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Description
Position Overview:
This is a mayoral-appointed management position in a challenging work environment requiring strong administrative skills to direct and coordinate resources in addressing environmentally sustainable policies and practices in the City of New Haven.
This position reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer and will provide a key new role in working not only with New Haven city departments, but also with community members and organizations to establish a city-wide sustainability program. A central role of the Office will be to not just impact the sustainable practices of the City of New Haven as a corporate entity, but as a broad community in balancing the City's shared objectives for a healthy environment, an excellent quality of life, and continued economic vitality.
Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university; master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Management, Public Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture or a related field and 3 to 5 years of supervisory experience in a sustainability setting are preferred. Experience with media and communications strategy is also desirable. Ability to communicate in Spanish, LEED certification and GIS skills are a plus, but are not required.
Must also possess the following requirements listed in job description, including but not limited to: Familiarity with the most current concepts of conservation and sustainable development including but not limited to: green purchasing, energy conservation, solid waste recycling, green building, resource and water conservation, green house gas reduction, renewable resources, government funding opportunities, and environmental reporting metrics.
Ability to exercise excellent judgment and leadership skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and personnel at differing levels of local and state government. Ability to exercise excellent verbal, written and spoken communication skills with public officials, individuals at all levels in the City's organization, and with the media.
Compensation: Salary Minimum: $57,188
Closing Date: The position is posted until filled.
To Apply:
For more information, please call or visit website. Criminal background reviews are performed. Applications and job descriptions available at:
Dept of Human Resources
200 Orange St Fl 1
New Haven CT 06510-2016
Monday - Friday, 9 A.M. to 5 P.M.
Résumés may be mailed to above address, faxed, or e-mailed in Microsoft Word or RTF format. Include the job title in the subject line. Applications/Résumés must be received by the Department of Human Resources.
Minority applicants encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D.