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Description
Position Overview:
The Sustainable Business Officer is responsible for the program management of a comprehensive Environmental Management System (EMS) that includes execution, development and the advancement of Metro's sustainable business strategy, sustainable product procurement, waste elimination, reductions in energy and water consumption and environmental health and quality improvements for the patients and employees of Metro Health Hospital and hospital based programs at Enterprise sites. This person serves in a consultative capacity to all departments and building managers.
Qualifications:
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years experience in building operations, engineering or property , purchasing, and procurement management
- Experience in developing and presenting sustainable business concepts, training, and emerging technologies.
- Experience with the administration of utility rebate programs, demand response/curtailment, EPA Energy Star, and LEED Green Building certification programs
- Experience with alternative power sources, energy conservation retrofits, and carbon offsets
- Extensive knowledge of local, regional and national emerging sustainable business strategies.
- Facilitation skills, group process skills
- Strong interpersonal communication/customer service skills
- Strong presentation skills: verbal and written
- Ability to analyze data, evaluate outcomes and recommend actions
- Organizational skills: time management, project management, priority setting
- Understanding of cost-benefit analysis in selection of sustainable business strategies.
- Understanding of Safety, Lean Management, the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Environmental Design, and the Green Guideline for Health Care
- Ability to utilize a network of sustainable business resources
- Knowledge and understanding of use of appropriate technology
- Knowledge of waste and inefficiencies common to the health care setting
- Strong computer skills: Word, Excel, & Power Point
Required Education:
- Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis on Environmental Science/Studies, Sustainable Business Management, and /or Energy management with 3-5 years of experience working in an equivalent role in a professional capacity.
- Accredited Professional (LEED-AP) and/or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
To Apply:
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