SUSTAINABILITY SPECIALIST I

Corporate Environmental Risk Management is hiring a Sustainability Specialist I in Atlanta, GA. The role involves assisting with client sustainability programs, developing climate change policies, coordinating with professionals on sustainability projects, and providing technical guidance. Responsibilities include preparing reports, managing grants, and conducting data analysis. Strong communication and research skills are essential, with some travel required (up to 25%).
Job Summary

CERM is seeking a qualified Sustainability Specialist I. The person holding this position will report to the CERM Environmental Business Group Manager. CERM is a multi-disciplined, integrated consulting firm, that specializes in a wide range of services including engineering, survey, program management, environmental compliance, sustainability/resiliency planning, and green infrastructure design.

Essential Duties

The job will require the following list of duties.
• Assist with client sustainability programs and project development
• Develop, coordinate, implement and monitor climate change policies and initiatives in support of client consultations
• Coordinate with other professionals and/or government officials on sustainability policies and projects focused on waste reduction, energy reduction, water use reduction, clean air, social responsibility, electric vehicle infrastructure, and alternative fuels
• Provide technical knowledge, guidance, data, support and advice in the area of environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, waste, recycling, climate change policies and initiatives, and public health
• Prepare and provide annual reports and studies on the benefits and outcomes of sustainability programs
• Develop marketing strategies to promote client sustainability initiatives
• Advance client programs and policies to address environmental sustainability
• Participate in meetings, as necessary, with other professionals and the public
• Act as a public liaison on energy and resilience projects or other sustainability initiatives
• Complete sustainability projects, including sustainability grant writing, annual Sustainability Reports, data gathering, GHG inventory development with Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, waste diversion analysis, and other sustainability projects
• Coordinate internal sustainability events (e.g. earth day event)
• Apply for and manage grant applications in support of client programs
• Develop Project Plans
• Gather and analyze data from various sources
• Develop concise reports as directed (with minimal supervision)
• Submit assigned project research and documentation to Project Manager
• Maintain project files
• Conduct interviews of project stakeholders and develop surveys
• Develop project information sheets
• Lead and manage meetings
• Document public and stakeholder meetings
• Effectively manage time on assigned tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list
• Ability to communicate with and coordinate various efforts with members of project teams.
• Strong presentation, communication and MS Suite skills are essential to success in this position.
• Excellent writing skills are also necessary to be successful
• Strong ability to perform research and data analysis
• Able to synthesize data and information collected for use by clients
• Strong computer skills are a plus, including but not limited to AutoCAD, Sketch-up, Adobe Suite and GIS.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of time to perform work outside of local geography.
• Ability to operate in MS TEAMS, ZOOM and other virtual collaboration tools
• Ability to work independently or with a team, as the projects require

Required Experience

MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Education And Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Planning or similar; plus,
• Minimum of three years of experience in community/urban/regional planning or aviation/transportation planning.
• A Master’s Degree is a bonus.

Licensures, Certifications, And Registrations (preferred)
• LEED Certification
• Envision Certification

Physical Requirements
• This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required.
• Public and Client meetings may require some walking, standing and lifting items generally less than 25 lbs.
• This position would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary

Work Environment
• This job operates in a professional office environment
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines
• This position may require some evening and/or weekend work

CORPORATE ENVIRONMENTAL RISK MANAGEMENT, L.L.C. is a Certified Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, and/or disability. C.E.R.M. will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background, credit check, and drug screen.