Senior Analyst, CEO - Sustainability

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County’s sustainability efforts, including areas such as energy, climate mitigation, climate resilience, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and social/environmental equity. The role involves leading staff, assisting in program and project implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management, and analyzing financial studies related to sustainability initiatives. The Senior Analyst will represent the Office of the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Sustainability Office in various meetings and conferences, and will be responsible for preparing and reviewing a variety of documents and presentations. Collaboration with County departments is a key aspect of this role.

Requirements

Three years of experience at the level of Analyst, CEO analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability, including at least one of the following: energy, climate mitigation, climate resilience, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, or social/environmental equity.
Analyzing and recommending solutions to problems in sustainability includes one or more of the following: reviewing legislation or environmental reports, drafting policy proposals, attending or participating in meetings with advocacy or interest groups, and managing and evaluating data.
A valid California Class "C" Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Experience analyzing or evaluating public policies pertaining to a sustainability-related area.
Experience formulating or implementing new public policies pertaining to a sustainability-related area.
Bachelor's degree or higher in urban planning, Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Chemical), Environmental Science, Natural Science (Biology, Geology, Chemistry), Public Health or Public Policy.
Experience advising or providing technical expertise (e.g., mapping, data collection and/or analysis) on sustainability-related areas in support of a public policy or programs.
Experience developing or implementing a stakeholder engagement plan pertaining to a sustainability-related area.

Responsibilities

Supports the development and implementation of strategic plans related to the County’s sustainability efforts (e.g. energy, climate mitigation, climate resilience, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity).
Leads staff (e.g., subordinate analysts, clerical and administrative staff).
Assists in leading the sustainability program and/or project and policy implementation as directed by the Board of Supervisors or upper management on various sustainability issues (e.g. energy, climate mitigation, climate resilience, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity).
Analyzes financial studies related to sustainability efforts.
Represents the Office of the Board of Supervisors’ Chief Sustainability Office (e.g., in various meetings, workshops and conferences) for internal and external stakeholders.
Prepares and reviews a variety of documents and presentations (e.g., narrative and technical reports, plans, financial studies, budget, grant proposals, correspondences, Board letters, contracts, memoranda, media content) related to Sustainability issues (e.g. energy, climate mitigation, climate resilience, transportation, water quality and supply, solid and hazardous waste management, building and transportation decarbonization, clean technology, economic development, housing, and/or social/environmental equity).
Works collaboratively with County departments.