Description

• Are you motivated to promote environmental sustainability?
• Are you highly organized with a keen eye for the details?
• Do you enjoy collaborating with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team?

Examples of Important Duties

Sustainability Committee

• Serves as co-chair of the Sustainability Committee. Plans meetings quarterly or as needed to develop sustainability standards for the Montgomery Parks Department. Works closely with the Planning Department representative to ensure policy consistency. Recommends Sustainability Committee members for approval by the Deputy Director of Operations.
• Plans events to promote sustainability awareness and practice within the Commission.
• Continually develops innovative ideas for efficient and cost effective energy reduction practices. Performs consistent research analysis for new sustainability efforts.

• Manages the preparation of the annual Resource Conservation Plan. Works with the contracted Energy Consultant to develop content. Assists with Planning Board Presentation.
• Serves as Chairperson of the Departmental Recycling Committee. Plans meetings quarterly or as needed to develop and implement recycling standards throughout the Department. Assigns tasks to the committee members as needed. Ensures consistency in compliance with County, State, and Federal mandates regarding recycling.
• Periodically reviews practices and performs site visits to review recycling and solid waste practices at individual facilities. Provides feedback based on observation to recycling Captains

• Develops and writes complex administrative policies, procedures, and manuals. Supervises the development and implementation of comprehensive training programs, including negotiations with other government agencies, educational institutions, private contractors, and the development of promotional methods and materials.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages designated CIP and Facilities Management budgets in relation to energy reduction projects .
• Leads and directs the work and activities of Sustainability Specialist. Provides comments to Assistant Division Chief for evaluation of Sustainability Specialist.

• Thorough understanding of resource conservation and sustainability practices; experience in training, educational outreach, and implementing organizational change
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple activities, meet tight deadlines, and creatively problem solve by selecting, organizing, and logically processing relevant information to resolve a problem.
• Superb written, verbal, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Communicates and interacts effectively with all partners. Establishes and maintains working relationships, including teamwork, with internal and external contacts.
• Familiarity with public speaking and providing presentations to key stakeholders.

• A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in an environmentally related discipline, such as physical, environmental, biological, or health sciences, engineering, or sustainability.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County and occasionally Prince George’s county.
• Previous experience in performing research, data management, and data reporting.
• Previous experience in development and implementation of sustainability-related policies and standard operating procedures.
• Previous experience in public speaking and development and delivery of presentations to key stakeholders
• Availability to work occasional overtime and weekends.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
2. Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resource Management,
finance or any related field.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 8 years.

Supplemental Information

Class/Specification: Administrative Specialist III