This is highly
responsible work involving the advancement of the city’s
sustainability and resilience efforts.
The employee
supports the Sustainability & Resiliency Officer in tracking progress and
implementation of the Resilient Tampa roadmap, Climate Action & Equity Plan, and and Heat Resilience Playbook. The work falls into two
primary categories: 1) conducting research to inform environmental,
sustainability, and resilience policy set by the city, and 2) serving as
Project Coordinator for several ongoing initiatives developed by the
Sustainability & Resiliency Officer. Working under general supervision,
employee is required to exercise reasonable independent judgment and initiative
in coordinating activities and responding to the public. Tasks are of more than
average difficulty and require significant tact, diplomacy and discretion in
all internal and external interactions. Work is reviewed through observation,
conferences, training evaluations, reports submitted, and results obtained.
Conduct
research and analysis on climate and energy best practices, and communicate
that research effectively in memos, staff reports and public presentations.
Coordinates
activities to maintain partnerships with community organizations, participate
in community events, addressing various issues (i.e. energy efficiency,
recycling, stormwater, alternative transportation, renewable clean energy).
Generates
interest and support for energy reduction and overall environmental
sustainability through presentations and community interactions.
Assists
in developing environmental education programs and activities: designs and
implements awareness campaigns and other environmental education programs;
coordinates with other City departments and staff; provides updates; and
resolves concerns.
Manages
and creates website content, press releases, blog posts, any social media
responsibility, and newsletters.
Performs
public relations tasks; represents the department and attends various meetings
and events; provides information, answers questions, and makes presentations
regarding sustainability programs, goals, issues, and concerns.
Works
with Energy Efficiency and Carbon Manager to manage and track energy efficiency
and low carbon programs.
Performs
related work as required.
Working knowledge of: business English,
spelling, grammar, and arithmetic; methods and techniques related to tree
planting and green stormwater infrastructure; practices and methods of
volunteer engagement.
Ability to: establish and maintain effective working
relationships with city officials, department representatives, members of
community groups, and the general public; write and speak clearly and concisely
in a variety of communication settings; be flexible in dealing with diverse
audiences; observe and record information and incidents; evaluate information,
draw sound conclusions, and prepare and submit oral and written reports;
maintain files and databases.
Skill in: project and grant management; building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders; public speaking; planning, marketing and coordinating volunteer events;
computers, MS Office and various digital technologies; operation of various
parks and facilities maintenance tools; geographic information systems (GIS).
Mostly sedentary, indoors, requires extended use of computer, typing and viewing monitor.
Graduation from an
accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in environmental science,
public policy or administration, geography, engineering, urban planning, sustainability, resilience,
or related field and 1 year of related work experience in sustainability, resilience,
energy, or public policy.
Possession of a valid Florida driver's license required.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate credential or other related credentials preferred.
Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
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