Sustainability & Resiliency Officer

City of Hallandale Beach • City of Hallandale Beach, FL

14h

About The Position

Performs administrative and professional work related to implementing the adopted Citywide Sustainability Action Plan, Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, and Climate Action Plan. Implements a sustainability and resilience program covering internal and external messaging and education, public programming, future comprehensive planning, departmental coordination, reporting, branding, and promotion.

Coordinates and manages projects related to the City's sustainability and climate resilience programs. Serves as project coordinator for efforts such as ordinance revisions, integrating sustainability and resilience into relevant plans, advancing selected objectives, and tracking progress. Identifies funding, analyzes return on investment, updates the Sustainability Action Plan, and produces an annual report for presentation to the City Manager and City Commissioners.

Work is performed under the direction of the Grants Manager, with considerable latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. Technical guidance is sought only for unusual or complex problems or issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible experience in green initiatives, sustainability programs, energy programs, resiliency, or environmental quality; or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.
• Must have National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification at the level determined by job classification requirements, or obtain it within one year of employment.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Must be able to perform each established essential function successfully.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in environmental science/studies or environmental education.
• LEED AP designation.

Responsibilities

• Implement the adopted Citywide Sustainability Action Plan, Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
• Implement a sustainability and resilience program, including messaging and education, public programming, comprehensive planning, departmental coordination, reporting, branding, and promotion.
• Coordinate and manage projects related to the City's sustainability and climate resilience programs.
• Coordinate efforts such as ordinance revisions and the incorporation of sustainability and resilience into relevant plans.
• Coordinate advancement of selected objectives and track progress.
• Identify funding and analyze return on investment.
• Update the Sustainability Action Plan.
• Produce an annual report for presentation to the City Manager and City Commissioners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level