Sustainability Director

Salt Lake County•Salt Lake City, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Directs, plans, oversees, and evaluates all environmental/sustainability projects and programs for the Division. This includes short- and long-range strategic planning, talent management, fiscal accountability, quality management, and process improvement. Develops, recommends, and implements strategic organizational policies and procedures. Integrates multiple intergovernmental and non-governmental interests and stakeholders. Performs/participates in high-level policy development and implementation. Works in a close confidential relationship with the Supervisors and Elected Official.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Environmental Studies, or a closely related field, plus six (6) years of related experience, of which one (1) year must have been supervisory or administrative; OR an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
Education may not be substituted for the required supervisory/administrative experience.
Knowledge of current and emerging environmental/sustainability trends and programs, including but not limited to climate change, air quality, water quality, energy efficiency, and renewable energy.
Knowledge of current federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of management and supervision.
Knowledge of principles, practices, tools, and techniques of program/project planning and implementation.
Knowledge of conflict resolution and natural resource collaboration methods.
Knowledge of data gathering and analysis methods and best practices.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and deliver public speeches, presentations, and trainings.
Ability to perform budget planning and preparation.
Ability to analyze and compile technical and statistical information, prepare technical reports, and present technical information clearly and concisely.
Ability to work professionally with a variety of elected officials.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects, establish priorities, organize workload, and work effectively under deadline pressures.
Ability to negotiate complex issues having broad policy implications with a variety of stakeholders.
Ability to effectively manage and deal with conflict.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrate proficiency with computer software related to the job-specific duties.
Ability to write federal, state, and local grant applications.

Responsibilities

Manages and directs Salt Lake County environmental projects and programs.
Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates environmental programs.
Integrates multiple intergovernmental and non-governmental interests and stakeholders in achieving environmental/sustainability program goals.
Collaborates with other County agencies to meet the goals of sustainability efforts in Salt Lake County.
Supervises staff, which includes hiring, orienting, training, assigning, and reviewing work performance, annual work performance appraisals, and discipline.
Gathers and measures data regarding environmental and economic progress on the effectiveness of programs.
Justifies budget requests and program needs in the environmental arena.
Works closely and directs division initiatives involving committees and subcommittees, County government officials, advisory boards, commissions, and departments, and updates the County on proposed environmental standards, trends, and technologies.
Advises and/or recommends to the Mayor and County Council the formulation of the County’s sustainability policies and strategies.
Exercises budgetary oversight over the Sustainability Division’s annual budget; defines division objectives and operating plans.
Exercises independent discretionary decision-making on environmental issues that are complex, interpretive, and evaluative in nature.
Prepares clear and concise records, reports, correspondence, and other written materials appropriate to the audience and setting.
Collects, interprets, evaluates, and reports appropriate environmental and other applicable data in either quantitative or qualitative form: presents conclusions, findings, evaluations, advice, and recommendations.