Share Email Opening Title Sustainability Coordinator  Open Date 3/14/2016   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Non-Bargaining   Division Public Works   Location Division of Sustainability   Reports To Director of Office of Sustainability   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8 AM-5PM. Schedule may vary based on operational needs.   Pay Rate $50,000-$60,000/yr.   Description SUMMARY The Sustainability Coordinator facilitates and analyzes Office of Sustainability projects and activities, under the direction of the Director of Sustainability. Working closely in a small team, with the strong support of City leadership and the community, this role supports the implementation of a City-wide triple bottom line sustainability initiative that cuts across all aspects of City operations and community life, with a particular emphasis on energy management, waste reduction, and behavioral change. The Coordinator monitors, measures, quantifies and reports on progress; provides technical assistance to City staff, the Mayor, and Common Council based on research that analyzes costs and benefits of multiple options for more sustainable practices; coordinates public and employee stakeholder groups; and is empowered to make a significant impact in a vibrant city. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Not applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Measures and monitors sustainability initiatives and programs. • Tracks, analyzes, and reports data including waste and recycling, fuels and utilities, greenhouse gases, and cost savings. • Assists the director in financial management of utility billing, grants, and the Office budget. • Provides technical and administrative support for sustainability programs or issues. • Facilitates internal and external working groups and stakeholder committees. • Identifies and shares innovative practices that increase the sustainability of City operations. • Communicates the City's sustainability vision, initiatives, and progress through presentations, formal reports, posters/flyers, web and email content, and social media. • Supports all Office of Sustainability initiatives, such as recycling programs or energy efficiency retrofits. • Fosters and promotes a culture of sustainability among City employees, in partner organizations, and across the community.   Position Requirements QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Bachelor's degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Business, Economics, Engineering, Public Administration/Policy, Social Science, or equivalent. Master's degree preferred. • At least 2 years of experience in the fields of energy or sustainability, working professionally in the government, business, consulting, non-profit, and/or academic sectors. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Demonstrated data management and data analysis skills. • Strong understanding of sustainability theories and programs as well as federal, state, and local policies and initiatives. • Knowledge of climate change science, principles of energy and environmental management, and social behavior change. • Ability to build effective partnerships with internal and external organizations. • Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Strong problem solving and analytical abilities. • High level of competence in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Professional demeanor, organized, thorough, and detail-oriented. • GIS, graphic design, accounting, facilities management, Spanish language, or web development skills a plus. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver's License. EQUIPMENT Desktop and laptop computer; landline and cellular; facsimile machine; copier, and scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required in this job include vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Standard office setting with some travel from site to site. Some exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain. Work environment is both formal and informal, team oriented, having variable tasks, pace, and pressure. Pre-Employment D   Required   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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