What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Enviornmental and Sustainability Planning position at San Mateo County Transit District?
JOB
The Manager, Environmental and Sustainability Planning reports to the Director, Planning and is responsible for managing environmental planning and clearance or the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), as well as managing climate resiliency, adaptation and sustainability programs and projects for the SamTrans, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the TA.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsible for overseeing the development and management of environmental and sustainability projects, programs and plans, including those that advance sustainability and resiliency for agency-owned facilities and assets.Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Manage environmental clearance and permitting for SamTrans capital programs and/or projects under NEPA and CEQA.Liaison with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to environmental and sustainability planning, programs, and compliance.Oversee work performed by environmental and planning consultants.Coordinate with Resource Agencies, the Federal Transit Administration and other State and Federal agencies as needed.Supervise staff. Hire, mentor and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.Examples of Duties: Oversee environmental and sustainability studies and plans, including the development of Sustainability Strategic Plans, climate vulnerability and adaptation plans, and other long-range related plans for SamTrans and Caltrain.Advise senior management on emerging relevant environmental and sustainability trends, topics, and information relating to organizational initiatives, goals and interests.Develop or supervise staff in developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Manage selection of consultant contract services, and monitor performance and work activities for compliance with established standards.Identify sustainability related funding sources. Coordinate with grants department as they develop sustainability grant applications.Prepare reports and other communication to senior staff, board members, and outside agencies and committees. Develop presentations to public agencies, officials, and the public.Supervise one principal sustainability planner, with potential for additional staff to be hired. Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promotes safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervision: Works under the direction of the Director, Planning who establishes goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance.
The Manager, Environmental and Sustainability Planning reports to the Director, Planning and is responsible for managing environmental planning and clearance or the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), as well as managing climate resiliency, adaptation and sustainability programs and projects for the SamTrans, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the TA.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Responsible for overseeing the development and management of environmental and sustainability projects, programs and plans, including those that advance sustainability and resiliency for agency-owned facilities and assets.Develop and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Manage environmental clearance and permitting for SamTrans capital programs and/or projects under NEPA and CEQA.Liaison with internal and external stakeholders on matters related to environmental and sustainability planning, programs, and compliance.Oversee work performed by environmental and planning consultants.Coordinate with Resource Agencies, the Federal Transit Administration and other State and Federal agencies as needed.Supervise staff. Hire, mentor and take appropriate corrective and/or disciplinary action. Ensure EEO policies and procedures are followed. Participate in selection of staff. Coordinate staff training and professional development. Establish performance objectives. Monitor and evaluate employee performance.Examples of Duties: Oversee environmental and sustainability studies and plans, including the development of Sustainability Strategic Plans, climate vulnerability and adaptation plans, and other long-range related plans for SamTrans and Caltrain.Advise senior management on emerging relevant environmental and sustainability trends, topics, and information relating to organizational initiatives, goals and interests.Develop or supervise staff in developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets. Manage selection of consultant contract services, and monitor performance and work activities for compliance with established standards.Identify sustainability related funding sources. Coordinate with grants department as they develop sustainability grant applications.Prepare reports and other communication to senior staff, board members, and outside agencies and committees. Develop presentations to public agencies, officials, and the public.Supervise one principal sustainability planner, with potential for additional staff to be hired. Evaluate job performance of staff which also includes the professional development of staff through the identification of on-the-job and other professional development opportunities.Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promotes safety awareness and follow safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.Perform other duties as assigned.Supervision: Works under the direction of the Director, Planning who establishes goals and objectives, monitors and evaluates performance.
