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City of Phoenix · 18 hours ago

Climate Program Manager - Office of Environmental Programs

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$87K/yr - $134K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Phoenix is seeking a Climate Program Manager to work within the Office of Environmental Programs. This role involves providing professional assistance in the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies for the City's Climate Action Plan, as well as facilitating community engagement and collaboration on climate initiatives.

Government

Responsibilities

Conduct policy development and coordination, including providing strategic analysis of current and emerging policies such as climate justice, and identifying new initiatives and developing and implementing climate policy city-wide

Conduct program development and implementation including coordinating and monitoring implementation of the Phoenix Community level Climate Action Plan

Coordinate and prioritize climate projects, conducting bi-annual greenhouse gas inventories including conducting consumption-based inventories

Conduct research, develop strategies, and lead grant writing efforts to enhance program funding from public and private resource

Report on program progress to City leadership, partners and community members and act as a liaison between the City and other public and private local, state, and federal entities dealing with the development of climate action policies and programs

The Climate Program Manager will lead the development of program-specific content for websites, newsletters, presentations and other materials; designing and facilitating active, equitable community engagement efforts; facilitate community engagement and participation including workshops, webinars, and meetings with bilingual support and translation services

Qualification

Climate scienceProgram managementPolicy developmentGreenhouse gas inventoriesData analysisCommunity engagementSpanishInterpersonal skillsPresentation skillsProblem-solving

Required

Five years of professional level experience in program and project management in the field of climate science, air quality, or sustainability, preferably within a government or public sector environment

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, engineering, sustainability, planning, public administration, project management, public health, or related field

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted

All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position

Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage

Preferred

Green Business Certification Inc (GBCI) Urban Greenhouse Gas Inventory Specialist Certification

Ability to speak and write in Spanish

Experience with/in: Conducting research and performing analysis in order to support and develop climate resiliency and mitigation projects

Budgeting and resource planning

Completing GHG inventories and/or CAP

Data collection, analysis, including modeling and reporting

Conveying technical information to a non-technical audience

Instituting, facilitating, and leading collaborative policy development processes

Providing leadership, guidance, and support to interdepartmental teams

Community leadership, communication, facilitation and negotiation

Benefits

Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information

401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions

Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans

Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan

Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually

Dental, vision, and life insurance options

Employer paid long-term disability

Free Bus/light rail pass

Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year

Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days

Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi