City of American Canyon · 1 week ago
Sustainability Analyst
American Canyon, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe City of American Canyon is looking for a Sustainability Analyst to support sustainability initiatives across the organization. The role involves planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating sustainability programs, as well as engaging with the community and various stakeholders.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Performs a variety of professional, technical, administrative, programmatic, and customer service support duties
Research and compiles information, prepares reports, and helps drive continuous improvement in sustainability programs related to climate, energy, and waste; and performs related work as required
Serve as the City representative on various sustainability committees and organizations as assigned
Support community outreach and public engagement activities
Work with City departments to establish sustainable practices applicable to their respective functions, projects, and programs
Develop processes to track the City’s sustainability objectives and initiatives to ensure positive progress in achieving stated goals within the specified time frame
Research, write, and manage grant and award applications
Research methods and best practices for evaluating sustainability programs and policies, including tracking the city's “carbon footprint.”
Collaborate with partners to reduce climate pollutants
Work with BayRen and others to promote retrofitting older homes to be more energy efficient
Increase community usage of the Napa County Climate Challenge App
Develop staff reports, technical memoranda, dashboards, and presentations for City Council, commissions, department leadership, and community stakeholders
Grant funding processes, including research, application development, compliance, and reporting requirements
Communicate technical information clearly to diverse audiences with varying levels of familiarity with sustainability topics
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Natural Sciences, Urban Planning, or a closely related field
Two (2) years of professional, internship, fellowship, academic, or volunteer experience involving sustainability, environmental, climate, energy, or related analytical work
Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public administration and public policy and of the specific subject area of the assignment
Knowledge of research and analytical methods, techniques, and procedures
Knowledge of project management principles
Knowledge of common computer applications including spreadsheet, database, word processing, and presentation software
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations applicable to the assignment given
Ability to analyze a variety of complex technical, administrative, and organizational problems, and to make sound policy and procedural recommendations
Ability to communicate clearly, verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others including elected officials, City management and staff, members of the public and business community, and other jurisdictions and agencies
Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies
Ability to prepare comprehensive and accurate reports
Ability to work effectively with sensitive and confidential information in a political environment
Ability to adjust to rapidly shifting priorities and timelines
Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
Ability to facilitate groups
Preferred
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment
Benefits
Temporary Part-time employees are entitled to 40 hours of sick leave per calendar year.
No other paid time off, including holidays, is offered.
Company
City of American Canyon
WHERE IS AMERICAN CANYON? The City of American Canyon, with its picturesque backdrop of rural rolling agricultural hills, is located in southern Napa County.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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