Administrative Analyst I - Environmental and Climate Justice Specialist

The purpose of this job is to provide professional level administrative support services to a department head or other administrative position. Manages assigned projects. Work as staff liaison to the various departmental divisions and programs and outside agencies; may act as staff liaison with the media. In some instances, this position will have supervisory responsibility.

The Environmental and Climate Justice Specialist will report to the Chief Sustainability Officer in the Office of Sustainability within our Executive Office and support a variety of job duties. This position will be assigned projects within the scope of the categories listed below and may be assigned additional relevant tasks as needed.

• Support the implementation of sustainability and environmental/climate justice recommendations within the City’s Community Master Plan

• Create and manage the online accountability hub for the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

• Support the implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaption Plan in partnership with internal staff departments and other community stakeholders with a focus on managing the Nature Based Solutions and Food Systems chapters.

• Manage and lead education on environmental and climate justice for City staff as well as the community with the Education & Engagement Coordinator.

• Create and implement a data driven environmental justice strategy in partnership with the Office of Equity and Engagement that focuses on human health, including monitoring and managing campaigns in partnership with other departments and organizations on air pollution, healthy and affordable food access, lead paint exposure, etc.

• Collaborate with the Chief Sustainability Officer on monitoring and engaging in legislative and regulatory initiatives that include, or should include, environmental and climate justice

• Coordinate the City’s participation in the Great Lakes Climate Adaptation Network, LGROW, Urban Waters and other climate change related initiatives

The complete job description for Administrative Analyst I with the required knowledge, skills, abilities, and work environment/conditions can be viewed here.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business, Public Administration, Government or a related field
-AND-
At least two (2) of progressively responsible related work experience
-OR-
Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A master's degree in sustainability, planning, climate change or a related field is preferred
• Experience with environmental and climate justice, climate mitigation, climate adaptation, energy justice, carbon inventories, climate science, etc.
• Equity, diversity and inclusion training or lived experience
• Knowledge of and experience with detailed data tracking and analysis
• Experience engaging residents, businesses and other community stakeholders
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (equations, graph generation, pivot tables, etc.)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as presentation creation skills
• Ability to conduct thorough research that is professionally formatted

BENEFITS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE

• Medical, Dental, and Vision starting on Day 1
• 6% employee 401a contribution with employer matching (6% or 7% based on bargaining unit)
• Employee & Employer contributions to Retiree Health Savings Account
• Voluntary benefits such as term life insurance, flexible spending accounts, accidental insurance, disability insurance, and deferred compensation plan options
• Twelve Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Paid parking (if applicable)
• Employee Home Ownership Incentive
• Tuition Reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program with free mental health counseling
• Comprehensive Wellness program with a health and wellness incentive
• Employee Discounts and Perks

Should an applicant need any disability related accommodation or other consideration in the application or selection process, please notify the human resources department upon submittal of application


The City of Grand Rapids does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Salary : $67,200 - $85,818