Sustainability Coordinator

Job Summary

The City of Greenville has an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Sustainability Coordinator. This is a new position for the City that will play a vital role in the organization, responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of sustainable initiatives for City departments and functions.

Anticipated hiring range: $65,561.60 - $83,595.20/annually, depending on qualifications

Full salary range: $65,561.60 - $101, 608/annually

FLSA status: Exempt

This is a continuous posting and may close at any time. First review of applications will begin on September 30, 2024.

Examples of Duties

• Implements sustainability plans, green fleet procurement, green electric vehicle (EV) procurement policies, EV grants, and other renewable energy funding opportunities;
• Partners with other City departments to measure and monitor carbon emissions and waste from municipal operations and offer recommendations on emission and waste reduction strategies;
• Researches and applies for grants and funding opportunities to support sustainability projects and initiatives within the City;
• Develops environmental education programs and provides training, education, and outreach to staff and the public on sustainability best practices and initiatives;
• Develops applicable policies and procedures;
• Monitors monthly utility data and recommends adjustments and improvements;
• Investigates climate and energy best practices and reports information to appropriate staff;
• Monitors latest trends and technologies in sustainability and recommends innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, environmental engineering, or related field; and
• Three to five years of professional sustainability-related experience.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• best practices in sustainability, environmental regulations, and green technologies.
• environmental laws and industry standards.
• grant writing.
  
  

Skilled in:

• written and oral communication.
• basic office skills, recordkeeping, and organization skills.
• interpersonal and communication skills for community engagement, partnership building, and collaborative interactions with staff, elected officials, and the general public.
  
  

Ability to:

• plan, implement, and manage sustainability projects.
• assess data and measure data trends.
• identify problems and develop effective solutions related to sustainability.
• work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
  
  

Special Requirements

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. (Note: A valid driver's license is a current driver's license that is not revoked, suspended, or subject to limited restoration or conditional operation privileges).
  
  

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees.

Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in depth summary of our benefits.