independently and on a team
Multi-task, manage multiple projects, establish priorities, organize workload, and work effectively under deadline pressures
Negotiate complex issues having broad policy implications with a variety of stakeholders
Effectively manage and deal with conflict
Work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
Demonstrate proficiency with computer software related to the job-specific duties
Write federal, state, and local grant applications