Come work with the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina in their three-star STAR Community!
The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive city-wide sustainability program. This position collaborates with City departments and public and private agencies to promote environmental best practices and serves as a resource to elected officials, City management and community groups to develop and maintain an environmentally sustainable community.
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Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in environmental science, environmental studies, urban planning, public policy/administration, resource economics, or related field and two to five years experience related to environmental sciences/sustainability and/or program/project management or equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Prefer graduate degree in a related field.
Practical experience with sustainability projects desired. Familiarity with LEED and other residential and commercial ratings systems preferred. Certification as a LEED Accredited Professional desired but not required. Life cycle costing experience considered a plus. Grantwriting and knowledge of fund procurement mechanisms valuable.
Qualifications
· Thorough knowledge of environmental conservation techniques and procedures
· Thorough knowledge of the theory, principles, methods and practices of air resources and environmental conservation
· Thorough knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing greenhouse gases and environmental efforts
· Considerable knowledge of modern office methods, practices and equipment
· Considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of environmental and air resources improvement methods as applied to the construction and maintenance of public buildings
· Considerable knowledge of cost benefit analysis
· Working knowledge of computers and software programs
· Knowledge of budgeting and contract procedures and techniques
· Skills in effective communication, listening and interpersonal interactions
· Skills in research, analysis, policy and procedure development, and report writing
· Skills in time management, multi-tasking and project management
· Ability to interpret and apply statutory requirements
· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
· Ability to prepare clear and concise presentations, reports to government officials and stakeholders, funding proposals and internal reports
· Ability to set priorities and manage several projects simultaneously
· Ability to work with shifting priorities and schedules and to adapt to changing project requirements
· Ability to work independently and be a self-starter, and to work in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
· Ability to establish, maintain and achieve consensus through effective working relationships with public sector management, employees, private sector, governmental officials and the public.
