City of Tampa

Senior Sustainability Coordinator (#273143) N35

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$39.10-$58.63 Hourly / $6,777.33-$10,162.53 Monthly / $81,328.00-$121,950.40 Yearly

Introduction

This is highly responsible professional advance work to create the city’s sustainability and resilience efforts.

Nature Of Work

The City of Tampa is seeking a full-time, exempt Senior Sustainability Coordinator to join team under the direction of the city’s Sustainability & Resiliency Officer. This person will support the Sustainability & Resiliency Officer in tracking progress and implementation of the city’s Climate Action & Equity Plan and related sustainability & resiliency initiatives.

The nature of this work falls into two primary categories: 1) Coordinate and Implement ongoing initiatives developed by the Sustainability & Resiliency Officer, 2) Develop new programs and projects that align with current policies set by the Sustainability & Resiliency Officer.

Examples of Duties

Coordinates and implements activities to maintain partnerships with community organizations, participate in community events, addressing various issues (i.e. energy efficiency, recycling, stormwater, alternative transportation, renewable clean energy).

Conduct research and analysis on climate and energy best practices, and communicate that research effectively in memos, staff reports and public presentations.

Manage Member Relations for the City of Tampa AmeriCorps Green Team.

Assists in developing environmental education programs and activities: designs and implements awareness campaigns and other environmental education programs; coordinates with other City departments and staff; provides updates; and resolves concerns.

Performs public relations duties: represents the department and attends various meetings and events; provides information, answers questions, and makes presentations regarding sustainability programs, goals, issues, and concerns.

Works with Energy Efficiency and Carbon Manager to manage and track energy efficiency and low carbon programs.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Working knowledge of: business English, spelling, grammar, and arithmetic; learn methods and techniques related to tree planting and green stormwater infrastructure; practices and methods of volunteer engagement.

Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, department representatives, members of community groups, and the general public; write and speak clearly and concisely in a variety of communication settings; be flexible in dealing with diverse audiences; observe and record information and incidents; evaluate information, draw sound conclusions, and prepare and submit oral and written reports; maintain files and databases.

Skill in: planning, marketing and coordinating volunteer events; computers, MS Office and various digital technologies; operation of various parks and facilities maintenance tools.

Physical Requirements

Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited university or college with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, public policy or administration, geography, engineering, urban planning, sustainability, or related field and two (2) years of related work experience in sustainability, energy, or public policy; OR

An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a valid driver's license required.

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
CLASS: 273143; EST: 11/20/2024;