Application Deadline: 1/5/2025
Starting Salary Range: $25.56 - $30.68 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience
Location: Main Office
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Classification: Full-time
Safety Sensitive: No
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Coordinates the sustainability program of the MWCD and responds to questions and concerns of the public regarding waste reduction, energy efficiency, pollution prevention, recycling, and green energy. Prepares, presents, and promotes sustainability programs for the general public and outside agencies. Communicates with internal staff including parks and marinas on the sustainability program and opportunities.
EQUIPMENT AND/OR SOFTWARE OPERATED/USED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all inclusive:
Microsoft Office Suite, Pictometry, various cloud-based software programs, GIS and ESRI products and applications.
INHERENTLY HAZARDOUS OR PHYSICALLY DEMANDING WORKING CONDITIONS:
Is exposed to environmental conditions which may result in injury from fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and/or poorly ventilated work areas; is exposed to possible injury from hazardous gases, chemicals, flammables, or air contaminants; is exposed to possible injury due to unclean or unsanitary conditions; works in or around crowds; has exposure to potentially vicious animals; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions.
Note: In accordance with the U.S. Department of Labor physical demands strength ratings, this is considered sedentary work.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND WORKER CHARACTERISTICS:
JOB DUTIES in order of importance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:
30% (1)
Leads the District’s efforts to integrate sustainability practices and technology into MWCD facilities. Will work cohesively with all departments and facilities to identify areas of waste and work toward solutions to monitor, record, and reduce waste. Develops, coordinates, and tracks progress of a sustainability plan for the District including the development of specific plans focused on individual MWCD parks and marinas. Advises the Chief of Conservation and Executive Director on related activities, programs, and initiatives. Works with Chief of Conservation to develop a culture of sustainability and good stewardship for our properties, facilities, and vehicle fleet. Assists with the monitoring of energy consumption and landfill waste across the District. Assists in preparing the sustainability component of the Conservation budget and track expenditures.
20% (2)
Lead efforts to increase recycling at our events, venues, and for our visitors. Coordinates litter prevention and cleanup efforts through volunteer events, community collection events and works with OEPA and solid waste districts on programs intended for waste reduction and recycling. Assists with the planning of solar and other renewable power projects and initiatives. Work in team settings to identify grant funding for MWCD fleet conversion to EV or hybrid technology and charging stations. Assist in environmental and green infrastructure planning projects across the District.
20% (3)
Build a broad collaborative of partners at all levels (federal, state, local and non-profit) to identify and implement grant funding which supports sustainability efforts. Be a training provider and coordinate sustainability concepts and projects to staff and general public. Identify opportunities and work with university and industry partners to utilize MWCD assets as a catalyst for research projects geared toward sustainability and green energy technology development. Assist the Chief of Conservation in the development and administration of a research collaborative to support strategic conservation and sustainability initiatives among university and agency partners.
20% (4)
Develop informational and educational material for MWCD website, newsletter, and related media regarding sustainability and promote efforts and opportunities for local communities. Develop, attend, and present, at workshops, community outreach programs, conferences, and seminars to promote and coordinate MWCD sustainability programs. Independently answers complex inquiries and correspondence. Determines new opportunities and makes recommendations to administration. Travels throughout the District to promote and implement the sustainability program and opportunities. Provides technical advice to aid administration in decision making. The primary function includes performing administrative duties associated with the operations of the sustainability program including the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance. May also manage projects in other areas as assigned. Duties include performance of work directly related to the general business operations of the MWCD.
5% (5)
Maintains required licensures and certification, if any.
Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable safety standards that pertain to essential functions.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
5% (6)
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Attends meetings, as directed; attends training and seminars, as directed.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE CHARACTERISTICS: (*indicates developed after employment)
Knowledge of: Watershed management; best land use practices; threatened and endangered species; exotic and invasive species; sustainability efforts; green energy and carbon credit markets; agency policies and procedures, government structure and process, public relations.
Skilled in: Customer service; strong oral and clear and effective written communication.
Ability to: Communicate effectively; make effective decisions; define and solve problems; prepare accurate reports; develop and maintain effective working relationships.
POSITIONS DIRECTLY SUPERVISED:
None.
