Job Summary
The City of Greenville has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Coordinator. This is a new position for the City that will play a vital role in the organization, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City departments and functions.
Anticipated hiring range: $65,561.60 - $83,595.20/annually, depending on qualifications
Full salary range: $65,561.60 - $101, 608/annually
FLSA status: Exempt
This is a continuous posting and may close at any time. First review of applications will begin on September 30, 2024.
Examples of Duties
- Implements sustainability plans, green fleet procurement, green electric vehicle (EV) procurement policies, EV grants, and other renewable energy funding opportunities;
- Partners with other City departments to measure and monitor carbon emissions and waste from municipal operations and offer recommendations on emission and waste reduction strategies;
- Researches and applies for grants and funding opportunities to support sustainability projects and initiatives within the City;
- Develops environmental education programs and provides training, education, and outreach to staff and the public on sustainability best practices and initiatives;
- Develops applicable policies and procedures;
- Monitors monthly utility data and recommends adjustments and improvements;
- Investigates climate and energy best practices and reports information to appropriate staff;
- Monitors latest trends and technologies in sustainability and recommends innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance;
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related field; and
- Three to five years of professional sustainability-related experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:- best practices in sustainability, environmental regulations, and green technologies.
- environmental laws and industry standards.
- grant writing.
Skilled in:- written and oral communication.
- basic office skills, recordkeeping, and organization skills.
- interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement, partnership building, and collaborative interactions with staff, elected officials, and the general public.
Ability to:- plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects.
- assess data and measure data trends.
- identify problems and develop effective solutions related to sustainability.
- work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
- meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Special Requirements
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
