Salary: $54,396.00 - $70,142.00 Annually

Location : Naperville, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 7779

Department: Community Services

Opening Date: 09/27/2024

Job Description

The City of Naperville is looking for a self-motivated individual to provide administrative support to the Sustainability Manager in the implementation of Naperville's Sustainability Workplan. As the Sustainability Specialist, this individual will administer sustainability incentive and rebate programs, including a suite of incentives for renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable landscape strategies. The Sustainability Specialist will also develop outreach materials, clearly communicating in a way that makes technical information easy to understand, to educate and engage the community via the City's communications channels, including the City's Environmental Sustainability webpages and monthly employee and community newsletters.
Duties
• Supports the Sustainability Manager on the implementation of the Naperville Sustainability Workplan.
• Administers the City's renewable energy, energy efficiency, and sustainable landscape incentive programs.
• Reports sustainability goals and progress to the community through a semi-annual Sustainability Report.
• Monitors and drafts updates for the City's Environmental Sustainability webpages and drafts sustainability-related content for the monthly employee and community newsletters.
• Calculates, tracks, and manages metrics to support the Naperville Sustainability Workplan initiatives and posts on the Open Data Page on the City's website as appropriate.
• Collects data, develops and monitors metrics, and assists in the development of staff and community partner education and engagement initiatives that promote local environmental, energy, economic, and social sustainability.
• Leads the City's voluntary annual reporting to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP).
• Active member of the Cross-departmental Sustainability Team, Special Events Team, and Design Review Team.
• Assists the Sustainability Manager in identifying, applying for, and reporting on appropriate funding opportunities and grants.

Qualifications

Required Credentials and Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainable Business, Public Administration/Policy or related field.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in the sustainability field.
Preferred Credentials and Experience:
• Experience reporting sustainability metrics and utilizing voluntary reporting tools (e.g., Carbon Disclosure Project, ICLEI, EPA Portfolio Manager, EPA Greenhouse Gas Inventory tool, U.S. Green Building Council/LEED, Energy Star, etc.).
• Qualified candidate will have or be willing to pursue sustainability-related professional accreditation(s), including LEED AP/GA, Sustainability Excellence Associate, TRUE Zero Waste Advisor, etc.

Additional Information

The City of Naperville, Illinois is a dynamic community of 150,000 residents, conveniently located 28 miles west of Chicago. Various publications have named Naperville as one of the best cities in the United States in which to live. The City has gained national recognition for our family-friendly environment, excellent schools and library system, low crime rate, and vibrant downtown area. It's also a great place to work! Our municipal government employs over 900 dedicated individuals in a wide range of job categories and provides a collaborative working environment, a forward-looking leadership team, and a competitive benefits package.

Applications should be completed thoroughly, and resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application but should be attached to the application. Include all requested education, experience, attachments, and other information when applying. Incomplete applications are subject to rejection. Notifications to applicants will be sent electronically to the email address provided in the application.

THE CITY OF NAPERVILLE IS AN E. O. E.

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The City of Naperville complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify Human Resources in advance at (630) 305-7066.

The City of Naperville offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
IMRF (Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund) or Fire/Police Pension Programs
Deferred Compensation Investment Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Sick Time
Paid Maternity and New Parent Leave
Service and Recognition Awards

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