Climate Action Manager (#WA7 )

$58.88-$78.71 hourly / $10,205.67-$13,642.80 monthly / $122,470.40-$163,716.80 yearly

• Plans, organizes, facilitates, directs and/or coordinates across departments projects which implement the Climate Action Strategy;
• Directs cross-departmental teams including subordinate or other professional level staff on emission reduction, climate action, and sustainability and adaptation programs and projects;
• Participates in preparation of and administers the section budget and writes grants to secure funding for the section;
• Works closely with other departments and project teams to develop joint procedures and to solve administrative problems;
• Evaluates and establishes policies and procedures;
• Formulates improvements and implements changes related to the Climate Action Strategy;
• Represents the section in dealing with complaints, other departments, agencies and community groups;
• Consults with the Capital Project Manager and other management staff on work programs, schedules, policies and program development;
• Analyze and supports initiatives, legislation and actions for reducing or adapting to the impacts of climate change
• May represent the department or section at meetings;
• Prepares and/or reviews reports and correspondence;
• Performs complex and difficult special assignments and projects;
• Attends meetings and conferences;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

• · In-depth knowledge of environmental and climate change related concepts, theories, policies and practices.
• · Sound understanding of current issues related to climate change and environment.
• Resource conservation management, including its scientific background, technology, principles, methods, research techniques and problems.
• Federal, State and local regulations, policies and actions related to emission reduction and climate change.
• Principles, practices and trends in emission reduction and climate action activities.
• Principles and practices of public administration.

Skills in:

• Grant-writing techniques and application processes.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of program development and administration.
• Principles, practices and techniques of project management, program development and administration.
• Principles of government budgeting, grant and contract preparation, administration and management.
• Effective management principles and practices.

Ability to:

• · Plan, organize and direct the work of cross departmental or cross functional teams.
• Exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in solving administrative, operational and personnel problems.
• Evaluate and develop improvements to the effective and efficient delivery of section services.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with the general public, boards, commissions, public officials and other staff.
• Understand and relate to others the goals, concepts and principles of the section.
• Prepare clear and concise administrative and technical reports.
• Effectively present planning matters to public groups.
• Plan, scope, coordinate and manage consultant contracts for services that may be required for project completion.
• Develop, submit, track and obtain permits from local, state and federal agencies that may be required for some projects;
• Understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex policies, laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement program performance measures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, unless otherwise specified.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Environmental Economics, or a closely related field,

AND

Five years of experience performing environmental program management or working on climate change issues.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License or the employee must be able to provide suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

EST: 2/20

REV: Analyst: TC

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Bargaining Unit: 11
EEOC Job Category: 02
Occupational Grouping:85
Workers' Comp Code: 0053