Job Tag: Renewable Energy/Sustainability

The San Francisco Estuary Partnership leads a regional strategy, the Estuary Blueprint, to protect and restore the water quality and ecological integrity of the Estuary from the Golden Gate to the Sacramento Delta. The Estuary Partnership convenes agencies and organizations in the region and catalyzes regional work towards our collective vision of a healthy Estuary. We work hand-in-hand with communities, funders, agencies, and other key stakeholders to collaborate, innovate, and adapt to the dynamic needs of the Estuary and its watershed communities against a backdrop of global climate change. The Estuary Partnership is part of the National Estuary Program, a place-based program of US EPA, sitting within the Association of Bay Area Governments and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Climate Adaptation Planner for the San Francisco Estuary Partnership will work as part of the Climate Resilience Team. They will work on a range of projects focused on nature-based solutions (NBS) and community engagement. The Climate Adaptation Planner will help to champion a range of NBS project types, including horizontal levees, ecotone levees and green stormwater infrastructure. They will be a key partner on a slate of on-the-ground projects around the San Francisco Estuary. This will include providing technical assistance to local partners, leading community engagement efforts and project management for grants, including reporting, contract management and tracking grant outcomes. Finally, the Climate Adaptation Planner will directly collaborate with local educators and leaders to understand and integrate community and Tribal perspectives with a strong equity focus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Support on the ground partners with project planning, management and regional technical assistance

Participate on planning teams for nature-based shoreline adaptation planning processes across the SF Estuary, including tracking short- and long-term outputs and ensuring success on project delivery.
Act as a “bridge builder” to track success of the project and consistency across projects. Bring your subject matter expertise on climate adaptation solutions, community outreach and education, environmental science and planning to support on the ground efforts.
Ensure consistency with the Estuary Partnership’s Estuary Blueprint.
Support development of new projects and seek funding.

Project and Grant Management

Maintain impeccable grant management standards for local, state and federal grants, including grants from the US Environmental Protection Agency.
Regular grant reporting to funders.
Track project outputs and outcomes.
Manage ledgers and process invoices.
Manage grant-related funding agreements and contracts with partners.
Track project workplans and work with partners to ensure delivery of outputs and outcomes.

Participate as a team member on the Climate Resilience team and as part of the broader Estuary Partnership

Support the Transforming Urban Water Initiative, an initiative working at the interface of nature-based adaptation and water quality improvement in partnership with wastewater treatment plants. This work includes technical assistance, planning for workshops and meetings, and special projects.
Support tracking for the Estuary Blueprint.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility
Demonstrated experience in climate adaptation planning or related fields
Demonstrated success engaging with diverse partners such as elected officials, government agency staff, researchers and scientists, citizen activists, and Tribes and members of underserved communities
Demonstrated experience with grant management
Strong commitment to and understanding of equity and environmental justice, demonstrated through professional and/or lived experience
Good multi-tasking and time management skills
Ability to meet unanticipated needs
Effective problem-solving and critical thinking skills
General understanding of current ecological priorities for estuaries; a general understanding of ecological issues facing the San Francisco Estuary is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
An appropriate combination of education and experience that has provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is:

Education: A Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration. A Master’s degree is desirable.

ASSISTANT LEVEL
Experience: One year of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.

ASSOCIATE LEVEL
Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible experience in an appropriate field related to the area of assignment, such as transportation planning, city and regional planning; transportation engineering or modeling, financial management, economics, business or public administration.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, science, policy or related fields. A Master’s degree is desirable.

The University of Washington Climate Impacts Group (CIG) is seeking a new director.

CIG supports the development of climate resilience by advancing understanding of climate risks & enabling science-based action to manage those risks. Since 1995, the Climate Impacts Group has linked cutting edge scientific research with innovative approaches to community engagement to produce exceptional applied research products; develop strong relationships among resource managers, policy makers and communities in the region; and build regional capacity for addressing climatic variability and change.

The Climate Impacts Group is a member organization of EarthLab., a visionary institute that pushes boundaries to address our most pressing environmental challenges, with a focus on climate and its intersection with social justice. EarthLab does this by connecting faculty, students and researchers at the University of Washington to community collaborators in businesses, non-profits, public agencies, Tribal nations and others to co-produce actionable research that generates solutions and strategies for local and global impact. EarthLab’s vision, an equitable, just and sustainable world where people and planet thrive, supports one of the University’s biggest goals. As a Carnegie-classified Community Engagement University, the UW aspires to be the #1 university in the world as measured by impact. EarthLab is inspired by and committed to this challenge

The College of the Environment promotes diversity and inclusivity among our students, faculty, staff, and public. EarthLab acknowledges the systemic racism that exists in the environmental sector and within environmentalism. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design and deliver solutions. We are seeking candidates who are committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive work environment where all voices are considered and valued.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership (30%):

Establish and coordinate a leadership team to drive implementation of the CIG 2024-2029 strategic plan. Build support inside and outside the UW for CIG’s efforts to connect science with climate-resilience action through partnership and collaboration. Broaden & deepen diversity, equity, inclusion and justice-focused efforts internally and with external partners and continue to expand impact. Foster a positive culture that prioritizes productive relationships among CIG staff, inclusion, collaboration, and cooperation. Oversee all aspects of the organization and identify, propose and lead new strategies/initiatives with wide reach and impact. Maintain key aspects of CIG’s reputation including high standards of excellence. Ensure effective alignment, and mutual benefit, between the Climate Impacts Group and EarthLab, College of the Environment and relevant UW centers and programs (e.g., Center for Health and the Global Environment, Program on Climate Change).

Fundraising and Financial Stewardship (30%):

Work closely with EarthLab and the College of the Environment Advancement and Administrative teams to develop and steward diverse sources of grant and non-grant support from private, federal, state, foundation and other sources. This work will also entail working directly with the UW state and federal relations team.

Partnership Development and Strategic Networking (20%):

Work in coalition with leaders from other organizations to build capacity for climate resilience efforts in the state, regionally and nationally and to build visibility for CIG’s work and reputation. Develop and maintain an engagement plan and network of partners through relationships with key public, private, non-profit and/or tribal organizations and their leadership. Develop and maintain relationships with state agency staff focused on climate resilience issues as well as state legislators and the governor’s office.

Management (20%):

Lead in an empathetic way that prioritizes DEIJA, supports teamwork, enhances trust, builds collaboration and results in a motivated workforce. Hire, supervise, evaluate, develop and mentor CIG staff. Directly supervise an executive assistant and CIG’s most senior staff including a deputy director, the Washington State Climatologist, the University Director of the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center, the lead-Principal Investigator for the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative, and potentially CIG’s communications lead. Oversee development and management of annual budget.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Master’s degree or terminal professional degree or the equivalent in knowledge and experience in a climate adaptation-relevant discipline + 9 years relevant experience.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Nine (9) years’ experience in a complex organization providing research, services, and programs relevant to climate resilience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience advancing justice, inclusion and equity at an individual and organizational level.
• Demonstrated experience working with elected officials, appointed and career agency staff.
• Ability to manage a demanding workflow with competing deadlines, solve problems, resolve stress and conflict, initiate timely responses to changes in the political and institutional environment, and exercise sound judgment and decision-making authority using tact and diplomacy.
• Evidence of advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in engaging with diverse audiences, collaborators and staff.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a collaborator, mentor, team builder, supervisor, and program manager.
• Proven track record of securing and administering funding from a variety of sources.
• Demonstrated success building partnerships and working collaboratively with a wide range of internal and external constituencies (e.g., communities, academia, NGOs, industry, Tribes and all levels of governmental agencies and institutions).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ph. D. + 7 years’ experience
• Familiar with Washington state and the greater Pacific Northwest’s climate-resilience related resources, issues, and interested parties.
• General knowledge of Northwest treaty Tribes, Tribal issues (particularly as relates to climate impacts and adaptation) and practices for effective partnership with Tribal nations.
• Recognized as a leader in supporting applied, collaborative interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement connecting science and decision making in support of societal responses to climate change.
• Working knowledge of state and federal legislative processes.

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment and hand tools. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement, and unlimited growth opportunities. Our nearly seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the wellbeing of our communities. How will you power what’s possible?

Location: Carrollton Headquarters
Southwire Job Description

This individual will be an actively engaged member of the Operational Sustainability Team supporting the Culture of Zero. The Lead Specialist, Energy will be a critical team member to help drive planning, execution, engagement, and evaluation of the overall sustainability program and associated projects at our sites. As a key member of the Operational Sustainability team, this individual will help deliver Southwire’s ambitious goals to reduce energy, water, and waste from our operations and ensure the success of Southwire’s Five Sustainability tenets across several manufacturing and customer service centers (On-Site, Campus Role).

Location: Carrollton, GA

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Audits & Recommendations – Perform sustainability audits and support deep dive assessments with third-party consultants. Provide recommendations and identify opportunities for the sites.
Data Analysis – Support sites with data analysis to provide key impact decision information for the leadership team. Adhere to the Southwire DHP to effectively communicate the information to the appropriate team members.
Program Delivery & Support – Help your assigned sites with the size of the prize estimates, sustainability workshops, kaizen events such as kanban walks, project execution including Sustainability Playbook activities, project costing, and roadmap delivery.
Cost Management – Understand the costs and savings associated with the delivery of the roadmap. Work with the site team members to provide adequate information to build the CAPEX & OPEX requirements.
Capability Building – Help build capability at the sites by utilizing existing training materials from the Southwire learning management system. Effectively deliver materials by creating customized sessions and new content tailored for various team members. Collaborate with the local training team to manage the learning objectives and ensure appropriate learning metrics are being measured.
Collaboration & Engagement – Change management and cultural adaptation is a key deliverables of the sustainability program and this role. Establish successful relationships with the sites by creating value and connecting with team members to formalize a sustainable culture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand the dynamics between competing objectives.
Monitor & Reporting – Ensure data is being monitored and reported as required. Leverage existing and new metering to provide key information for the site leadership team. Create reports to provide effective & timely material to x-functional decision makers.
Benchmarking & Best Practices – Leverage other energy managers and sustainability practitioners within and outside of Southwire to benchmark similar assets, processes & equipment. Create and share best practices in support of the Sustainability Playbook and Standardization.
Innovation – While Southwire strives to standardize, every site can be unique with its own equipment and processes. With the support from the Operational Sustainability Team, provide innovative opportunities for the site through research and understanding, in support of the overall Culture of Zero program.
EHS – Promote health and safety in all aspects of the work. Include environmental considerations in the decision-making process.

Qualifications and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental, Science or related field required
14 years of experience in engineering, environmental, science or related field (This is a Level 4 Position so this many years is a must)
Up to 50% travel required

Job Overview

Assist with the coordination of all activities, initiatives, and efforts to enhance the University of Cincinnati’s institutional mission related to creating and enhancing a campus culture of sustainability through academic excellence, urban impact, and innovation.
Essential Functions

Provide support for the university’s sustainability initiatives and work with students, faculty, and staff.
Provide support to the President’s Advisory Council on Environmental Sustainability (PACES).
Assist in planning and executing sustainability related engagement and outreach events
Assist in maintaining accurate records of sustainability initiatives and accomplishments.
Assist in the day to day function and operation of the university’s Coffee Ground Composting Program.
Assist, attend, and facilitate Bearcat Recycling at all required athletic events.
Assist with developing and maintaining contacts on environmental issues.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Sustainability or similar field.
Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

The City of Palo Alto’s Office of Sustainability has an exciting opportunity for an Environmental Specialist position. The Office of Sustainability Environmental Specialist is an essential position in helping the City achieve its environmental goals in the Sustainability Climate Action Plan. The position is the lead for the Office of Sustainability’s community engagement, data collection, and progress reporting.

The position plans, drafts, and creates outreach strategy, stakeholder engagement, and education pieces (including print, electronic, and social media outreach) that promote sustainability and climate action. The position leads collaboration with other city departments to ensure consistent and professional communication to the community is conducted. The position is responsible for collecting data and tracking and reporting on progress on the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan. In addition, the position assists in the development of policies, procedures, processes, pilots, and the City’s reporting responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

A passion for sustainability and climate action
A strong foundational knowledge of sustainability and climate change concepts, including greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories
An understanding of how best to influence behavior change through community based social marketing
Excellent customer service skills and proficient in answering verbal and written questions from the public about sustainability and climate action
A high level of comfort working in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
Experience in website management; experience in Photoshop, InDesign, or other design software is desired but not required
Experience with ClearPath, the online software platform for completing greenhouse gas inventories and forecasts, desired by not required

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Develops design and operational procedures for environmental program that meets all requirements of various regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.
Assists project manager for environmental programs and implementation which includes: scheduling; cost estimating; and presentation of materials for approval by department and City Manager; analysis of equipment needs; development of operational procedures and training programs for employees.
In conjunction with other City staff, develops and explores new concepts and ideas related to environmental maintenance programs.
Assists in preparing the Division’s operating budget, quarterly reports, and other related reports required by various regulatory agencies; develops and prepares management information system to monitor and control operation.
Reviews and analyzes environmental and solid waste regulations as required by regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:

Bachelor of Science degree in environmental sciences or equivalent, including civil engineering course work or other related curriculum. and
Two years related experience.

Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

The Coordinator, Sustainability Data is responsible for collecting, analyzing and consolidating CN’s sustainability information to address internal and external sustainability reporting requirements. The position looks to maintain and improve CN’s reputation by ensuring that sustainability information used with key stakeholders is of high quality. These activities support tracking CN’s performance as well as the development, implementation and ongoing management of CN’s sustainability strategy.
Main Responsibilities
Data Collection, Analysis and Reporting

· Perform the annual environmental data collection process required to meet key disclosures such as CN’s Delivering Responsibly, CN’s Data Supplement, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), and Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) reports

· Work cross-functionally to gather sustainability data from various sources and to identify opportunities to improve the data collection and management processes, reflecting best practices and disclosure requirements

· Consolidate data and develop reports for internal and external consumption

· Perform quality assurance and quality control on environmental data

· Support annual data assurance process with external auditors

· Support the development of requirements for a robust information system to handle sustainability environmental data

· Collaborate to assess emerging data technologies and systems and recommend approaches to maintain CN as a leader in sustainability information and data management

Sustainability Reporting

· Support CN’s response to Equity, Sustainability, Governance (ESG) questionnaires from third-party rating agencies, including project management, information gathering, and content development

· Support the effort to track and influence scoring from third-party ESG rating agencies to understand and improve CN’s performance

· Support the monitoring of trends and best practices in external sustainability reporting and disclosures, to inform CN’s approach and ensure CN maintains a leadership role in the industry

· Support the engagement with internal functions to inform on sustainability best practices, emerging sustainability items and opportunities, in order to help drive CN’s sustainability performance
Sustainability Initiatives

· Provide project management support to various sustainability initiatives as they arise

· Conduct best practice research to analyze the North American and global sustainability landscape to help CN continue to evolve its sustainability strategy

· Support internal and external sustainability communications, ensuring consistency and alignment of sustainability data, including annual reports, investor reports, public presentations and speeches, customer and public communications, website, and press releases
Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday.
Requirements
Experience

Data and Information Management

· Between 3 to 5 years of experience handling data and information

o Experience in information management and process mapping

o Experience in data quality assurance and quality control

o Experience in trend analysis, forecasting, back-casting, and scenario analysis

o Experience in handling relationships with cross-functional internal stakeholders

o Experience in the transportation industry*

*Any experience for these above is considered and asset
Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Mathematics, Sustainability Management, Engineering, Information and Digital Technology, or equivalent
Competencies

· Applies critical thinking

· Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Communicates with impact

· Sets direction and inspires others

· Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to perform data analysis and identify the gaps and trends in data

· Strong technical proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

· Knowledge of emergent data, digital, and information technology systems, solutions and platforms and ability to translate it into sustainable business and innovation processes

· Knowledge of climate change impacts, carbon trends and best practices globally*

· Knowledge of carbon and sustainability management and accounting, reporting and disclosure trends, as well as standards and best practices*

· Knowledge of trends and best practices in sustainability transparency, disclosures, and communications*

· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French) *

· Knowledge or experience of emissions reporting and sustainability reporting*

* Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it’s a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals.

At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company which serves as a source of “power” that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize “the joy and freedom of mobility” by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a “zero environmental footprint.”

About this Position:

Support department and plant environmental regulatory compliance (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC) and sustainability performance (energy/water/waste resource reduction and efficiency) programs through data analysis, program development and execution, facilitation and promotion, in alignment with regulatory requirements, plant business plan, and company direction to ensure environmental compliance and to achieve environmental targets.

Responsibilities include:

Lead dept & support plant environmental communication and collaboration for awareness of status, benchmarking, critical issue escalation, initiation of necessary action items and promotion/ diffusion of environmental programs.
Develop and implement dept & plant processes to comply with environmental regulations/Honda standards. Support implementation of plant standards.
Develop, manage, and implement department Environmental business plan themes and projects, support plant Environmental Business Plan Themes and projects, track, and report department performance metrics by applying PDCA to reduce risk and improve environmental characteristics.
Develop energy, water and waste targets, analyze data and trends for gaps, report on results, implement countermeasures to mitigate gaps. Identify and implement improvement ideas and projects to reduce Honda’s environmental impact.
Draft and implement department & plant environmental procedures and methods to meet government regulations and company standards as well as other environmental obligations.
Act as liaison between dept and plant environmental team for dept projects and change points to ensure environmental policy and direction is implemented and achieved.
Create and perform environmental training content and assign/track department & plant training requirements to improve associate competence.
Support the development and deployment of data management systems to efficiently track and manage environmental compliance/performance.
Coordinate assigned contractor SOW(s) (Scope of Work) (e.g. waste management, wastewater operations, water treatment operations, stack testing, consultants, utilities) to support environmental strategies/requirements and ensure ongoing contractor performance.
Perform and document environmental compliance activities (sampling, checks and inspections) per plant and department procedures related to compliance with CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, SWPPP, SPCC regulations to fulfill recordkeeping requirements, reporting obligations and company objectives.
Conduct performance inspections (energy, water, waste and data) to identify gaps and opportunities for improvements in the environmental program, ; support ISO 14001 audits, compliance audits and support external audits (government agencies, third party ISO Auditors and RO-Regional Operations Auditors) of the department to ensure Honda’s Environmental program is accurately represented.
Coordinate and implement timely department countermeasures addressing environmental audit & compliance gaps to ensure effectiveness of environmental program.
Develop capability of self, colleagues, and team through training, mentoring, and sharing of experiences in area of technical expertise and understanding for succession planning and team growth.
Implement innovative solutions to drive improvements and be recognized as a leader in environmental sustainability.

Who we are seeking:

Required Work Experience:

0-4 years of environmental experience

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or science-related degree or equivalent related experience

Desired skills:

Experience using Microsoft Office products.
Effective communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage and lead projects
Ability to work well in a collaborative environment.
Effective planning and prioritization skills.
Reliable and flexible.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively with contractors and production associates.
General knowledge of environmental compliance requirements
Some understanding of business plan, budgeting and cost reporting
Ability to support root cause analysis and implement countermeasures

Triumvirate Environmental, one of the largest environmental services firms in North America, is seeking a Sustainability Practice Director for our Corporate team. You will have a strong understanding of sustainability transformation, US and global reporting requirements, and will be able to identify unmet issues and opportunities with resolutions, for current and new clients, while ensuring to the highest level of satisfaction within the client’s C-suite.

In this role, you lead Triumvirate’s Sustainability Practice for clients undertaking of short- and long-term engagements addressing their carbon footprint, waste disposal, and material consumption. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 to 10+ years of experience working in the aforementioned areas that includes experience working in a professional services group leading project and consulting teams.

Triumvirate provides leading institutions in the higher education, life sciences, healthcare, and industrial sectors with diverse services and advice to assist them with compliance management. At Triumvirate, we strive to WOW both our employees and our customers. Our unique culture fosters growth, development, education, and creativity.

This position reports to our Managing Director of Professional Services. This role offers a hybrid work model and could be based out of Boston (Somerville), MA, Astoria, NY, or Florham Park, NJ. The pay range for this position is $175,000 – $225,000, plus bonus.

Essential responsibilities:

Client-focused perspective; results-oriented with ability to meet deadlines in compressed timeframe situations; strategic thinking capabilities; and attention to detail.
Oversee multiple engagements, provide strategic direction, ensure deliverables are properly designed and executed to a high quality, providing actionable guidance to junior members of the team.
Be recognized and deliver client engagements as a subject matter expert in the range of functional areas that includes:
Waste recycling emissions reporting requests from clients.
Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions are calculated to provide clients with a report that details the total carbon cost from waste received and processed at our TEI’s plastics recycling facility.
Formalizing revenue-generating sustainability support services, designed to support clients in achieving sustainability goals:
Identify, track and address consumption and waste streams that can be reduced, substituted or diverted.
Redesign processes, invest, and deploy resources to effect changes in the areas identified.
Demonstrate and track the value (economic, risk mitigation, efficiency) of the program efforts utilizing generally accepted industry principles.
Partner with Tax & Audit entities supporting the client to drive reportable results.
Internal sustainability initiatives and accreditations.

Building high-quality relationships with senior client team members (C-Suite, VP, and Director level at existing clients).
Contributing to the growth of Triumvirate via knowledge and methodology sharing, case studies, proposal development, marketing collateral assistance, and recruiting.
Lead, grow, and develop a professional team along a continuum of experience and skill sets; drive utilization goals, develop career paths for junior consulting staff, validate proof of career choice, and assist the leadership in developing strong sense of firm identity and community.
Active participant in industry events, representing Triumvirate as a leader in Sustainability and related services.
Drive starburst and growth opportunities at existing engagements.
Presenting and leading client presentations and contributing to constructive dialogue around insights and proposed solutions.
Ensure that required administrative tasks (timesheets, backlog reports, expenses) are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Basic Requirements:

BS/BA in engineering, environmental sciences or related fields, graduate degree or equivalent is required.
5+ years of working experience in environmental and or safety operations within one of TEI client sectors (Life Science, Industrial, Health Care, Higher Education, Commercial Real Estate).
Well established and known subject matter expert in the rapidly evolving strategic, operational, and financial areas of sustainability and able to identify unmet issues and concerns for resolution and increasing client satisfaction within the client’s C-Suite, VP, and Director level operations.
Able to initiate and support business development efforts – Support Account Managers in on-going client developments and expansion of current projects.
Solid verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of Triumvirate and senior client staff.
Development and/or modification of robust offering content and collateral to support existing client project expansions / extensions.
Ability to inspire, be a leader, and coach junior consultants in their career paths.
Comfort with traveling and being present at client sites.
Experience in delivery and managing client services at all levels of the organization.
Passionate, high-energy, self-starting entrepreneurial mindset.
A forward-thinking mentality to successfully focus and deliver high levels of client satisfaction and reference, ability to meet project deadlines, client-focused, and creative problem-solving skills.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

Preferred requirements:

10+ years prior work experience.

Säzän Consulting Services (SCS) Team is seeking a dynamic, experienced, multi-tasking thought leader to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Senior Sustainability Consultant.

General Responsibilities

• Lead sustainability consulting services for complex projects from planning through post-occupancy. Many projects are pursuing a variety of green building certifications such as Evergreen Standard, LEED, Green Globes, WELL, ZNE and the Living Building Challenge.
• Many clients, while not pursuing any sustainability protocol certification, are still interested in “doing the right thing.” Such clients require a unique, customized approach to establishing performance criteria relative to minimizing ecological impacts and optimizing systems performance and building occupant health, safety, and comfort.
• With the guidance and support of senior staff, collaborate with owners and design teams to develop building strategies, track and report certification status, and drive certification to the finish line.
• Analyze and prepare technical calculations related to the water use, energy use, air quality systems, waste management, etc.
• Independently manage project deadlines and work schedule. Manage your time to stay on track with billable activities, within project budgets and time allocations, and project prioritizations.
• Manage delegation and mentorship with junior staff members.
• Contribute to marketing efforts to grow SCS Team’s industry leadership.
• Contribute to fiscal management of projects.
• Develop leadership skills and experience in anticipation of future leadership position.
• Pursue relevant specialties, continuing education, additional credentials with support of the SCS Team.

Qualifications

• Position requires 4+ years of related professional experience providing sustainability protocol consulting for the built environment.
• BA/BS in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Environmental Studies, Business Administration, or equivalent training and experience.
• LEED BD&C, LEED Homes, or EBOM, and/or WELL AP certified
• Exceptional ability to convey complex topics to many audiences verbally, in writing, and electronically.
• You are experienced and knowledgeable in the subject matter. Your work style is disciplined and organized. You are resilient and positive in a bustling professional environment.
• You are proficient with common software technology tools used in the profession and can learn new tricks.

Physical Requirements

The employee will likely be required to sit at a desk and look at computer monitors for much of the day. Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may also be required. During site visits, it is possible that the employee would be engaged in the following activities:

• Long periods of standing or walking.
• Intensive stair climbing.
• Climbing vertical or freestanding ladders, holding on to the top rung with one hand and lifting a ceiling tile or opening the roof hatch with the other, while carrying flashlights, tools, drawings, a camera, and/or other items.
• Crawling over and under ductwork and piping in very cramped equipment utility rooms and mechanical mezzanines.
• Using tools to open equipment access doors.
• Walking on roofs, catwalks, and over parapets.
• Looking at details at very close or far distances.
• Listening and communicating in a loud environment.
• Using computers or other electronic devices away from a desk.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $85,000 – $105,000 depending upon experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Onsite – Seattle, WA 98101

The Environment Department is hiring an Energy Advocate who can identify, inform, and guide community members who are likely to benefit from Mass Save energy efficiency programs. The Energy Advocate will collaborate with All In Energy, utility partners, Mass Save program vendors, and colleagues in other City departments to raise awareness of Mass Save programs and help deliver energy efficiency and clean energy benefits for residents in the program’s neighborhoods of focus. The Energy Advocate will be supervised by the Carbon Neutrality Project Manager. As part of their onboarding, the successful candidate will receive training on Mass Save program offerings and community engagement approaches in the City of Boston.
Responsibilities:

Conducts in-person and digital outreach to Boston residents and small businesses in the four priority neighborhoods to raise awareness of and increase participation in Mass Save programs.
Actively communicates with community members to guide them through the application process and facilitate communication with stakeholders to address program participation barriers.
Develops and implements a community-based social marketing campaign to promote community-wide behavioral change by collaborating across a diverse group of partners.
Identifies, attends, and tables or presents at community events.
Assists community members who need support and guidance to enroll in Mass Save programs.
Tracks and records barriers to program participation in collaboration with utility partners.
Supports coordination between program vendors and community members to increase program participation rates.
Attends biweekly meetings with All In Energy and program partners.
Participates in trainings provided through the Community First Partnership.
Submits reports to All In Energy to support tracking and exploring solutions to program participation barriers.
Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications:

Two (2) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in customer service, community organizing, and/or community outreach. A bachelor’s degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.
Strong interest in working to achieve Boston’s climate goals
Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills for communicating with a diverse audience
Comfortable communicating with a variety of residents, small business owners, and other stakeholders in person, by phone, & over email.
Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple and diverse tasks.
Familiarity with built environment, community development, energy burden, energy efficiency, environmental justice, and Mass Save programs preferred.
Fluency in English and at least one of Boston’s major spoken languages (e.g., Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole) is strongly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
Energy, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Proficient computer skills with prior experience using MS Suite, Adobe, and ArcGIS are strongly preferred.
Ability to work offsite and after hours, occasionally on weekends, as needed and with advance notice.
Candidates with a strong knowledge of Boston neighborhoods will be preferred.
Commitment to advancing social justice and equity in the City of Boston to improve the lives of all residents.
Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.