Environmental Justice Coordinator (Environmental Officer)

The City of Kansas City is seeking a full-time Environmental Justice Coordinator to work with the Neighborhoods & Community Services Department. Responsibilities include reporting lead testing results, facilitating community discussions, developing educational outreach, and collaborating with community organizations. The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree and a valid driver's license. The job is located in Kansas City, MO, with a salary range of $24.77-$37.16/hour.
Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Full-time position available with the Neighborhoods & Community Services Department, Office of Environmental Quality Division, located at 414 E 12th St.

Salary Range: $24.77-$37.16/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Application Deadline Date: March 14, 2025

Responsibilities
• Reports lead testing and findings monthly to the Ivanhoe Housing and Economic Development Committee (HEDC).
• Facilitate discussions with HEDC about the reuse of mitigated properties such that planning aims to create communities where people can access key amenities such as natural spaces, increased food access, and safe places for families to recreate by travelling short distances.
• Initiate lead-contaminated soil awareness education and outreach to encourage understanding and knowledge of the risks associated with lead exposure.
• Develop engagement tools consistent with the community’s desired methods of communication and learning such as brochures, tabling events, attending INC meetings, and presentations.
• Assist in INC’s development of their 100-point plan by engaging the community to develop a comprehensive Environmental Justice portion of the plan to address the inequitable burdens and health risks due to climate change and climate impacts.
• Record and organize work to develop protocols, plans, and templates to facilitate the replication of this program in other underserved communities impacted by lead-contaminated soil.
• Collaborate with CBOs and professional partners to maximize impact and utilize existing successful programs.
• Assists in the development and coordination of community events that promote and build program engagement.
• Develops and manages volunteer relationships to support department events and customer service resources.
• Communicates with and develops customer relationships with businesses and community members.
• Develops relationships with relevant community groups and creates tactical partnerships. Connects resources to community needs through partner organizations by building lasting and reciprocal relationships.
• Tracks program participation and financial data and provides grant reports as needed.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree in an environmentally related field, such as environmental science and related physical and life sciences, environmental engineering and related engineering specializations, environmental law and related legal specializations or environmental studies and related management, environmental planning and related urban planning specializations, environmental education, environmental policy, sustainability, and public administration specializations; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience. Must possess of a valid state-issued drivers license in accordance with City of KCMO policies. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City’s Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org.

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans’ points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during “wartime” and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code § 4211).