Sustainability Program Manager

This position plays a vital role in the organization by reducing the City’s environmental footprint and promoting sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sustainability strategies for both City operations and the community, focusing on five 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, define measurable targets, and establish a process for regular assessment and reflection on progress.
• Gather and analyze data to support and track progress on sustainability initiatives.
• Review data and research to guide 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.
• 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.
• Build relationships with internal and external community stakeholders.
• Lead, assist, and/or organize educational and public outreach events focused on sustainability efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a 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.

Skills

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, lift, walk, and climb stairs.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone, radio, and computer.
• Proficiency in using various software programs, computer equipment, and other office equipment.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily indoors with some outdoor responsibilities, requiring walking on uneven surfaces and occasional exposure to inclement weather.
• May require personal protective equipment when visiting project work sites.
• May require travel by car to local and distant sites.

Pay

This position falls in the City of Fairfield’s Band 2, with a salary range of $61,566 to $92,349 annually. Compensation will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and is anticipated to fall between $65,000 and $85,000 initially.

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package.