Sustainability Program Manager

The Sustainability Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Climate Action Plan and sustainability initiatives for the City of San Ramon. The position will serve as the lead staff person/liaison for the newly created Sustainability Committee formed by the City Council, and a key organizer for cross departmental collaboration needed to implement climate action plan goals, the point person for public/community contact, and a key researcher for emerging technologies, sources of funding, and best practices in climate action planning and implementation.

Additionally, the position may be responsible for the day-to-day operation, long-range strategic planning, and regulatory compliance of the City’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program, and other duties as required.

Under general direction, plans, directs, and oversees the activities, operations, and projects of complex programs; serves as a technical expert and resource for assigned programs including providing extensive, in-depth, and specialized administrative, budgetary, financial, and compliance research, analysis, and support; analyzes programmatic practices and procedures and develops and implements recommendations for operational, policy, and procedural improvements; oversees and conducts analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned programs; oversees and conducts needs analyses, feasibility studies, and evaluations for assigned programs; oversees, develops, summarizes and maintains administrative, staff, technical, and fiscal reports and records; fosters cooperative working relationships among Department and City units and divisions and acts as a liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.

The Ideal Candidate

Possesses knowledge and experience with current industry standards regarding sustainability initiatives and practices.

Has knowledge and experience with a Climate Action Plan for a public agency, utility district, or large organization.

Has knowledge and experience with the NPDES Program and Municipal Regional Stormwater Permits.

Demonstrates the ability to serve as the City’s representative to other agencies, consultants, contractors, and the general public.

Has experience serving as a staff liaison to citizen advisory committees or municipal boards, including a strong working knowledge of Brown Act compliance for public meetings.

Demonstrates experience with budget preparation and monitoring, including tracking programmatic expenses and managing grant funds.

Will work effectively individually and in a team environment.

Salary: $124,283.84 – $165,712.37 Annually

Tagged as: Renewable Energy/Sustainability