Sustainability Program Manager

The State of North Carolina is hiring a Sustainability Program Manager in Asheville, NC. This role involves managing sustainability programs, overseeing project management for energy and water improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating on sustainability-related processes. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in sustainability initiatives. The position includes benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.
Agency Adult Correction Division COO – OPS – Institutions Operations. Job Classification Title: Engineer III (S). Position Number: . Grade: NC20.About UsThe NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It safeguards and preserves lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation, as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. The department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff, probation/parole officers, and various supporting divisions such as Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. Our mission matters!Key DutiesManage sustainability programs such as vehicle fleet efficiency, electric and solar charging, green lawn care, composting, and recycling.Plan and implement long‑term and short‑term sustainability strategies.Oversee project management activities for energy, water, and resilience-related improvements.Ensure compliance with building codes, environmental regulations, and agency policies.Develop specifications, documentation, and informational materials for sustainable operations.Collaborate with internal teams on purchasing, personnel, and accounting processes related to sustainability projects.Evaluate opportunities for future program expansion (e.g., integrated pest management, materials reuse, indoor air quality enhancement).QualificationsMinimum Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in an applicable field of engineering from an appropriately accredited institution and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience.Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.May require registration as a professional engineer by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.Preferred SkillsDemonstrated experience developing and managing sustainability programs such as EV fleet operations, recycling systems, composting processes, energy‑efficiency initiatives, or solar charging infrastructure.Proven experience evaluating or developing project specifications for sustainability or energy‑efficiency projects in alignment with engineering standards, building codes, environmental regulations, or similar compliance requirements.Documented experience leading or coordinating project management activities for multi‑site operational programs such as infrastructure upgrades, agency‑wide sustainability rollouts, or comparable long‑term implementation efforts.BenefitsHealth Insurance optionsRetirement PlansNCFlex Supplemental BenefitsPaid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service LeavePaid Parental LeaveVisit the State Benefits for additional information.Application ProcessNCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Applicants must complete the application in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State application. Applications must include: • Complete education history (including high school) • Full work experience details • Certificates and licenses, if applicable • Education from appropriately accredited institutions • Information to support responses to supplemental questions. Incomplete applications may impact screening and salary determination. • Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check and drug screen. • If multiple applications are submitted, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be considered.Recruiter InformationRecruiter: Scot Timothy WatanabeEEO StatementThe State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr