Environmental Sustainability Specialist

Are you a passionate and knowledgeable expert in sustainability and waste reduction? Are you ready to make a direct impact within our community by leading efforts to make our city more sustainable and resilient? Then apply today to join the City of Champaign as an Environmental Sustainability Specialist in the Public Works Department.

Responsibilities of Position

The Environmental Sustainability Specialist spearheads the City’s sustainability initiatives, environmental programs, and energy programs for both internal City operations and the greater community. From initial research, to developing plans, implementing strategies, and spreading the word, they are involved at every step of the way. They have strong planning and organization skills as well as the ability to promote programs and resources through public information events and materials. Additionally, they are adept at performance measurement, tracking metrics to evaluate programs and accomplish sustainability goals.

This position is currently funded for two years.

Required Qualifications

• A four-year degree in public or business administration, environmental science, sustainability, or a related field.

• Program administration or project management experience.

• An equivalent combination of work experience and training that demonstrates the required knowledge and abilities will be considered.

• Knowledge of sustainability principles and best practices in areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and green buildings.

• Knowledge of and apply to apply high quality customer service standards.

• Ability to research and analyze information and data and make appropriate conclusions and recommendations based on analysis.

• Excellent organizational skills, in terms of time management, task prioritization, and follow-through.

• Current valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with budgeting or purchasing, particularly in a government setting.

• Experience with government or non-profit sustainability, environmental, or energy programs.

• Communications and/or marketing experience.

• Experience with performance management.

Drug screening will be required. The starting annual salary range is $62,862 - $71,556, plus an excellent fringe benefits package. Applications must be submitted online no later than Sunday, November 3, 2024.

The City of Champaign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The City of Champaign is committed to promoting a work environment and a community that values and supports diversity and inclusion. Contact the Human Resources Department at (217) 403-8770 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. if you require an accommodation to complete this application or during any phase of the application, interview, or employment process.

The following locations offer free Internet access and assistance: Champaign Public Library, the Illinois WorkNet Center and the City of Champaign City Building.

Our mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with our community.

These values guide our work:

Personal Integrity

We act in the best interests of the City

We behave in an ethical and legal manner

We are open and honest

We follow through on commitments

We are loyal to the City

Responsibility

We anticipate issues, problems, and opportunities

We take initiative

We act to prevent and solve problems

We take responsibility for the outcome of our actions and decisions

We hold ourselves and others accountable

Respect

We treat others in a fair, courteous, and equitable manner

We actively listen and seek understanding

We provide a direct response

We embrace ethnic and cultural diversity in the community and our workplace

We are positive and cooperative

We are willing to apologize

Teamwork

We know and respect our roles and responsibilities

We ask who needs to be involved and we involve others appropriately

We define and agree upon the goals

We collaborate to achieve organizational goals

We help others accomplish their goals

We share authority, responsibility, and credit

Results

We take pride in our work

We complete assignments and projects on time and within budget

We evaluate outcomes and seek feedback on our performance

We learn from our mistakes

We innovate