Job Title: Sustainability Program Manager

SUMMARY

Under general direction of the Assistant City Manager, the Sustainability Program Manager will be responsible for the development and implementation of the City’s sustainability strategy which will involve all aspects of City government as well as perform other duties as assigned.

This position is distinguished by the significant level of responsibility o communicate with a wide variety of City Staff, community leaders, business executives and residents, the complexity of duties which combine technical expertise and organizational skill, and the level of independent decision-making in developing programs anticipated to achieve the City’s sustainability objectives. This position exercises supervision over assigned staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is intended to be illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all duties and responsibilities listed. Other duties may be assigned.

Develop a strategy to achieve sustainability by developing staff and regional community involvement, buy-in, and active participation
Utilize and improve the governance structure for achieving sustainability which has been developed to date
Develop mechanisms to insure that the City’s management team is fully engaged in the sustainability strategy and that their programs are fully aligned with it
Identify and develop responses to challenges and emerging issues faced by the organization.
Recognize internal and external communications opportunities and solutions, and define and execute appropriate strategies to support them
Oversee implementation of all aspects of the sustainability strategy
Serve as the City's principal spokesperson on sustainability in dealing with the media and community leaders
Actively engage and cultivate relationships with regional, state and national leaders in the sustainability movement. Utilize their ideas and experiences to refine and improve the City’s programs
Manage the sustainability program budget of the Sustainability Office and leverage the budgets of the City's departments and other offices to achieve sustainability.
Oversee day-to-day administrative and operational activities of the sustainability program, including staff and volunteer supervision and development