AIRPORT ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER

The City of Long Beach is hiring an Airport Environmental Sustainability Officer to support the Long Beach Airport. The position offers a salary around $155,567 and requires an experienced and innovative individual. Long Beach, located south of Los Angeles, boasts a diverse community with numerous cultural attractions and a strong sense of community. The city is governed by elected officials and has a significant budget supporting various municipal operations.
Description
Appointment to this position is expected to be at or below the midpoint
$155,567.284
of the salary range, however, the final amount will be carefully determined based on the candidate's knowledge, skills, qualifications, and an evaluation of internal equity within the organization.


The City of Long Beach is seeking an experienced, creative, innovative and collaborate individual who is committed to develop and support the Long Beach Airport.


THE COMMUNITY
Ideally located on the Pacific Ocean south of Los Angeles, adjacent to Orange County, the City of Long Beach, California (population 470,000) is frequently described as a series of strong, diverse interwoven smaller communities within a large city. Enjoying an ideal Southern California climate, Long Beach is home to an abundance of cultural and recreational options.


The Long Beach Convention
Center, Aquarium of the Pacific, Queen Mary, and the annual Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, plus a wide variety of other attractions (two historic ranchos, three marinas, and five golf courses), serve to draw 6.5 million visitors a year. The City is also home to California State University, Long Beach, and Long Beach City College.
Cal State Long
Beach is the second largest university in the state and was recently ranked the No. 3 best–value public college in the nation. Covering approximately 50 square miles, Long Beach is supported by a wide mix of industries with education, health and social services, manufacturing, retail trade, and professional services comprising the highest representation. Known for its livable and desirable neighborhoods, Long Beach was named by America’s Promise Alliance as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People two years in a row. While it offers all the amenities of a large metropolis, many say Long Beach offers the added benefit of having maintained a strong sense of community and cohesiveness despite its growth. A superb climate, quality schools, a vibrant downtown, and a wide variety of neighborhoods help make Long Beach one of the most livable communities in the country.
CITY GOVERNMENT
Long Beach, a charter city formed in 1897, is governed by nine City Council Members elected by district and a city-wide elected Mayor. Other elected officials include the City Attorney, City Auditor, and City Prosecutor. The elected officials are elected to staggered four-year terms.


The City
Council appoints the City Manager, City Clerk and Director of Police Oversight.
The City
Manager is responsible for the efficient administration of all City departments, excluding those under the direction of a separately elected official, Board or Commission. Long Beach is one of only three cities in California with its own Health Department and one of the very few municipalities with its own Utilities Department (Water and Gas) and Energy Resources Departments.
The City is supported by a FY2025 total budget of approximately $3.6 billion with a General Fund budget of $752 million. More than 6,000 full and part-time employees support municipal operations with the vast majority being represented by eleven employee associations. To learn more about the City of Long Beach, go to: www.longbeach.gov .


THE DEPARTMENT Recognized as America's Coolest Airport, LGB offers a unique blend of convenience, efficiency, and a relaxed atmosphere that sets it apart from larger, busier airports. Passengers appreciate shorter lines, quicker security checks, and easy access to gates, making travel less stressful and more enjoyable.


Central to the Los Angeles and Orange County areas, with an unparalleled passenger experience, LGB provides leisure travelers with the perfect gateway to Southern California's attractions while providing valuable time savings to business travelers. In a recent ranking by The Washington Post, LGB was recognized as the second-best airport in the United States, based on factors such as accessibility, ease of navigation, architectural appeal, amenities, and unique features.


Long Beach Airport (LGB) is classified as a small hub airport in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems and serves approximately four million passengers annually. Owned and operated by the City of Long Beach, LGB was established in 1923 and is one of the oldest municipal airports in the United States. Known as the Coolest Airport in America, LGB is a friendly alternative to other Southern California airports, offering preferred flight schedules, great airlines and destinations and overall accessibility.


The Airport is committed to delivering an Outstanding Customer Experience in an intelligent. ecofriendly, safe, and efficient manner while being respectful of our employees and