Sustainability Program Manager

City of Fairfield, OH • Full-time • Fairfield, Ohio, United States • $55k - $75k / year • 6d ago

Salary: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 Annually

Location : Fairfield, OH

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024042

Department: City Manager's Office

Opening Date: 11/11/2024

Closing Date: 12/20/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

The City of Fairfield, Ohio has an exciting opportunity for a Sustainability Program Manager. This is a new position for the City that will play a vital role in the organization by reducing the City's environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices. This person will be responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City, .

Examples of Duties
• Develop and implement sustainability strategies for both City operations and the community, focusing on five (5) priority areas:
• Energy
• Mobility and transportation
• Resource conservation
• Open space preservation
• Business and community resiliency
• Identify and secure grant funding for sustainability initiatives.
• Develop and oversee sustainability-specific indicators and metrics and define specific measurable targets for the impact of the work, as well as a process for regular assessment and reflection on progress toward these targets and demonstrate ability to correct course of action as needed.
• Gather and analyze data to support and track progress on sustainability initiatives. Review data and research to guide the work of sustainability initiatives and oversee the preparation of periodic performance reports.
• Produce high quality reports, media, and other communication materials to share progress with internal and external stakeholders. Create a centralized process and documentation effort to reflect all City sustainability work currently in process and coordinate with City departments to develop a sustainability framework.
• Manage budgeting of sustainability initiatives and guide development of strategic approach. Direct, manage and review sustainability policies, capital projects and program plans.
• Develop and implement outcome-based programs, best practices, research and evaluation tools to achieve sustainability throughout the City and a comprehensive approach for creating more sustainable communities.
• Build relationships with internal/external community stakeholders.
• Lead, assist and/or organize educational and public outreach events focused on sustainability efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field; Master's degree preferred. Two or more years of sustainability program management experience or equivalent. Advanced oral and written communication skills. Valid driver's license.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for stated requirements.

The City of Fairfield provides full-time employees with a wide range of benefits including Health, Dental and Life/AD&D insurance as well as vacation, personal and sick time. All full-time employees participate in state retirement pension systems--Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) or Ohio Police and Fire Retirement Fund (OP&F)--depending upon their job classification.

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