Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

CERM is seeking a qualified Sustainability Specialist I. The person holding this position will report to the CERM Environmental Business Group Manager. CERM is a multi-disciplined, integrated consulting firm, that specializes in a wide range of services including engineering, survey, program management, environmental compliance, sustainability/resiliency planning, and green infrastructure design.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

The job will require the following list of duties.

Assist with client sustainability programs and project development
Develop, coordinate, implement and monitor climate change policies and initiatives in support of client consultations
Coordinate with other professionals and/or government officials on sustainability policies and projects focused on waste reduction, energy reduction, water use reduction, clean air, social responsibility, electric vehicle infrastructure, and alternative fuels
Provide technical knowledge, guidance, data, support and advice in the area of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste, recycling, climate change policies and initiatives, and public health
Prepare and provide annual reports and studies on the benefits and outcomes of sustainability programs
Develop marketing strategies to promote client sustainability initiatives
Advance client programs and policies to address environmental sustainability
Participate in meetings, as necessary, with other professionals and the public
Act as a public liaison on energy and resilience projects or other sustainability initiatives
Complete sustainability projects, including sustainability grant writing, annual Sustainability Reports, data gathering, GHG inventory development with Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, waste diversion analysis, and other sustainability projects
Coordinate internal sustainability events (e.g. earth day event)
Apply for and manage grant applications in support of client programs
Develop Project Plans
Gather and analyze data from various sources
Develop concise reports as directed (with minimal supervision)
Submit assigned project research and documentation to Project Manager
Maintain project files
Conduct interviews of project stakeholders and develop surveys
Develop project information sheets
Lead and manage meetings
Document public and stakeholder meetings
Effectively manage time on assigned tasks
Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list

Ability to communicate with and coordinate various efforts with members of project teams.
Strong presentation, communication and MS Suite skills are essential to success in this position.
Excellent writing skills are also necessary to be successful
Strong ability to perform research and data analysis
Able to synthesize data and information collected for use by clients
Strong computer skills are a plus, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe Suite and GIS.
Ability to travel up to 25% of time to perform work outside of local geography.
Ability to operate in MS TEAMS, ZOOM and other virtual collaboration tools
Ability to work independently or with a team, as the projects require

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