POSITION SUMMARY
The Sustainability Division at the City of Fort Lauderdale seeks a Sustainability Analyst. This is a great opportunity to really get involved with the sustainability efforts in our local community!The Sustainability Analyst supports programs to advance the City’s sustainability and net-zero efforts.Come join our team to help support attainment of these sustainability goals for energy use, water consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as other projects related to the City's sustainability and climate resilience programs through outreach, project support, planning, research, data collection, and reporting. Supports projects and initiatives towards the attainment of City sustainability goals primarily through project coordination, outreach, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
We offer a wide variety of benefits to employees. In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option, and requires a 3% contribution from employees.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.
- Provides outreach to internal/external stakeholders on sustainability and resilience programs
- Works with employees to reduce energy, water and natural resource consumption; collaborates with internal and external partners
- Manages project and program timelines; monitors information; prepares reports on progress of plan
- Supports inclusion of sustainability and climate resilience in the City and County Comprehensive Plans and other City, local and regional climate plans.
- Supports energy and water efficiency projects; tracks project performance
- Acts as City point of contact for participation and collaboration with several external organizations
- Studies and makes recommendations for programmatic improvements and revisions
- Performs data collection, entry, management, analysis, tracking, and research
- Prepares diagnostic tools such as spreadsheets, charts, and tables; evaluates strategies for achieving sustainability related metrics and goals; develops recommendations and observations; prepares descriptive information and reports
- Develops and monitors data tracking tools; identifies data trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement
- Develops detailed work plans; completes deliverables and related materials for performance analysis projects
- Uses technical knowledge and data analysis to assist with operational decisions or modifications of procedures
- Monitors, evaluates, and reviews program performance
- Performs related work as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Energy Management, or a related field. Three (3) years of experience reviewing and analyzing environmental, energy, or sustainability data and reporting. Additional qualifying experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
Preferences: Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P)
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED Credential
Energy Manager in Training Special Requirements: Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work in some capacity after the declared emergency. The employee's Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. Occasional field visits may involve inspections of mechanical spaces or equipment, potentially located in/on roofs, basements, mechanical rooms, etc.
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.
HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION
Depending on the number of applications and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes.
To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204) .The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.
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