Climate Action Plan Administrator bei City of Los Altos, CA
City of Los Altos, CA · Los Altos, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Los Altos
About the Department
ABOUT THE POSITION
This position leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), resiliency, and sustainability programs. Serving as a key liaison between City departments, community partners, and outside agencies, the role oversees day-to-day program operations, provides expert guidance to executive management, and represents the City on sustainability initiatives. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, it carries significant responsibility for program strategy, decision-making, and direct supervision of professional staff to advance the City’s climate and resiliency goals.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Development Services Department is responsible for all development within the City of Los Altos. The department includes Building & Safety, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Housing, Planning & Zoning, and Sustainability. The Engineering Division encompasses land development, transportation, sewers, stormwater, and sustainability.
ABOUT THE RECRUITMENTThis recruitment may be used to fill this or future positions in other divisions or departments. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and answers to job-specific questions. Candidates whose applications best meet the position requirements will be invited to participate in a virtual interview panel.
Position Duties
- Coordinates sustainability activities among departments, external agencies, and community organizations citywide, guided by the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP); actively collaborates in the implementation of the CAAP to achieve desired objectives and timelines; provides guidance for the incorporation of CAAP implementation into City work and projects; develops, implements, and enforces comprehensive strategies, policies, and procedures for sustainability initiatives; develops timetables and work plans to achieve program goals and objectives.
- Develops and manages comprehensive and strategic community outreach and engagement initiatives to support CAAP and sustainability programs and priorities.
- Oversees the development and administration of the program budget; determines funding needed for staffing, consultants, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding from a variety of sources.
- Serves as the principal contact for sustainability programs, projects, and activities; conducts analysis and research; serves as a City representative at internal and external meetings on committees, task forces, and citizen and community work groups; works collaboratively with all stakeholders and provides support as assigned.
- Develops various programs, policies, and other activities to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental studies, public administration/policy, community development, planning, engineering, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in resiliency, sustainability, environmental programs, or environmental compliance and program administration work including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
- Possession of a valid California Driver’s License or evidence of equivalent mobility, to be maintained throughout employment.
Other Qualifications
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Los Altos is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of a person’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, mental or physical disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age or sexual orientation. Candidates with a disability, which may require special assistance in any phase of the application or testing process, should advise City of Los Altos upon submittal of application. Documentation of the need for accommodation must accompany the request.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
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