Utility and Sustainability Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
20141755SPosition Title
Utility and Sustainability SpecialistLocation
District OfficeDepartment
Facilities / Public Safety DIST (DEPT)Position Number
1C0472Percentage of Full Time
100%FLSA
Non-Exempt (accrues overtime)Months per Year
12Min Salary
$83,100 (annual)Max Salary
$106,056 (annual)Position Type
Classified PositionsWho We Are
The College and the District
Who We Want
The Position
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides technical support for activities and projects related to resource conservation and sustainability initiatives
- Initiates, communicates and tracks a wide range of sustainability efforts in coordination with strategic objectives
- Effectively communicates technical terms and complex programs in simple terms through various media
- Generates reports, articles, presentations and other education and outreach materials
- Conducts data analysis and thorough research to support sustainability initiatives
- Regularly updates and maintains planning documents and program accomplishments
- Develops transition plans and creates replicable systems across the District and to serve the wider Community College System
- Assists in identifying energy, water and solid waste conservation opportunities and implementing appropriate projects
- Supports Facilities Planning Maintenance and Operations commitment to continuous improvement, efficiency and providing premier learning environments
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from high school and college courses in environmental studies, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of one year of sustainability project/program management experience
- Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff
- Experience in a matrix environment including exposure to complex office procedures
- Experience collaborating with others, including students
- Experience with the use of a variety of computer software to compose and prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, web content and other materials
- Experience with research and compiling data for, formatting, and preparing statistical, financial and other reports
- Demonstrated skill in multitasking, prioritizing workloads, and working independently
- Demonstrated skill in working as part of a customer service team
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of energy, water, waste, and other utility efficiency procedures
- Skill in multitasking and workload prioritizing under deadline pressure, using independent judgment for decision-making
- Skill in use of the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, and web-based content management systems
- Skill in respectful, tactful, confidential, and sensitive interactions with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds
- Skill in project and program management
- Skill in oral communication, including public speaking to a variety of audiences
- Skill in written and graphical communication and multiple media formats
- Skill in training and leading volunteers and junior level staff
- Skill in organizing data, setting up, tracking and maintaining data in electronic files
- Ability to coordinate, anticipate, and resolve workload issues and problems
- Ability to work effectively as part of a customer service team
Physical Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits
Open Date
03/01/2024First Review Date
03/22/2024Open Until Filled
YesSpecial Instructions Summary
All applicants are required to submit:
1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).
2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.
3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.
Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills, and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.
For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/
Conditions of Employment
1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
2. Submit verifications of prior employment
3. Satisfactory references
4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.
5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States
6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees
7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.
8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.
EEO Statement
The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.
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