Sustainability Analyst - Employees Only

The Sustainability Analyst position at Louisville Metro Government is for current employees only. The role involves coordinating programs and policies to promote sustainable development in Louisville, collaborating with various stakeholders, conducting research and assessments, and analyzing data to enhance program effectiveness. The analyst will also support grant writing and engage with the community to achieve environmental, social, and economic goals.
Description

YOU

MUST BE A CURRENT METRO EMPLOYEE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION

Summary Objective

The Program Coordinator for Green and Circular Economy at the Louisville Metro Government's Office

of Sustainability is a dynamic and impactful role focused on driving the city's transition towards a more

sustainable and resilient city.

The incumbent will lead efforts to develop and implement innovative

programs that promote green building, infrastructure, jobs, and business practices, contributing to the

city's environmental, social, and economic goals.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
• Coordinate the development of programs, policies, and projects to advance sustainable development in Louisville.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies, community organizations, stakeholders, employers, businesses, industries, and consumers to ensure robust stakeholder input.
• Collects and analyzes data, looking for trends and/or areas of improvement to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of programs and projects.
• Conducts research, keeping up to date with the latest best practices in sustainable development and presents recommendations.
• Collaborates with existing, prospective, and other relevant stakeholders and community partners to ensure robust input.
• Conducts in-depth environmental and regulatory assessments of projects to quantify their physical impacts and contribution towards achieving a sustainability goals.
• Coordinates with various relevant agencies and parties to implement sustainable development programs and policies.
• Engages with residents at public events and by phone and email.
• Provides technical support on sustainable development matters to other agencies at Louisville Metro.
• Possesses familiarity with green business certification systems and ESG frameworks.
• Develops proposals and plans for programs, projects, and policies that sustainable development, such as green development incentives, green workforce development programs, sustainable business partnerships, etc. with an equity lens. Writes reports, creates presentations, and other collateral including data visualizations and written analysis to communicate program goals, progress, and outcomes.
• Drafts Requests for Proposals, Scopes of Works, and manages contractors as needed.
• Supports grant writing efforts for relevant federal, state, and philanthropic grants.
• Collects and analyzes economic and climate data to support reporting and decision-making.
• Designs data collection plans to measure program outcomes and effectiveness. Conducts program evaluation.
• Ensures quality, standards, and enforcement.
• Responds to regular data requests in a professional and timely manner.
• Support other Office of Sustainability efforts as needed.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Science, Statistics, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or related field
• Four (4) years of experience in the business sector or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Other Minimum Requirements
• None.

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

Unavoidable Hazards (work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
• None.

Americans With Disabilities Act Compliance

Louisville Metro Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the Louisville Metro Government to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of Louisville Metro Government. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses. Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.

Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life. Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay. Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.

Full Time Regular
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Group Term Life
• Supplemental Life
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Leave
• Kentucky Public Pensions Authority
• 457 Deferred Comp
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Qualified Adult Benefits
• Childcare Assistance
• Free TARC Use
• Paid Parental Leave

Part Time – 17.5 to 25 Hours Per Week
• Vacation (pro rata)
• Sick Leave (pro rata)
• Holiday Pay (pro rata)

Part Time – Less Than 17.5 Hours Per Week
• Ineligible For Benefits

Temporary Positions
• Ineligible For Benefits

Interns
• Ineligible For Benefits

01

Do you have an Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Science, Statistics, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or related field?
• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Science, Statistics, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or related field?
• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science or Studies, Architecture, Business Administration, Construction, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, Physical Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Social Science, Statistics, Sustainability, Urban Planning, or related field?
• Yes
• No

04

Do you have two (2) years of experience in the business sector?
• Yes
• No

05

Do you have four (4) years of experience in the business sector?
• Yes
• No

06

Do you have six (6) years of experience in the business sector?
• Yes
• No

07

Do you have eight (8) years of experience in the business sector?
• Yes
• No
• Required Question