Under general direction of the City Manager, Sustainability Program Manager is the key staff position leading and coordinating the City's efforts to become more environmentally sustainable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the community's resilience to climate impacts. Guided by the 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, the Sustainability Analyst works with people throughout the City and community to develop and implement policies, programs and practices to reduce the City's environmental footprint, to conserve and enhance natural resources, and to prevent and adapt to climate change. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee implementation of the City's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Research, analysis and studies related to implementing sustainability goals city-wide.
Develop policy around climate action goals, facilitate inter-departmental collaboration, and develop and implement projects, including community engagement and education programs, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing sustainability in City operations, and increasing the community's resilience to climate impacts.
Prepare and present plans, plan updates, and reports.
Serve as the City's subject matter expert on sustainability and climate action and present information on waste, energy, sustainability, and climate resilience to staff, management, City Council, and the public. Stay current with regional, state, and federal requirements and guidance relevant to sustainability and climate action.
Manage solid waste franchise and administer contractual obligations, including implementing waste management programs. Coordinate with regional agencies to ensure the City remains in compliance with regional and state solid waste and recycling requirements.
Provide staff support to the Sustainability Advisory Board.
Represent the City with outside agencies and the community groups regarding sustainability programs and initiatives.
Manage projects, monitor progress, and coordinate activities with staff, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
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Qualified candidates will have broad knowledge of public administration, sustainability, and local government management principals, practices, theories and methods. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is through obtaining a four-year Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, urban planning, or related field, and working in the field of sustainability for five years. A Master's Degree in a graduate program in Sustainability or Public Administration is desired. Candidates may also have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
Candidates must have strong MS Word, Excel and other computer application skills. Successful candidates must possess a strong customer service minded skill set, high integrity, ability to work well with varied stakeholders, communicate in a clear, tactful and courteous manner and deliver accurate and timely work product.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.
The complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands are included in the job description (Download PDF reader).
Supplemental Information
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Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay:
Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
This position is classified as Sustainability Analyst and is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Employer
City of Lake Oswego
Address
PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Phone
503.534.4244
503.635.0220
Website
http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr
The Position
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Under general direction of the City Manager, Sustainability Program Manager is the key staff position leading and coordinating the City's efforts to become more environmentally sustainable, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and strengthen the community's resilience to climate impacts. Guided by the 2020 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, the Sustainability Analyst works with people throughout the City and community to develop and implement policies, programs and practices to reduce the City's environmental footprint, to conserve and enhance natural resources, and to prevent and adapt to climate change. This position is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association/American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Key Responsibilities
------------------------
Oversee implementation of the City's Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
Research, analysis and studies related to implementing sustainability goals city-wide.
Develop policy around climate action goals, facilitate inter-departmental collaboration, and develop and implement projects, including community engagement and education programs, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing sustainability in City operations, and increasing the community's resilience to climate impacts.
Prepare and present plans, plan updates, and reports.
Serve as the City's subject matter expert on sustainability and climate action and present information on waste, energy, sustainability, and climate resilience to staff, management, City Council, and the public. Stay current with regional, state, and federal requirements and guidance relevant to sustainability and climate action.
Manage solid waste franchise and administer contractual obligations, including implementing waste management programs. Coordinate with regional agencies to ensure the City remains in compliance with regional and state solid waste and recycling requirements.
Provide staff support to the Sustainability Advisory Board.
Represent the City with outside agencies and the community groups regarding sustainability programs and initiatives.
Manage projects, monitor progress, and coordinate activities with staff, stakeholders, and outside agencies.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Education and Experience Requirements
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Qualified candidates will have broad knowledge of public administration, sustainability, and local government management principals, practices, theories and methods. A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities is through obtaining a four-year Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, urban planning, or related field, and working in the field of sustainability for five years. A Master's Degree in a graduate program in Sustainability or Public Administration is desired. Candidates may also have an equivalent combination of education and experience enabling the incumbent to perform the essential functions of the position.
Candidates must have strong MS Word, Excel and other computer application skills. Successful candidates must possess a strong customer service minded skill set, high integrity, ability to work well with varied stakeholders, communicate in a clear, tactful and courteous manner and deliver accurate and timely work product.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards.
The complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands are included in the job description (Download PDF reader).
Supplemental Information
----------------------------
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employee pick up, and VEBA contribution.
Bilingual Pay:
Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five (5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.
This position is classified as Sustainability Analyst and is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees' Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members
The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.
Medical/Vision Insurance
City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.
Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision
Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).
Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.
Dental Insurance
Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.
Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan
In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care
Kaiser Permanente Dental
Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.
With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.
Life Insurance
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment
Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).
Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
Standard Life Insurance Company
City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.
Workers' Compensation Insurance
SAIF Corporation
You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:
Member IAP contributions paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and Employer contributions contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS.
Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Canopy
The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.
Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)
HRA Veba
City contributionsare made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.
Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds.
Deferred Compensation Plan
MissinSquare Retirement
The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Allegiance
Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.
Holidays
The following holidays are observed throughout the year:
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.
In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.
Vacation
Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:
0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)
4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)
10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)
16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)
20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)
Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
Sick Leave
At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.
Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.
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Job Detail
Job Id
JD5911606
Industry
Not mentioned
Total Positions
1
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
83348.0 106354.0 USD
Employment Status
Permanent
Job Location
Lake Oswego, OR, US, United States
Education
Not mentioned
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