What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sustainability Specialist position at Ecocareers?
Overview
- This role is onsite in Dayton, Ohio only and not remote.
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
- Fast-paced work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D
- 401(k) plan, Company match
- Paid holidays (8)
- Paid vacation and personal days
- Responsible for the management of various Service Center-related sustainability projects (i.e., waste management, recycling, etc.)
- Complete and submit required and requested sustainability surveys (Ecovadis, CDP, etc.)
- Work closely with Facilities Maintenance to learn facility and environmental processes, understand adherence to environmental policies, initiatives and materials when building new or renovating old facilities
- Work with appropriate directors on items such as waste management and DE&I initiatives
- Collect, maintain and provide metrics on electric equipment and other energy and output sources
- Assist in the development and day-to-day coordination of Dayton Freight Lines' sustainability program framework
- Track sustainability program metrics and communicate status to internal and external customers
- Coordinate data collection, quality control and analysis to meet the Company's internal and external reporting commitments
- Evaluate and provide recommendations for third-party consulting and data management services related to sustainability efforts
- Onboard and oversee third-party vendors that assist in performing environmental sustainability work for data reporting and/or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) regulations
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with third-party vendors and contacts
- Coordinate sustainability communications and training
- Serve as resource and subject matter expert for sustainability pilots, programs and related initiatives
- Educate leadership on sustainable transportation developments in infrastructure, policy, energy, equipment and technology
- Establish KPIs to measure the success and impact of current and new initiatives
- Collaborate with appropriate departments and teams to upgrade systems and equipment for improved utility efficiency
- Research and gather environmental data, industry trends and published research for use in strategic planning
- Analize the costs and benefits of emission reduction strategies
- Develop policy and program recommendations to support sustainability programs
- Develop and analyze forecasts of the use of conventional and alternative fuels in the transportation sector
- Continue to evaluate Dayton Freight Lines' sustainability needs based on Customers' expectations
- Understand Dayton Freight's values and mission to continually provide recommendations for new initiatives based on required industry standards
- Work on other projects related to sales, facility maintenance and overall Dayton Freight operations
- Continuously improve processes
- 3 years' experience within logistics, transportation, supply chain or within sustainability
- Bachelor's degree in Sustainability Planning Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability or 5 years related experience
- Strong knowledge and understanding of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions
- Knowledge of current sustainability industry initiatives, trends and tools
- Knowledge and understanding of Greenhouse Gas Inventory and reporting standards
- Legally eligible to work in the United States
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Fluent in English
- This role is onsite in Dayton, Ohio only and not remote.
- Stable and growing organization
- Competitive weekly pay
- Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
- Fast-paced work environment
- Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
- Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days
