Tad PGS, Inc is Hiring a Deputy Director for Sustainability Near Chicago, IL
We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Deputy Director for Sustainability to join a leading Company located in the Chicago, IL surrounding area.
The Deputy Director of Sustainability provides expertise and effectively makes recommendations to the Department's business activities after investigations of laws and engineering principles regarding new proposed programs or ordinances concerning environmental issues. Interacts with supervisory/managerial and senior program personnel assigned to the Department's divisions and with local, state, and federal government agencies as well as community, private, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners to advance the Department's work.
Responsibilities:
Directs business and program operations of the Department in the absence of the Director and Deputy Director
Assists the Director with the administration of the Department's day-to-day work activities
Assists the Director of Environment and Sustainability in the development and implementation of policies, programs, and other executive functions to ensure that Department goals are met
Works on expanding the responsibility of the County Government into other environmental and sustainability areas
Engages in special projects to improve existing and develop new environmental programs
Assists in departmental budget matters such as monitoring expenditure of funds and developing fiscal budgetary data and budget recommendations
Basic Hiring Criteria:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree PLUS a minimum of three (3) years of experience in environmental control OR, an equivalent combination of professional work experience, training, and education
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree
Five (5) years of professional work experience in an environmental or sustainability supervisory capacity
Extensive knowledge of County, State, and Federal environmental and sustainability programs
Considerable knowledge of subject matters related to the environment, sustainability, and climate resiliency
Knowledge of government organizations, budget and personnel matters, and labor relations in connection with the administration of a governmental agency
Skill in personnel management, communication, and public relations
Skill in preparing and presenting administrative reports pertinent to departmental activities
Skill in envisioning, designing, and implementing new and existing environmental programs
Skill in identifying and securing new funding sources for Department programs