Sustainability Programs Coordinator I/II

~ Novato is the northernmost city in Marin County, California, and is located approximately 29 miles north of San Francisco and 37 miles northwest of Oakland. ~

Novato, which covers 28 square miles, has a population of nearly 53,000—a density about one-half of San Rafael, and nearly one-third of Petaluma or Vallejo. Novato has a rural atmosphere largely because of its low population density and the high amount of open space and parks in and near the City. 

Novato has more than 3,600 acres of open space, making it a haven for hiking and mountain biking. The views from the 1,558 foot high Mt. Burdell are outstanding. Novato has two public golf courses, a 16,000 square foot skate park and a network of 27 oak-studded parks. Novato’s Stafford Lake Park, a 139-acre expanse is a major attraction for visitors and residents who enjoy fishing, hiking, biking or day camping. Bird watchers and wildlife observers are also drawn to Scottsdale Marsh, Deer Island Preserve and Pacheco Pond Wildlife Area. Slightly north of Novato, is the 900-acre Olompali State Park.

Position Overview

The City of Novato, California is recruiting to fill one, full-time, permanent position of Sustainability Programs Coordinator I/II. We seek a highly motivated professional who is passionate about conservation and committed to making a direct impact on climate change at the local and regional levels.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the City’s administrative management staff, the position is responsible for launching sustainability programs that directly support the Novato Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP).
• The successful candidate will develop public outreach strategies and support community energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reduction efforts that help meet the City’s sustainability and resource conservation goals.
• To learn more about the City of Novato’s Sustainability Plan please: click here.

Qualifications

• Any combination of related education and experience is qualifying.
• Typically, the position requires a sufficient amount of professional experience in environmental sciences and sustainability planning along with a supporting Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental studies or a related field.
• The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational and project management skills and demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects through a variety of stakeholders.
• This candidate must be able to work independently and be self-motivated to meet deadlines, work in teams, and interact effectively with the community and city staff alike.
• The best qualified candidates will also have excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills for internal and external audiences along with significant knowledge of local energy and sustainability issues.

Compensation: $5,451.00 - $7,278.00 Monthly + benefits

Applications must be filed by May 16, 2017 by 5:00 p.m.