Description

What We Offer

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package that includes:

General Salary Increase: A general salary increase of 3.5% effective on December 20, 2026, and 3.5% effective December 19, 2027.
Educational Incentive: Completion of an associate degree (2.5%), bachelor's degree (5%), OR graduate degree (7.5%) not required for the position.
Annual Leave/Accruals Redemption: A candidate selected for this position will earn 208 hours per year, increasing to 288 hours after 5 years of service and has the ability to "cash in" or redeem up to 100 hours of Annual Leave per year after taking 80 hours in the preceding 12 months.
Deferred Compensation: 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan, with up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
Health Plans: You are afforded an annual flexible credit allowance of up to $26,626 for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care expenses.
Pension Plan: Both the County and you contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If you are eligible, you may establish reciprocity with other public retirement systems such as CalPERS.
Bilingual Incentive: Proficiency levels by exam are $.69 per hour (Level I), $1.00 per hour (Level II), or $1.32 per hour (Level III).
Holidays - 12 paid days per year, which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

The Sustainability Division

The County Executive Office’s Sustainability Division staff work on local and regional initiatives. The general focus of the division is on climate and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including implementation of 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) programs, and coordination across the County agencies involved in implementation of the County of Ventura’s Climate Action Plan, as well as various grants in support of the Division’s mission.

The Sustainability Division is the Program Administrator of 3C-REN, which is a partnership between the Counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura established to deliver programs that reduce energy use, strengthen local job markets for energy efficiency, and support efforts to achieve climate goals equitably. Current services include incentives for energy upgrades, workforce education and training, and technical assistance services like energy code support and energy audits. 3C-REN is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) via utility ratepayer dollars.

Additionally, the Sustainability Division administers the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA), a Joint Powers Authority composed of public agencies working in collaboration to address good energy stewardship and sustainability practices in the region. VCREA coordinates and assists public agencies, including local jurisdictions, schools, and special districts, as well as businesses and residents of Ventura County to best utilize the many resources available to achieve the goal of creating a more sustainable future for the entire region. VCREA aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for residential, commercial, and municipal energy efficiency resources.

The Position

Under general direction, the Sustainability Program Administrator I/II provides support to 3C-REN’s Building Performance Training (BPT) program and a variety of sustainability and energy programs.

3C-REN’s workforce development program, BPT, is targeted to current and prospective building professionals in design, construction, engineering, real estate and the public sector. The program’s vision is to support a thriving local workforce that possesses the knowledge and skills to market, design, build, and retrofit buildings with high performance upgrades, providing clear career pathways to enable people of all backgrounds to join the industry. The program helps professionals and students keep up with industry trends, gain new skills, earn continuing education units and certifications, and add value for their customers. Program curriculum is focused on energy efficiency, high performance building and electrification, with an emphasis on heat pump technology and Passive House design principles. Education is delivered by contracted industry experts who teach online via webinars and in-person through hands-on training and building tours.

Payroll Titles and Approximate Annual Salaries

Program Administrator I: $74,569.40 - $104,407.41 Annually

Program Administrator II: $83,524.41 - $116,945.66 Annually

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

Program Administrator I/II Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: June 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2026

Examples Of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

Facilitates training webinars and in-person training events by coordinating with Workforce Development instructors on schedules and materials preparation.
Conducts outreach to educational institutions, workforce groups, and industry organizations throughout the tri-county region targeting audiences to promote upcoming workshops and meetings.
Plans, develops, and coordinates sustainability programs in conjunction with other Sustainability staff, County staff, partner agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders to identify program improvements, process updates, and team initiatives.
Tracks, documents and reports Sustainability program activities and emerging trends in energy efficiency and electrification.
Prepares meeting materials, presentations, and program communications including content ideas for newsletters, website updates, and outreach materials.
Develops annual training calendars and identifies relevant topics for the workforce development 3C-REN’s Building Performance Training (BPT) program.
Attends meetings with 3C-REN partners and regional stakeholders.
Reviews contracts and grants to ensure compliance requirements.
Coordinates smaller projects, serves as a lead on specific program components, and manages more complex tasks, timelines and deliverables using project management tools.

Typical Qualifications

These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.

EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).

Possession of the required KSAs may typically be demonstrated by the following:

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, administration, environmental studies, public policy, engineering, architecture, construction management/technology, or a related field
AND

Sustainability Program Administrator I

One year of full-time experience within sustainability programs with an emphasis on the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance) in program planning, development and/or administration including establishing priorities and meeting competing deadlines and objectives.

Sustainability Program Administrator II

Two years of full-time experience within sustainability programs with an emphasis on the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance) in program planning, development and/or administration including establishing priorities and meeting competing deadlines and objectives.

Education/Experience Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree for up to four (4) years.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and maintenance of a California driver license

Proficiency with:

MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project Management Tools
Project management
Maintaining a variety of documentation related to program activities
Virtual communication technologies such as Zoom and Teams meetings
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders representing diverse cultures and backgrounds

Experience with:

Developing and implementing sustainability programs demonstrating knowledge of California sustainability, climate, energy efficiency, building decarbonization or other energy issues.
Regional Energy Networks (RENs), Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), and the California energy efficiency program landscape
Developing and implementing workforce development programs

NOTE: Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

DESIRED

Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in administration, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or construction management/technology or a closely related field

Some proficiency with WordPress, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Canva, and Asana

Fluency in Spanish to communicate conversationally with stakeholders such as Spanish-speaking contractors or community members

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of; principles and techniques of public sector program management including planning, coordinating and evaluating such programs; community outreach practices including public relations and public engagement; principal techniques and methods of sustainability programs including California sustainability, climate, energy efficiency, building decarbonization or other energy issues; the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance); workforce development programs including construction technology, career placement, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship, or developing and implementing energy incentives; California sustainability, climate, adaptation, energy issues and the California energy efficiency program landscape addressed by state and local climate agencies, such as Regional Energy Networks, Investor-Owned Utilities, Community Choice Aggregators, California Air Resource Board, California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission; contracts and grants compliance requirements.

Skilled in project management principles such as task tracking, timelines and deliverables; effective communication both written and verbal; analytical and problems solving; working collaboratively, respectfully and effectively with diverse stakeholders, such as coworkers, partner agencies, contractors, consultants, students, and community members; use of various software packages including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook ; use of Zoom for virtual communication; project management tools; WordPress, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Canva and Asana.

Ability to: prepare reports, summaries, charts and/or presentations for partner communications or program updates; to speak effectively in public; learn and apply policies, procedures and technical concepts; work independently; prioritize tasks effectively; represent the Sustainability Division in a professional manner at workshops, events and training sessions; serve as a primary point of contact for specific partnerships or small initiatives.

Recruitment Process

FINAL FILING DATE
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026.

To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via e-mail.

Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click here (Download PDF reader) for additional information.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in your application being removed from consideration.

APPLICATION EVALUATION – qualifying

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.

TRAINING and EXPERIENCE EVALUATION

A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements. In a T&E, applications are either scored or rank ordered according to criteria that most closely meet the business needs of the department. Candidates are typically scored/ranked in relation to one another; consequently, when the pool of candidates is exceptionally strong, many qualified candidates may receive a score or rank which is moderate or even low resulting in them not being advanced in the process.

NOTE: The selection process may consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E), contingent upon the size and quality of the candidate pool. In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background, experience and factors identified for successful job performance during a job analysis. For this reason, it is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background and specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence.

ORAL EXAMINATION - 100%

A job-related examination will be conducted to evaluate and compare participating applicants' knowledge, skills, and abilities in relation to those factors which a job analysis has determined to be essential for successful performance of the job. Applicants must earn a score of seventy percent (70%) or higher to qualify for placement on the eligible list.

If there are three (3) or fewer qualified applicants, an examination will not be conducted. Instead, a score of seventy percent (70%) will be assigned to each application, and each applicant will be placed on the eligible list.

ELIGIBLE LIST

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill present and future Regular, (Temporary or Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies for this and similar positions only. There is currently one (1) Regular full-time vacancy within the County Executive Office, Sustainability Division.

Candidates successfully completing the examination process may be placed on an eligible list for a period of one (1) year.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

A thorough background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information and driving record may be required for this position.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

For further information regarding this recruitment, please contact Katie Reynolds by email at Katie.reynolds@venturacounty.gov.

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