JOB SUMMARY
Do you enjoy a pier-walk or a stroll along a beautiful beach with fresh oceanic air? Are you passionate about changing the world and want to create a "cleaner" planet? Come and join our team! The City of Manhattan Beach is actively looking for a professional, experienced, and highly self-motivated Environmental Programs Administrator to join our Community Development Department and be part of the Environmental Sustainability Program. THE DEPARTMENT The Manhattan Beach Community Development Department services a beach community in the South Bay area roughly 35,000 residents. The Department is responsible for reviewing all private development proposals, issuing permits, preparing ordinances related to land use and building regulations, code enforcement services as well as parking and transportation review/analysis. The Department’s five divisions that include Administration, Building, Planning, Traffic Engineering, and Environmental Sustainability are aligned and committed to providing exemplary municipal services. In addition, excellent customer service is a trademark of the Community Development Department and the City.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEThe Environmental Programs Administrator would be someone who is interested in climate change mitigation and adaptation, including coastal resiliency, renewable energy, water conservation, and plastic pollution. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge and skills in environmental programs with background and experience in developing, managing, coordinating, administering environmental sustainability programs, policies, studies, initiatives, in support of City initiatives and work plans. The Administrator will coordinate projects involving staff, project teams, consultants, and other parties, prepare program budgets and manages contracts, make presentations and work with a variety of external representatives. The Environmental Programs Administrator must be a strong leader, detail oriented, strong customer service orientation and have a positive attitude. The ideal candidate possesses strong interpersonal skills, the ability to demonstrate exceptional written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to effectively work with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, and the general public.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the class.
- Develops, evaluates the feasibility of, and implements sustainability programs, studies or initiatives related to climate change planning and development, such as energy efficiency measures, low water usage, or low impact development. and implementation of sustainability programs.
- Develops and administers strategic plan development for environmental sustainability programs and initiatives; researches environmental issues and policies having regional and broader impacts and develops work plans.
- Participates in developing and administering program and project budgets, including researching assumptions, practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels for environmental programs.
- Researches, writes, and presents staff reports for City Council and prepares letters and resolutions in support of regional, Statewide, and federal environmental policies.
- Researches and evaluates significance of factors, trends, and data provided as part of staff reports, agreements, and correspondence.
- Conducts extensive data analyses to report upon project status and the overall direction of the City’s environmental programs.
- Researches and analyzes new sustainable best practices, pending legislation and recent regulations for the City to enhance environmental participation.
- Develops and facilitates community-wide events to raise awareness of climate change, pollution prevention, energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable landscapes, healthy living, and other initiatives.
- Develops training workshops and makes presentations on environmental programs to outside organizations such as City associations, civic groups, regional agencies, partnership agencies, and other parties.
- Leads or participates in environmental sustainability-related public information and outreach functions with residents, school representatives, business representatives, and other parties; writes technical reports, press releases, correspondence, and posts resources on City’s website.
- Serves as departmental or City representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings; coordinates information requests and provides status updates to the City Council and community; interacts with businesses and vendors regarding City’s environmental policies and goals.
- Leads a volunteer-based Sustainability Task Force approved by the City Council; recruits and interviews potential members; develops project tasks and goals; monitors and provides feedback on project proposals and assists with the development of presentations for public monthly meetings; and prepares staff reports and recommendations for year-end report.
- Creates content and maintains the City’s Sustainability Programs website; adds information, resources, and tools to the website and posts news items, events, notices, and links to relevant municipal programs.
- Reviews California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation to assess environmental impacts from new policies or new development.
- Ensures the City’s compliance with local, state and federal regulatory agencies as relates to environmental sustainability government codes and practices.
- Seeks, obtains, and administers grant funding for environmental projects and programs; prepares grant applications and performance reports.
- Analyzes, calculates, and monitors the City’s green house gas (GHG) emissions with the Sustainability Task Force to set emissions reductions target in collaboration with regional and business partners.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Education/Training/Experience :
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Environmental Affairs, Public Policy, Governmental Affairs, or a related field is required.
- A Master’s degree in Public Administration or a related field is desirable.
- Five (5) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, supervisory duties, report preparation, and administrative studies, is required, including two (2) years specific to environmental programs.
Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements :
- A valid Class C California driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City’s Vehicle Insurance Policy standards.
- Ability to work extended hours in order to complete projects, attend meetings, and accommodate City needs.
- In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State.
Knowledge of :
Environmental strategic planning; climate change policy and greenhouse gas emissions inventory standards; energy efficiency measures; sustainable building standards; water conservation behaviors; solid waste reduction measures; solar power and renewable energy resources; storm water regulations and low impact development measures; State, Federal and local laws and regulations concerning environmental programs, solid waste management, storm water; principles of sustainability and community environmental protection strategies; General Plan; project management practices and leadership techniques; public administration policies and procedures; intergovernmental relations; budgeting practices; policy development and program evaluation methods; contract administration practices; grant administration practices; effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; report presentation techniques and principles of employee supervision and evaluation.
Ability to :
Lead, organize, and coordinate projects, plans, studies, and contracts; conduct complex research and analyze laws, regulations, agreements, policies, and standards related to the City’s environmental programs, services, and initiatives; organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines; draft and present study findings and conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, consultants, officials, general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; participate in selecting, training, supervision and evaluation of professional, technical and support staff; operate modern office equipment and computer hardware and use word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, and other applications software.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS
Interviews will be held continuously until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. This position may close at any time without notice. All applicants will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed and only those candidates determined to be most qualified on the basis of experience, training and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job announcement does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Department.
The selection process will consist of the following component and weight:
Oral Interview (100%)
If you need special assistance in the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources Department at (310) 802-5258.
NOTE: The provisions of this brochure do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
The City of Manhattan Beach offers a generous benefits package to full-time and eligible employees including PERS medical plans, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and many more.
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To see detailed information about
Mid-Management Employees Association (MBMEA) bargaining unit benefits, please visit our
benefit page on City's official website.
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Part-time employees are enrolled in PARS (Public Alternate Retirement System). All part-time and seasonal employees contribute 7.5% each pay period on a pre-tax basis. If an employee reaches 1,000 hours within a fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th) or is already a CalPERS member, then they are enrolled in CalPERS (Public Employees Retirement System).
The City complies with California Labor Code 245-249 by providing paid sick leave for part-time hourly employees accordingly.
The City of Manhattan Beach does not provide medical/dental/vision benefits to part-time employees. Eligible employees enrolled in CalPERS may opt into a CalPERS medical plan.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
