Salary: $62,862.02 - $80,250.04 Annually

Location : Champaign, IL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: ENV SUST SPEC OCT 2024

Department: Public Works

Opening Date: 10/18/2024

Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable expert in sustainability and waste reduction? Are you ready to make a direct impact within our community by leading efforts to make our city more sustainable and resilient? Then apply today to join the City of Champaign as an Environmental Sustainability Specialist in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Environmental Sustainability Specialist spearheads the City's sustainability initiatives, environmental programs, and energy programs for both internal City operations and the greater community. From initial research, to developing plans, implementing strategies, and spreading the word, they are involved at every step of the way. They have strong planning and organization skills as well as the ability to promote programs and resources through public information events and materials. Additionally, they are adept at performance measurement, tracking metrics to evaluate programs and accomplish sustainability goals.

This position is currently funded for two years.

Required Qualifications
• A four-year degree in public or business administration, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.
• Program administration or project management experience.
• An equivalent combination of work experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.
• Knowledge of sustainability principles and best practices in areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green buildings.
• Knowledge of and apply to apply high quality customer service standards.
• Ability to research and analyze information and data and make appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on analysis.
• Excellent organizational skills, in terms of time management, task prioritization, and follow-through.
• Current valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with budgeting or purchasing, particularly in a government setting.
• Experience with government or non-profit sustainability, environmental, or energy programs.
• Communications and/or marketing experience.
• Experience with performance management.

Drug screening will be required. The starting annual salary range is $62,862 - $71,556, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Other Information

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate

This position is classified as Non-Bargaining Unit Non-Exempt.

HEALTH INSURANCE

The City offers employee's a robust Health Alliance HMO plan.

The City of Champaign pays up to $580 of the employee (single) health insurance premium and 50 percent of the dependent premium for continuous full-time employees or 25 percent of the dependent premium for continuous part-time employees. Premiums for single employee coverage above $580 per month are shared by the employee and the City. For the 2024/2025 plan year, NBU employees contribute 1.2017 percent of their salary for the HMO plan. Premiums may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Health insurance coverage begins on the date of hire and ends effective the date of employment separation.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

DENTAL AND VISION INSURANCE

Employees may purchase dental and/or vision insurance through payroll deduction. Employees pay 100 percent of the monthly premium for this coverage. Premiums for dental and vision insurance may be made on a pre-tax basis, through the City's Section 125 plan. Dental and vision insurance begins after waiting for one complete calendar month (e.g., if hire date is in the month of January, coverage begins on March 1st).

The dental plan has two options: Delta Dental Network Low Plan (PPO) and Delta Dental High Plan.

Vision insurance is provided by EyeMed.

Rates are available under the Fringe Benefit Summaries section on the City's website at

LIFE INSURANCE

The City provides a $25,000 term life insurance policy for full-time non-bargaining unit non-exempt employees and a $13,000 policy for part-time employees. Employees may elect to purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for themselves up to 5x their annual salary or $500,000 (whichever is lower), through payroll deduction. Employees may also purchase term life for their spouses/dependents.
• Employee voluntary supplemental life insurance coverage can be purchased in $10,000 increments and the price is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their spouses up to half the amount purchased for themselves in $5,000 increments. Cost is calculated based on the employee's age.
• Employees may purchase voluntary supplemental life insurance for their dependent children in the amount of $10,000 for any/all eligible children.
• Employees may purchase Basic Life Insurance for their spouse and eligible dependent children.

o Option #1: $3.60/month for $10,000 for spouse and $5,000 for any/all eligible children.

o Option #2: $1.80/month for $5,000 for spouse and $2,000 for any/all eligible children.

PENSION

Illinois state law requires that eligible municipal employees be covered by the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF). Employee contributions to IMRF are 4.5 percent of salary and are tax-deferred. For 2024, the City contributes 6.46 percent of eligible employee's salaries to IMRF. In addition, IMRF members are covered by Social Security (FICA). Obtain additional information by contacting IMRF at 1-800-ASK-IMRF. Employees are eligible to contribute additional funds to IMRF through Voluntary Additional Contributions. Contact HR for details.

RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS)

A retirement health savings plan administered by the Mission Square Retirement Corporation has been established for NBU employees. NBU employees participate in a mandatory contribution of 1 percent of pre-tax salary into an RHS investment account. This account is available for use by the employee at retirement or separation of service. Eligible uses of the funds include medical expenses such as health insurance premiums, dental/vision expenses, coinsurance, and co-pays for employees, spouse, and/or dependents. Note: Upon separation, a mandatory 50 percent of accrued vacation, compensatory and payout-eligible sick leave will be contributed to your RHS balance.

HOLIDAYS

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Friday after Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

PERSONAL LEAVE

At the beginning of each fiscal year July 1st, continuous full-time employees are credited with three personal days (24 hours); personal days are pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. Personal leave may not be accumulated and carried over into the next fiscal year. Personal leave during the first year of employment varies based on the date of employment.

VACATION

Vacation accrual rates are based on years of service and pro-rated for part-time employees. Vacation may be taken after six months of employment. Requests for leave to be taken during the initial six months of employment must be approved by the employee's supervisor and may be permitted through a combination of personal leave, unpaid leave, flex time, and/or compensatory time.

SICK LEAVE

Continuous full-time employees accrue sick leave at the rate of 3.69 hours per pay period (approximately 1 day per month); sick leave accrual is pro-rated for continuous part-time employees. The maximum accumulation of sick leave is 1,200 hours.

LONGEVITY PAY

Employees receive longevity pay based upon their years of continuous employment with the City. Longevity pay is an addition to the employees' base wage rate.

CREDIT UNION

Employees may join the Credit Union I. Payroll deduction for savings and credit union loan payments are available as well as a deduction for a savings bond program and Christmas Club. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the Credit Union directly at (800) 252-6950.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

The City of Champaign offers employees the opportunity to participate in a tax-deferred annuity plan of the Mission Square Retirement Corporation through payroll deduction. This is an optional plan with no City contributions. More information may be obtained by contacting Client Services (1-800-669-7400).

01

Please indicate your highest level of education: (Requires Bachelor's Degree or higher)

High school diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

02

If you selected a degree above, please specify the type of degree and major. If you did not select a degree, please describe your experience and training which demonstrates your qualifications for this position.

03

Please describe your knowledge of and experience working with sustainability programs such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green buildings. Include your role and responsibilities. Include relevant volunteer experience.

04

Select from the list below the sectors in which you have relatable sustainability experience, professional or volunteer. Check all that apply:

Municipal, state, or federal government
Non-profit sector
Private sector
None of the above

05

Please describe your experience providing customer service over the phone or in person where explaining rules, policies, and/or procedures are regular daily functions. Enter N/A if you have no experience in this area.

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

07

Please describe your experience with developing or preparing a budget, forecasting, and/or managing expenditures. Be specific about your role in the process. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

08

Please describe your experience making purchases that require strict compliance with and documentation of established policies and procedures. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

09

Select from the list below the sectors in which you have budgeting or purchasing experience, professional or volunteer. Check all that apply:

Municipal, state, or federal government
Non-profit sector
Private sector
None of the above

10

Please describe your knowledge of or experience (paid or volunteer) with marketing and/or communications, particularly experience with creating newsletters, advertisements, social media posts, and/or websites to promote events and/or new programs, products, or services. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

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Please describe any tools or strategies you utilize to measure the performance of a project or initiative. If you have no experience in this area, enter N/A.

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