Sustainability Programs Administrator

*Up to $3,000 Sign On Bonus May Be Available*

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The application must be filled out completely; stating"see resume"anywhere in the application, is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Enjoy Industry Leading Benefits:

• Generous paid vacation and extended sick leave, and holidays.
• Free and discounted transportation options to get around Aspen and the Valley.
• Professional development and learning opportunities, including a tuition reimbursement program.
• Health and wellbeing options that include Medical, Dental, Vision, robust and accessible employee assistance program, and nationally recognized wellbeing platform.
• Monetary bonuses for healthy lifestyle choices and to use towards other personal needs.
• Plan for your future with competitive employer contributions to a 401a retirement plans and Social Security, in addition to an individual 457b retirement plan and Roth IRA option. Have peace of mind with life and disability insurance.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Sustainability Programs Administrator
Department: Environmental Health and Sustainability
Classification: Exempt

Hiring Range: $74,714/annual - $84,074/annual
Salary Range: $74,714/annual - $112,091/annual

Position Summary: Administers Aspen's sustainability goals by developing and implementing programs and policies in a multi-disciplinary setting. This includes initiatives related to building and resource efficiency, energy and electrification, engineering, policy, communications, and is consistent with the organization's values and mission statement.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position is supervised by the Sustainability Manager. Position supervises the Sustainability Analyst, with support from the Sustainability Manager.

Essential Job Functions:

Programs and Policy:

• The Sustainability Programs Administrator position works in the following ways in regard to the sustainability of Aspen's buildings and energy: leading complex programs, conducting scientific analysis on environmental/sustainability data, collaborating across departments, leading project teams, crafting and presenting policy recommendations for senior leadership and/or elective officials, and carrying out community engagement and education.

Resource Efficiency Program Management

• Under direction of the Sustainability Manager and through collaboration with other Sustainability Programs Administrators, coordinates all aspects of programs and policies to promote a sustainable built environment.
• Researches, writes, and implements policy related to buildings and energy conservation and efficiency.
• Develops and implements new programs as required. Evaluates the outcome and effectiveness of programs. Programs include Building IQ, residential and commercial energy efficiency programs, resource conservation policies and ordinances, electrification, and building water conservation programs.

Climate Action Plan Assistance

• Supports the Sustainability Manager in coordinating the resource efficiency programs with the Aspen Sustainability Action Plan and other goals and programs of the department.

Building Efficiency and Electrification Outreach

• Responsible for implementing inclusive and equitable programming and outreach.
• Works with the Communications Department and collaborators on the Sustainability team to create strategies for program adoption and public engagement.
• Engages with commercial and residential sectors to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensures that educational campaigns and programs are aligned with partners, including Holy Cross Energy, Black Hills Energy and CORE, and with the goals of the Climate Action Office.
• Plan, host, and attend events and conferences as a representative of the City's resource conservation programs.
• Oversees the implementation of inclusive and equitable programming and outreach, and ensures the collection and analysis of data to evaluate program effectiveness.

City Organizational Values

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values: Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.
• Other duties as assigned

Core Competencies Displays the following key competencies in the overall job performance to include knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Service: Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership: Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship: Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation: Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen's unique culture, opportunities, and challenges.
• Communication: Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral, written, visual and non-verbal communication.
• Interpersonal: Works to develop strength in interpersonal skills. Has the ability to work well with diverse groups of people, both inside and outside the organization.
• Technology: Demonstrates technology skills sufficient for the nature and level of position. Demonstrates a willingness to learn new technologies and transition job duties accordingly to support technological advances and innovation.
• Project Management: Knowledge of general business and project management principles and practices as applicable to assigned work.
• Environmental Health: Ability research, analyze, and make recommendations regarding environmental health projects.
• Policies & Regulations: Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to departmental operations, including applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, and statutes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering, or related field.

• Experience: Three years of professional experience conducting scientific analysis, policy development or program management for a variety of environmental and sustainability issues

• Technical Knowledge: Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook (Email). Must have a basic understanding of computers and online computer-based technology applications, which includes accessing web-based platforms.

• Licenses & Certifications: Must possess a valid Colorado driver's license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of start date.

• NOTE: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required abilities, knowledge, and skills as determined by the City of Aspen may be substituted for the requirements above.

• NOTE: This position requires a Criminal Background Check. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a Criminal Background Check.

• Position Type and Work Hours:

• Regular full time, hours may vary with workload.
• Evenings/Weekends will frequently be required in addition to or instead of normal hours.

• Work Environment:

• Indoors: Office environment.
• Outdoors/Off-Site: Meetings, special events, and trainings. Project work sites including construction sites and renewable energy facilities.

Physical Demands:

Visual Acuity: Ability to bring objects into focus.

Balancing: Maintaining equilibrium.

Bending: Bending or position oneself to move an object from one level to another.

Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Performing work through using two or more body parts or other devices.

Gripping/Grasping: Ability to apply pressure with fingers and palm.

Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, through use of hands, fingers, or other means.

Hearing: Perceiving and comprehending the nature and direction of sounds.

Reaching: Extending the hands and arms or other device in any direction.

Repetitive motions: Making frequent or continuous movements.

Sitting: Remaining in a stationary position.

Standing: Ability to sustain position for a period of time.

Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Talking: Communicating ideas or exchanging information.

Walking: Ability to move to traverse from one location to another.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer.