NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Director, Office of Sustainability and Resilience
Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$160K/yr - $205K/yr
5+ years expThe County of Santa Clara is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to serve as the Director of the Office of Sustainability and Resilience. This executive-level position is responsible for leading and coordinating County-wide programs that advance environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and natural resource stewardship.
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Responsibilities
Lead the implementation of countywide sustainability and resilience programs
Oversee the development and execution of the Sustainability Master Plan
Collaborate with internal and external partners to advance environmental goals
Represent the County in public forums and policy discussions
Supervise and mentor a multidisciplinary team of professionals
Manage program budgets, evaluate effectiveness, and report on outcomes
Inspire partnerships and advocate for investments that expand impact
Plan, organize, implement, and direct County-wide energy, sustainability, water, and integrated pest management programs through subordinate managers in Sustainability and Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Work closely with other County departments to integrate sustainability and climate defense considerations into all County activities, goods, services, and programs
Make administrative interpretations of pertinent local, state, and federal laws, and regulations
Prepare and recommend new and revised strategies, initiatives, programs, policies, procedures, plans, rules, regulations, and laws
Develop a comprehensive County Sustainability Master Plan and manage annual updates
Represent the County before boards, commissions, political bodies, news media, and the general public relating to sustainability and IPM
Work closely with representatives from other local, state, and federal agencies as well as allied non-profits and other institutional stakeholders
Appoint subordinate managers and evaluate their performance in achieving program and individual goals and objectives
Develop and conduct public relations/community outreach programs to promote knowledge regarding Sustainability and IPM programs, objectives, laws, and regulations
May be assigned Disaster Service Worker duties, as assigned
Perform related duties and special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business, Finance, Public Administration, Environmental Law, Natural or Physical Sciences, Environmental or Sustainability Management, Urban Planning, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of recent progressively responsible experience working in resource conservation, green building, sustainability, climate change mitigation and/or planning, energy/water conservation, or structural and non-production agriculture pest management
2 years of which must include management of a Sustainability or IPM type program
Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment
Considerable education, training and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks
Knowledge of principles of all phases of sustainability including, but not limited to: resource conservation, green building, climate change, and energy and water conservation
Knowledge of principles of structural & non-production agriculture pest management including, but not limited to: vertebrate, invertebrate, and vegetative pest management using integrated methods including biological, cultural and, if necessary, chemical control
Knowledge of principles and practices of organizational development and public administration
Knowledge of principles and practices of personnel management, supervision, and motivation, performance evaluation, training, and employee/labor relations
Knowledge of principles and practices of effective public relations
Knowledge of principles and techniques of problem solving and conflict resolution
Knowledge of practices and techniques of budget preparation, monitoring, and control
Knowledge of legislative processes at both the state and local levels, and the proceedings of federal legislation as they affect local programs
Knowledge of federal, state, and local agencies and their roles in sustainability and IPM matters
Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations governing green building, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) programming, California Public Utilities Commission proceedings, integrated pest management, and Community Energy programs
Knowledge of effective management of fiscal resources, including grant, procurement, and budget administration
Knowledge of procurement of professional consultant services
Knowledge of contract administration
Knowledge of general principles and applications of modern information systems
Ability to effectively plan, prioritize, direct, coordinate, and manage staff and functions of a comprehensive sustainability and IPM program
Ability to prepare and administer the office's budget
Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with County departments/staff, and representatives from other local, state, and federal regulatory programs
Ability to plan, motivate, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of staff
Ability to coach and mentor staff and conduct succession planning activities
Ability to conduct effective public relations, outreach, and information programs
Ability to deal effectively and constructively with members of policy boards, commissions, elected and appointed public officials, and the general public in discussing sustainability and IPM problems
Ability to understand, interpret, and apply provisions of federal, state, and local legislation, rules and regulations pertinent to the administration of sustainability and IPM programs and policies
Ability to evaluate gaps in County strategies, initiatives, or programs that negatively impact sustainability and climate defense improvement and make corrective recommendations
Ability to effectively assist County departments to set performance goals, monitor, and make progress on goals that positively improve sustainability and climate defense
Ability to express ideas and communicate clearly, concisely and effectively in oral and written form
Ability to demonstrate strong analytical skills coupled with excellent communication skills to effectively present findings or recommendations to the Board of Supervisors, Board Committees, or commissions
Ability to formulate and interpret strategic plans, mission statements, policies, and procedures
Ability to supervise staff engaged in research, analysis, and evaluation of data
Ability to prepare clear and comprehensive correspondence and reports
Ability to identify new developments and emerging challenges in the field of sustainability and IPM
Preferred
Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for 1 year of general experience
Administrative experience handling complex programs and projects at a public agency is desirable
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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