Sustainability Program Administrator

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Sustainability Program Administrator

Salary

$84,891.91 - $123,093.27 Annually

Location

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

06507

Department

Facilities and Fleet Management Department

Opening Date

05/14/2024

Closing Date

6/11/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

Our Mission

At Adams County, our team members engage in top-notch opportunities to grow and expand their impact. We cultivate an inclusive and innovative culture where diversity matters! Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a core cultural competency at Adams County, and we actively seek and welcome applicants that bring diverse experiences and value inclusion.

Cultural Competencies/EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Onsite -- Job duties and expectations require employee to be regularly scheduled onsite.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

The Sustainability Program Administrator will perform professional, technical, innovative, and analytical work to advance the County’s plans for a sustainable future. The Sustainability Program Administrator will facilitate the coordination of complex projects and is responsible for tracking and reporting progress toward achievement of the County’s sustainability goals.

Examples of Duties for Success

• Develop and implement strategies from Adams County’s Sustainability Plan, which focuses on air quality, energy, healthy & resilient employees, land, transportation, water and waste.

• Perform analysis of sustainability related projects and initiatives, including policy options, financial impacts and scientific data.

• Establish project schedules, design and manage processes

• Prepare and present clear and concise presentations to the Board of County Commissioners

• Prepare quarterly and annual County Sustainability reports.

• Identify potential partnerships with partner agencies and/or public-private partnerships to leverage resources while achieving goals.

• Prepare detailed analysis of proposed investments, strategies and progress reports indicating progress towards goals, cost savings and return on investments.

• Support all County departments with the development of sustainability-related policies and programs.

• Provide support on sustainability capital projects (i.e. electric vehicle charging stations, solar farms, etc)

• Participates in the development and management of the sustainability budget.

• Identify sustainability grant opportunities and submit grant applications and required reports.

• Track sustainability-related data for County’s performance measures and progress in meeting sustainability goals.

• Provide a high level of customer service to stakeholders on all of the County’s sustainability efforts

• Develop and manage communications and create opportunities for feedback of programs and policy recommendations.

• Create and organize events and/or campaigns to promote the County’s sustainability initiatives.

• Represent the County on various boards and committees as assigned.

• Work effectively to collaborate with County Leadership and staff.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Strong knowledge of sustainability programs, practices, tools, and strategies.

• Strong analytical capacity, including advanced MS Office skills

• Strong ability to effectively build relationships and work collaboratively with a broad range of individuals.

• Strong Ability to measure and track metrics essential for reporting to key management staff and the public

• Ability to present oral presentations covering sustainability issues to staff, leadership , citizens and other county stakeholders

• Ability to create, implement, measure, verify, and communicate county sustainability initiatives to a variety of audiences.

• Ability to forecast and analyze cost savings and return on investments relating to sustainability.

• Knowledge of public policy development processes and practices.

• Knowledge of methods and techniques of data collection, research and report preparation

• Knowledge of methods of administrative, organizational, statistical and procedural analysis

• Ability to develop, organize, coordinate and document sustainability projects and studies.

• Ability to perform policy and technical analysis and make recommendations.

• Ability to organize and conduct projects independently.

• Work independently but also be an active, engaged team member

• Ability to interact effectively with County Leadership, staff, and public

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Five (5) years of professional experience in Sustainability Program/Project Management or a closely related field.

• Experience working with local government agencies is strongly preferred.

Education and Training:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business, environmental science, sustainability, planning or a closely related field.

• A master’s degree may substitute for 3 years’ professional experience.

• Experience may substitute for a degree on a year-for-year basis.

License and/or certification: Possession of a valid Colorado Driver’s License with no restrictions

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Clickhere (https://youtu.be/ILAvllPaGb4) to watch our video about why Adams County is an Employer of Choice!

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance

• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans

• Generous Vacation/Sick leave

• Long-Term Disability

• Retirement Plan

• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Fitness Center

• Employee Health Clinics

• Flexible Work Schedules

• Recreation Center Discounts

• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs

• Wellness programs

• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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  Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree

• Yes, I understand but disagree.

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  Do you have 5 years of professional experience in a Sustainability Program/Project Management?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you possess at minimum a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, environmental science, sustainability, planning, or a closely related field?

• Yes

• No

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  Do you have professional sustainability project experience working with local government agencies?

• Yes

• No

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  Explain in detail your professional sustainability work experience.

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  Have you worked on any Facilities Energy or Green Building types of sustainability projects? If yes, please explain in detail.

  Required Question

Agency

Adams County

Address

4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000BBrighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website

http://www.adcogov.org/current-career-opportunities

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