Sustainability Coordinator

Under basic supervision, manages and promotes sustainability initiatives within Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) in the Housing Operations division .The Sustainability Coordinator is accountable for, and will direct, PHA’s internal efforts to promote the “Sustainable” initiatives and serve as the agency representative and spokesperson advancing sustainability and environmental initiatives. This position will ensure that all sustainability related activities are carried out in ways to support PHA’s sustainability goals and applicable federal laws and regulations.

Salary- $61,708- $65,564.75.

Qualifications

Minimum education

Bachelor’s Degree is required. Majors in Environmental Science, Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Sustainable Development, or a closely related field is preferred; AND

Minimum experience

Five (5) or more years’ of related experience in the design of sustainability initiatives; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Competencies (Skills, knowledge, abilities)

• Principles of sustainable theory and planning.
• Green Building Principles
• Applicable laws, regulations and policies related to planning and implementing sustainability projects.
• Federal contracting requirements and regulations.
• Analytical skills
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Project Management skills
• Planning, directing and coordinating the efficient use of available resources
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines to complete work within designated time-frames.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Microsoft Office Skills
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Reporting skills

Certifications, Licenses required

• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.

Supervisory responsibilities

None

Work environment

Normal office environment and Residential Sites

Physical demands

• May perform light physical activities.
• Exposure to weather conditions in order to travel between sites.

Travel required

Limited travel to PHA sites as warranted.

Responsibilities

Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Leads the internal ” Sustainable Working Group” in the planning, development and implementation of sustainable initiatives with the approval of the President & CEO and the Board of Commissioners.
• Manages the inter-departmental efforts in developing strategies, standards and best practices which will help the agency in reducing: resources, energy, pollution and waste.
• Manages contracts with the sustainable or energy related consultants contracts and supervise the sustainability support staff.
• Manages the HUD system to track and monitor the “Affordable Green Initiatives for Accreditation” to ensure all the tasks are met and internal reports are prepared accurately.
• Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive sustainability master plan that incorporates sustainability practices for PHA and updates the plan annually.
• Assists in the development and implementation of outreach efforts for residents and staff engagement for internal sustainability programs; ensures the program or project goals are drafted in accordance with the S.M.A.R.T. method.
• Assists in the development of sustainability communications and outreach plans for website, social media, and public presentations for government, the public and other interest groups.
• Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations of all new sustainable initiatives to ensure they meet the agencies policy commitment, systems processes, methodologies and culture.
• Reviews all certification requirements related to Green, LEED, Sustainability and Energy Star are met.
• Develops systems for monitoring and evaluating PHA's compliance with stated goals and objectives.
• Keeps abreast of and updates staff on new legislation, standards and federal regulations affecting PHA’s sustainability goals and initiatives.
• Provides management with progress reports, alerting them to problems and issues.
• Meets on a regular basis with various groups to keep informed of concerns, exchange information and promote understanding of PHA sustainability initiatives and activities.
• Other duties as assigned

How To Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority's jobs board at wwwpha.phila.gov/jobs.

Closing Statement

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

Established in 1937, and with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,708.00 - $65,564.75 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• design of sustainability initiatives: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,708 - $65,565