Transportation Sustainability Administrator

Ventura County•Ventura, CA

About The Position

The Transportation Sustainability Administrator creates, executes, and manages work plans for the County of Ventura General Services Agency Fleet Services’ programs, projects, and operations related to fuel and alternative-fuel strategies that meet California air-quality requirements. The role collaborates across departments to advance a renewable-energy transportation strategy that informs Fleet Services’ purchasing decisions. The incumbent provides technical guidance, identifies opportunities, develops feasibility and cost analyses, and formulates program guidelines in compliance with regulatory requirements. The position interprets and reports on California sustainability requirements affecting Fleet emissions tracking, including California Air Resources Board requirements, deadlines, reporting, and fueling-station testing. It manages Fleet-related fuel activities and the transition to clean-energy vehicles, conducts research and data analysis, seeks grant funding, prepares reports and presentations, and coordinates program communications with County agencies, government partners, and the community. The role may also provide training and serve as a liaison to technical, operations, or administrative staff. This is a Program Administrator III management classification in the County of Ventura General Services Agency. It is not eligible for overtime compensation. The recruitment identifies one Regular vacancy and notes that the eligible list may also be used for future Regular, Temporary, Fixed-term, Intermittent, and Extra Help vacancies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, urban planning, public policy, public or business administration, or a related field; qualifying additional experience may substitute for education year for year, up to four years.
At least three years of program and/or project management experience, including data analysis.
At least one year of supervisory-level work experience.
Administrative support experience and experience in fields related to the assigned program sufficient to demonstrate technical knowledge of the program area.
Demonstrated excellent written communication skills in the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of program and project management principles and techniques, including identifying milestones, timelines, logistics, and deliverables.
Skill in interpreting, implementing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including California CARB emissions requirements, and competence with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Ability to work effectively and build collaborative relationships with staff, management, and external contacts.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and prepare clear, concise technical reports, correspondence, proposals, and other written materials.
Ability to research and analyze large datasets and financial and statistical information, then make recommendations.
Ability to research grant opportunities and write effective proposals.
Ability to develop technical understanding of EV hardware, technology, and the EV market to support clean-vehicle transitions and purchasing decisions.
Ability to supervise and/or manage staff.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Power BI.
Experience in energy resiliency, clean-air vehicles, electric-vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), and sustainability.
Knowledge of the transportation industry, including medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.

Responsibilities

Interpret and report on California sustainability requirements related to Fleet emissions tracking, including CARB requirements, deadlines, reporting, and new regulatory or work-method requirements.
Ensure Fleet compliance with CARB air-quality fueling-station testing and requirements.
Manage, plan, coordinate, and organize Fleet fuel activities, including the transition to electric, hybrid, and/or hydrogen vehicles across Fleet, GSA, and other County agencies.
Research and analyze the Fleet sustainability program, collecting, compiling, and analyzing fuel and emissions data to measure compliance with air-quality requirements.
Identify grant-funding opportunities and prepare proposals supporting the County’s transition to energy-efficient and alternative-fuel vehicles.
Prepare and present financial and technical reports and board letters, and deliver oral presentations to Fleet management and GSA or County leadership.
Plan and coordinate communications about the Fleet sustainability program with the community, government agencies, and the public.
Serve as a liaison to technical, operations, or administrative staff to advance sustainable mobility priorities; train staff and assist with informational sessions for agency or department staff and leadership.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Merit increases, including an initial 5% increase within the pay range after at least 1,040 hours, subject to satisfactory work standards, and subsequent increases after each additional 2,080 hours.
Educational incentive of 2.5% for an associate degree, 3.5% for a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for a graduate degree.
Vacation accrual of 8 hours per biweekly pay period for employees with less than five years of service, increasing to 11.08 hours per pay period for employees with five or more years.
Eligibility to participate in the County’s 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or Section 457 Plan; the position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on 401(k) contributions.
Flexible credit allowance for full-time employees to offset medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible medical, dental, vision, and/or dependent-care expenses.
Participation in the County’s defined pension plan, with reciprocity with CalPERS.
13 paid holidays per year, including a scheduled floating holiday.
Tuition reimbursement.
Disability plans.
Employee Assistance Program.
Life insurance.
Wellness Program.