General Information
| Job Description | SUSTAIN OFCR 1 | Working Title | Sustainability Program Coordinator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007446 | Grade | 18 |
| Department Name | Campus Wide Sustainability Pgm - D01348 | Department Head | |
| Supervisor | Effective Date | 03/18/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004922 | STDT 1 | .49 |
Generic Scope
| Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. |
Custom Scope
| Learns to use professional concepts to conduct and/or support a variety of projects related to the University of sustainability efforts. Works on problems of limited scope. Acquires skills to fully analyze issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the direct supervision of the Sustainability Officer, the Sustainability Program Coordinator will assist with the coordination of a wide range of campus-wide plans and projects related to campus sustainability. The incumbent will assist in the coordination of Working Groups including, Green Building Design, Clean Energy, Climate Protection, Sustainable Transportation, Sustainable Building Operations, Zero Waste, Procurement, Sustainable Food, and Sustainable Water Use. This position will assist with programs that result in institutional change through physical projects and will work with a variety of campus stakeholders to advance projects that integrate sustainability. The incumbent will participate in the selection process and assist in the supervision of student staff and help foster a culture of sustainability on campus that embraces diverse, multicultural notions of caring for the environment. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience/training in environmental science, management, or policy; architecture; engineering; or public health. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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License Requirements
Certification Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Learns to apply professional concepts to perform professional entry analysis of data and systems pertaining to projects and programs of limited scope and complexity that are related to sustainability.
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15 |
Learns to collect and analyze sustainability data for reporting to internal or external constituents. Assist in layout and design of sustainability report.
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15 |
Learns to develop communication tools to increase awareness and educate various departments at locations regarding sustainability initiatives.
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10 |
| Assists others in development and/or implementation of specific sustainability programs, systems and procedures. | 10 |
| Learns to analyze data to create written summaries and to present findings to Sustainability team. | 10 |
Assists in managing updates to the sustainability website.
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10 |
Assists with program planning and collaboration with program/project staff.
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15 |
May supervise student interns on sustainability projects.
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15 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Basic knowledge of environmental sustainability and policy. | Required |
| Basic knowledge of U.S. Green Building Council rating systems. | Required |
| Basic knowledge of sustainability concepts and practices, including LEED systems, climate action plans, food service systems, procurement, and waste management practices. | Required |
| Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. | Required |
| Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. | Required |
| Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Collects and analyzes data, paying attention to relevant details. | Required |
| Ability to use MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint for data entry, management, detailed analysis and report presentation. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| CloseSupervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: No |