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Position Overview:

Sustainability Project Manager
OPEN DATE 10/1/2021
CLOSE DATE Until filled
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Full-Time
EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT Exempt
BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING Non-Bargaining
DIVISION Community Investment
LOCATION Community Investment
REPORTS TO Director of Office of Sustainability
SCHEDULE Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Schedule may vary, including occasional nights and weekends, based on departmental need.
PAY RATE $50,000-$55,000/yr.
DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
About the office: Climate change is an urgent threat to our city. The Office of Sustainability coordinates our community’s response to climate change by developing and implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies that center equity. Specifically, our Office leads the implementation of our community’s Climate Action Plan, Carbon Neutral 2050.

About the role: The Project Manager will play an integral role in developing and implementing the city’s climate change mitigation and adaptation projects. They will work closely with the Director to develop the Office’s strategy, and they will take the lead in executing programs that help our community achieve its sustainability goals. The Project Manager will plan, direct, and coordinate projects that improve energy efficiency, increase renewable power, and boost clean transportation in the community. The Project Manager will develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans, track project costs, manage contracts with vendors and suppliers, coordinate stakeholders, monitor progress, and adjust as needed. This position will require building tools and processes to track project outcomes and impact.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected.
• Organize, manage, and direct the work of projects within the Office of Sustainability’s portfolio, including implementing workplans, monitoring project budgets, managing contracts, and evaluating outcomes
• Recommend, develop, and implement processes and systems that promote communication, mutual accountability, and improved outcomes for the Office of Sustainability
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of initiatives
• Communicate the City’s sustainability vision, initiatives, and progress through web content and social media and by working closely with the Department of Community Investment’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment team
• Collaborate with the Director to prepare long-term adaptation and mitigation strategies in coordination with stakeholders and work closely with them to incorporate input and solicit support
• Fully incorporate social equity into decision making, in addition to the environment and economy
• Support the Director in measuring progress on our community’s Climate Action Plan

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Perform other duties and assumes other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Sustainable Business, Engineering, Public Administration/Policy, Government, Economics, Social Studies, or equivalent.
• At least 3-5 years of experience working professionally in the government, business, consulting, non-profit, and/or academic sectors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED
• Strong understanding of sustainability and resiliency theories and programs, as well as federal, state, and local policies and initiatives
• Excellent project management skills
• Demonstrated experience developing clear timelines and goals
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Outstanding oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to excellence, innovation, and data-driven evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to work with efficiency, flexibility, humility, and good humor
• Ability to work effectively with diverse ethnic and cultural groups and community residents

CERTIFICATES, LICENSE, REGISTRATION
• Valid Driver’s License if required to drive a City vehicle.

EQUIPMENT
Laptop computer; landline phone, copier, and scanner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, run, or crawl. The employee must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. At times the heat and noise level can be extreme.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed in office setting, with moderate inside temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in the office and may be quiet to loud in the field. Exposure to adverse weather conditions such as cold or heat may prevail in situations involving outside meeting engagements. Entire office is smoke free.

REQUIRED Pre-employment drug screen
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It’s the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend’s flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city’s industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city’s 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***
EOE STATEMENT EOE/ADA Statement

The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department’s ADA Compliance Officer at aderose@southbendin.gov and Office of Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).