Sustainability Manager

Requirements And Preferences

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Program Supervisor (Sustainability Manager) to support the Natural Resources Division.

Benefits Of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.39 / Family $76.94

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums

Single $78.64 / Family $273.13

Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

The Sustainability Program Manager is a professional position responsible for taking a lead role in the Natural Resources Division’s Sustainability and Environmental Outreach Section which implements sustainability programs/projects and performs public outreach and education. The successful candidate will provide vision and leadership in the implementation and development of new and existing outreach programs, policy, events, and projects, building relationships and raising environmental awareness in Broward County.

The preferred candidate will be familiar with regionally relevant sustainability considerations, resources, plans and policies, and outreach tools, including various social media platforms. Candidate should have experience in planning and policy, particularly in relation to relevant areas of the County’s Comprehensive Plan and Climate Change Action Plan. Candidate should have experience in administering contracts, interlocal agreements and enforcement of County ordinances.

The position requires excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, experience with PowerPoint, Publisher (or equivalent), Excel and social media platforms. Candidate should be highly motivated and creative, enjoy working as a team, and have superior organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities include grant and project management support, budget development and management, project review and agency comment, and planning and implementing outreach programs. This includes planning and convening the County’s Sustainability Stewards workshops, Government Operations workgroup meetings and developing a Junior Sustainability Stewards team. Work is reviewed through regular meetings, reports and assignments.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental sciences, chemistry, geology, hydrology, biology, ecology, limnology, engineering or closely related field.

Requires three (3) years in environmental management and/or licensing, or natural resource protection or closely related experience including two (2) years of lead work/supervisory experience.

International Degree Evaluation Language

For consideration of international degrees, candidates must have it evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), or Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). All associated expenses incurred are the responsibility of the candidate. To access the NACES directory of current members, please visit www.naces.org/members . To access the AICE directory of endorsed members, please visit https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members . Completed evaluations do not guarantee an offer of employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.

Special Certifications And Licenses Required

Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in planning, engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.
• Project Management Professional Certification
• LEED Certification
• Environmental Sustainability Certification
• FACE Certification
• GIS Certification
• Development of Community-wide Plans/Programs Experience
• Three years of supervisory experience
• Contract and budget management
• Experience securing and managing grants
• Production of communication tools and outreach campaigns
• Preparation and publication of reports
• Two years of professional GIS experience
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Lead updates to the Climate Change Action Plan; Implement update, develop timelines, organize work group participants, present climate plan updates to the Climate Change Taskforce; promote, explain and implement newest iteration of the Climate Change Action Plan to internal and external audiences, benchmarking progress on the actions annually.

Lead research and analysis to develop governmental sustainability strategies to ensure that county services and contracts are environmentally friendly and compliant with county code, ordinances and best practices.

Collaborate with local leaders to implement processes and technology that reduces Broward County’s carbon footprint; promote and explain on a local and national level the organization’s sustainability philosophy as Broward County races to net zero by 2050.

Represent the Department on the regional workgroup to support the regional action plan, projects, metrics, etc.

Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises, and evaluates climate resiliency, sustainability, and energy-related programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data.

Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.

Manages contracts, procurements, and financial reporting of grants and vendors, including: supports all aspects of grant administration; develops and submits proposal budgets, budget justifications, and ancillary materials; develops, prepares, and/or amends agreements and develops contractor scopes of work; negotiates contract language; manages and reviews contractor and consultant progress and financial reports/invoices; manages competitive bids and procurements including Requests for Proposals.

Oversees licensing activities and staff; gathers and analyzes data; attends to licensing issues, procedures, and questions from staff; reviews and approves enforcement actions.

Ensures complaint and enforcement activities are maintained and routinely completed in accordance with guidelines, databases, and expectations.

Manages the section’s daily operations; supervises subordinate staff including job assignments, personnel issues, training, and customer services, as needed; prepares Leadership Performance Reviews for subordinates and reviews/signs-off on their subordinate’s evaluations.

Provides divisional IT (information technology) support; participates in technical design; analyzes business processes and designs, develops, and implements improvements or changes for the division; oversees testing or change control.

Prepares a variety of reports for annual budget preparation; acts as an administrative lead; schedules meetings, sends appointments, prepares agendas, prepares presentations, sets up room and attends meetings, prepares meeting notes and has notes posted to the website.

Participates in Section, Division and County Manager meetings, with the various units and teams, as needed; represents Broward County at state teleconferences, conferences and meetings.

Assists County owned/operated facilities with licensing and compliance issues, as directed; performs various administrative tasks: acts as Division's security point of contact, inventories printer supplies, tracks development software licenses.

Performs related work as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.

SPECIAL INFORMATION

Competencies

• Manages Complexity
  
  

Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.

• Cultivates Innovation
  
  

Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Offers creative ideas, finds unique connections between previously unrelated elements. Actively encourages and supports others' creativity; builds upon and strengthens new solutions in a positive and collaborative manner.

• Plans and Aligns
  
  

Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Strengthens alignment and coordination between own work and others', providing well-sequenced activities and exact time frames. Foresees and resolves many potential bottlenecks and delays.

• Optimizes Work Processes
  
  

Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.

• Ensures Accountability
  
  

Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.

• Builds Effective Teams
  
  

Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Holds constructive dialogue with the team regularly; takes multiple perspectives into account when making decisions. Commits to and prioritizes the team's decisions in most situations; conveys team spirit.

• Communicates Effectively
  
  

Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.

• Persuades
  
  

Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. Convinces others through a variety of means and methods of persuasion, including well-reasoned rationale. Recognizes when compromise is necessary and shifts approach to accommodate others.

• Manages Ambiguity
  
  

Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Responds effectively to unclear situations, seeks to resolve ambiguity and make progress. Seeks guidance on how to adapt to changes, responds with appropriate composure and effectiveness.

County Core Values

All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
• Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
  
  

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.

County-wide Employee Responsibilities

All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.