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Sustainability Policy Analyst & Engagement Coordinator #2209-1994-01

Date Opened
Monday, September 05, 2022 12:01 AM
Close Date
Friday, September 30, 2022 11:59 PM
Section
Mayor's Office
Salary
  • Within Executive Management & Confidential Range E3: $53,940 - $70,000 annualized
Employment Type
  • Full Time
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PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

This is a mayoral-appointed position in a challenging work environment requiring strong analysis and engagement skills to help coordinate and implement the City’s response to the climate emergency and sustainability. Special focus is on addressing the health and economic impacts of climate change on already distressed populations from COVID-19 and other factors.

This position reports to the Executive Director of Sustainability and focuses on engagement and implementation of the City’s program portfolio for addressing climate and sustainability issues, building on the Climate and Sustainability Framework. The position will focus on the impact of the climate emergency not only on City operations but also the broad community in balancing the City’s shared objectives for a healthy environment, an excellent quality of life, and continued economic vitality.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Builds upon New Haven’s past success with individual environmentally-sound and sustainable public policies through dedicated staff and programs tasked with responding to the climate emergency particularly through the lens of economic and health impacts of disadvantaged communities.
  • Provides program support through quantitative and qualitative analysis of proposed and implemented sustainability programs, and gathers data and creates reports metrics on success.
  • Engages with public on the City’s sustainability portfolio. Provides logistical and programmatic support for public events, forums, and discussions. Special emphasis on engaging communities that experience health and economic disadvantages.
  • Assists City Departments, outside partners, and members of the public in achieving the goals of the City’s response to the climate emergency through technical assistance as assigned.
  • Coordinates and communicates the City’s portfolio of sustainability programs as assigned with individuals in the City’s organization and other partners.
  • Tasks and projects as assigned by the Executive Director of Sustainability, or other designee.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from an accredited college or university; preference for concentration in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture or a related field. Ability to communicate in Spanish and GIS skills are a plus but are not required. Experience in outreach and/or organizing is a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Must also possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
  • Strong knowledge and commitment to tackling the challenges of climate change particularly for vulnerable communities.
  • Familiarity with the most current concepts of conservation, climate mitigation, and sustainable practices including but not limited to: energy conservation, decarbonization, air quality, heat mitigation, climate health impacts, economic opportunities for disadvantaged communities, green building, resource and water conservation, greenhouse gas reduction, renewable resources, and environmental reporting metrics.
  • Ability to engage a wide variety of individuals who may have diverse interests and abilities in addressing the climate emergency.
  • Ability to prepare quantitative and qualitative reports and analysis including metrics of the City’s sustainability portfolio.
  • Ability to exercise excellent verbal, written and spoken communication skills with the public, partners, and others as required.
  • Ability to demonstrate advanced level skills in abilities in word processing, document preparation, spreadsheet management, cost-benefit analysis and environmental project financing.
  • Ability to problem-solve and communicate in a complex and dynamic environment.

SALARY, BARGAINING UNIT & TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This position is covered by the Executive Management & Confidential Employee Policy, available to review HERE.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 90-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.

Selection Plan

This is a Special Fund, "Non Tested" position.

Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Human Resources and the hiring department after the closing date.

Information regarding the employment and selection process can be found HERE.

Please note that the only method of communication with applicants for this position will be by email. You must provide a valid, working email address and you will need to monitor your email, including spam/junk folders, for correspondence from the New Haven Human Resources Department.

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