Sustainability Program Coordinator City of West Palm Beach

The City of West Palm Beach is seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator to support its sustainability initiatives. Responsibilities include assessing tree canopy, managing green infrastructure, and implementing programs for carbon footprint reduction and water conservation. The position requires collaboration with the Sustainability Team and community partners to develop strategic plans and report on progress. Competitive salaries and benefits are offered, with potential for hybrid work arrangements.
The City of West Palm Beach is a municipality where high performers blossom and operational excellence is a hallmark. To maintain and build upon its stellar workforce, the City is strongly committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries that are at or above market and comprehensive health and retirement benefits that are second to none. In furtherance of these goals, the City has implemented a new salary structure in which all non-public safety pay ranges and minimum starting salaries were increased by 7%. Additionally, all City positions including on-call and part time positions have a minimum hourly starting rate of $17.00 or higher. Certain non-public safety positions may qualify for hybrid work arrangements under specific conditions. If you are a high performer, seeking an opportunity to blossom and grow, we have a place for you in our workforce. We invite you to join our team – apply today!

The City of West Palm Beach (pop. 117,286 – 2021) with its sunny, palm-lined streets, scenic waterfront views, quaint shopping districts, historic neighborhoods and year-round outdoor festivals is a slice of paradise. Among the City’s many attributes is an active and vibrant downtown and waterfront that serves to host a variety of nationally recognized cultural and leisure activities for residents and visitors alike.

Incorporated in 1894 and encompassing over 55 square miles, the county seat of Palm Beach County is one of the fastest growing areas in the country. The City offers a dynamic setting in which to live, work, play and enjoy all the attributes of South Florida living. Our ethnically and culturally diverse community and workplace are the bedrock of our strength and resilience.

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Summary

Under general supervision, provides support for the City of West Palm Beach sustainability initiative. The focus of this Green Infrastructure based position will include but is not limited to tree canopy assessment, mapping, benchmarking and improvement; Neighborhood Street Tree assistance and permitting; stormwater conservation; maintenance, coordination and monitoring of Green infrastructure; and performs other related duties as assigned.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Initiates, coordinates, and implements programs related to the following: carbon footprint reduction, energy efficiency, water conservation, green model home, green job training programs, green building principles (e.g. Florida Green Building Council, LEED), transportation, environmentally preferable purchasing and other sustainable/conservation subjects, program management and metrics, and curriculum development for public outreach, public education, and business workshops.
• Works with the Sustainability Team, including consultants and community partners, to develop short-term and long-term strategic plans, recommending policy and organizational changes needed to advance sustainability initiatives.
• Conducts research on relevant issues and best practices, develop and implements program policies and procedures.
• Assists in the development, implementation and updates a system and scorecard for reporting progress of sustainability plan to City Administration, City Commission, Citizen’s Advisory Boards, and the general public.
• Develops and conducts sustainability-related outreach programs to City government, businesses, and residents.
• Works with City Department Sustainability Liaisons in developing and implementing activities to reach established goals for reducing the City’s carbon footprint and adopting sustainable principles for their department/division.
• Assists in developing and monitoring the Office of Sustainability annual operating budget and grant funding directives.
• Prepares updates for reporting to the Mayor’s Office, City Administration, City Commission, and the communications/media relations committee on program accomplishments.
• Coordinates sustainability website and updates information on a regular basis or as required.
• Assists with planning and implementing annual sustainability summit for stakeholders, government and the general public.
• Plans, participates, and makes program presentations at local events to leverage City’s relationships within the county and region.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Salary

Minimum Salary (Pay grade 61): $64,827

Excellent benefits!!
Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Environmental Studies, Public Policy, Management, Sustainable Land Planning or related field (education will be verified using the “Education Requirements” listed below) and four (4) years relevant work experience in the area of sustainability program management, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

A current and valid Florida driver’s license is required. For application purposes, a valid driver’s license from any state (equivalent to a State of Florida Class E) may be utilized; with the ability to obtain the State of Florida driver’s license within thirty (30) days from date of employment.
Special Driving Requirements
• Have not lost any driving privileges by reason of revocation, suspension or denial of license, or have been convicted and/or had an adjudication withheld of three or more moving violations.
• Have not had one DUI (Driving Under the Influence) in any preceding twenty-four (24) month period. License suspension of two weeks or less or suspensions based only on non-moving violations that have been cleared will not automatically result in revocation of driving privileges.
• Have not had more than one DUI (conviction or adjudication withheld) in Florida or any other state within the past ten (10) years.
Education Requirements

To be considered valid (or verified) for position qualification purposes, and consistent with City Hiring Policy 4-5, a High School, GED or equivalent diploma, and all higher education degrees or certifications must have been issued by:
• a public education institution in the State of Florida or any State or Territory of the United States; or
• an institution accredited by an accrediting organization that is recognized by the Florida Department of Education or the U.S. Department of Education; or
• an institution that is accredited by an organization that is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• an institution whose degree or certification is accepted by institutions identified in either a), b), or c), above, for the purpose of admission to institutions identified in either a), b), or c) above.

International degrees will be evaluated to determine if they satisfy qualification requirements.