Salary

$138,382.40 - $177,382.40 Annually...

Location

Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Non-Classified

Job Number

P0570-23

Department

Environmental Services

Opening Date

10/06/2023

Closing Date

Continuous
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Position Description

Applications received by Friday, October 27, 2023, will receive first consideration

The City of Tacoma is recruiting for an Appointive Position of Sustainability Director. The Sustainability Director (OEPS Division Manager) provides leadership and direction for the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability (OEPS).

The Sustainability Director provides leadership and direction for the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability (OEPS). Under the direction of the Environmental Services Director and City Manager, the Sustainability Director leads, plans, and coordinates staff to integrate sustainability, environmental and equity values into City plans, programs, public engagement and policies. This position guides their team to work with City staff, City Council, commissions, outside partners and governmental agencies to develop new programs and policy legislation to advance decarbonization and adaptation strategies, actions, and engagement to grow our economy and protect our community's health. This position manages the development and stewardship of the City's Climate Action Plan and monitors Tacoma's progress on its environmental, sustainability and equity goals. This position establishes budgets, work plans and effective management for the Office of Environmental Policy and Sustainability. This cross departmental position coordinates inter-departmental projects and programs that have significant scope, significant public impact, and high visibility and value to the City of Tacoma.

This Office is a division of the Environmental Services Department (ESD) and is located in the Center for Urban Waters on the banks of the Thea Foss Waterway.

The Center for Urban Waters is a LEED Platinum Facility, which is operated in accordance with its LEED EBOM Silver Status.

The Sustainability Director oversees the City's Sustainability and Urban Forestry programs. The Sustainability Director works across the City to develop and implement environmental and climate policy. In addition, the Sustainability Director supports the City Council appointed Sustainable Tacoma Commission to oversee climate and sustainability progress within the City.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds, skill sets and lived experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

Essential Duties
• Develop long range plans that enhance and facilitate the implementation of environmental and sustainability policies throughout the City. Builds and maintains relationships with other departments, agencies, and community groups to facilitate understanding and consensus among diverse groups of stakeholders. Manages subordinate managers/supervisors involved in work scheduling, work plans, deliverables and quality control; conducts performance evaluations, coordinates training; and leads the implementation of hiring and discipline/termination procedures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of environmental policies, programs and projects, and recommend or institute changes or new policy to improve performance in terms of environmental benefit, fiscal returns, or community acceptance.
• Coaches and mentor's staff. Assists with career and succession planning for the department.
• Provides environmental and sustainability policy guidance and direction as an enterprise SME; maintains acumen in best available science and research related to climate action strategies.
• Manages assigned programs, including climate action, urban forestry, long-range planning initiatives, and education and outreach strategies.
• Oversees the development and implementation of performance metrics, policies, procedures, and regulations that support implementation of the City's Climate Action and Urban Forestry plans.
• Participates in strategy development, including recommendations for operational goals and objectives and identifying/addressing emerging issues.
• Participates in department financial activities including budget development and procurement; monitors and administers budgets, revenues and expenditures from multiple sources and for multiple activities.
• Meets with City Council, commissions, community groups, project teams, and public and private agencies to learn from, support, obtain input and ensure a high level of understanding of challenges and benefits of equitable environmental and sustainability policies and programs.
• Serves as a representative of the department and top management spokesperson for the office or assigned area of enterprise expertise; serves on the Environmental Services Director's leadership team, serves on regional, state or national advisory bodies.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
• Office and outdoor environment subject to occasional travel.
• Occasional evening and nighttime work to meet schedules and project deadlines and attend public meetings.

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to:
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in policy, engineering, natural sciences, or public/business administration.
• EQUIVALENCY YEAR FOR YEAR

Desired Skills

Eight years of administrative and supervisory experience in government in the areas of policy development and implementation of environmental protection, climate action or related utility administration.

Licenses, Certificates And Other Requirements

Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter, or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Knowledge & Skills

Knowledge
• Climate issues and sustainability practices.
• Local government organization, operations, policies, and objectives.
• Community engagement.
• Environmental laws and regulations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Relevant labor laws and practices.
• Change management strategies and techniques.
• Performance management and metrics.

Skills
• Ability to work independently with little direction.
• Proficient in use of all office equipment including personal computers and related software applications.
• Ability to assign and review work of others; and plan and organize work to meet schedules and timelines.
• Promote and maintain a culturally diverse work force and take appropriate pro-active steps to provide employees with a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, hostility, and coercion based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, and family status.
• Effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, thorough, cost effective and on time.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing work environment and make effective decisions quickly during stressful situations.
• Set and communicate clear expectations for staff, follow through and establish accountability for all.
• Ability to interpret, apply, and explain complex regulations, laws, codes, and policies related to environmental protection, climate action and government processes.
• Prepare and maintain various personnel and work-related records and reports; prepare the annual division budget; forecast personnel requirements and authorize purchases within established guidelines.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

To be considered for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity:

Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes job experience major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

This is a competitive selection process. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of education, certifications and related experience. Candidates whose qualifications most closely correspond with the Department's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Those who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on a referral list for review and potential interview selection.

Appointment is subject to successful completion of a pre-employment background and references check. .

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When you work for the City of Tacoma you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible work schedules (with some job classifications), Teleworking, continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program.

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The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Communication From The City Of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, call the Human Resources office at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

01

The Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination process; accordingly, it should be completed carefully. It must be submitted with your application. Do not indicate "see resume" or copy unrelated content from your resume when answering these questions. Answer all information requested in each question. Failure to do so may result in rejection of your application.

I certify that the information provided is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment.
• Yes
• No

02

Which best describes your level of education?
• High school or equivalent
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• None

03

Do You Have An Equivalent Combination Of The Following
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in natural sciences, policy, engineering, public or business administration.
• Eight years of administrative and supervisory experience in government in the areas of policy development and implementation of environmental protection, climate action or related government or corporate administration.
• Other Qualifications that meet the equivalency (outlined in next question).
• I do not meet the qualifications listed in the job announcement

04

If you responded "Other" to Question #3, in 200 words or less, please detail how you believe your education and experience matches the qualification requirements for this position. If this question does not apply to you, respond with "N/A".

05

Please describe your management experience as it relates to service in the areas of policy development and implementation of environmental protection, climate action, or government, or corporate administration. If you have experience that may be comparable, please detail and explain. If you have no relevant experience type N/A.

06

Please describe what you consider to be your greatest professional accomplishment and explain why you selected this success.

07

What challenges do you believe the City will be facing in the near and long term which may affect our region's ability to adapt to and mitigate climate change? How would you respond to those challenges? (If possible, please address issues present in the City of Tacoma)

08

Please describe your experience with community members to implement change or important projects.

09

What steps have you taken to create and sustain a work environment that is inclusive, supportive, respectful, and values differing perspectives and experiences? Give a specific example and explain how you measure the success of this objective?

10

Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
• Job Interest Card notification
• Internet search
• Professional organization
• Community organization
• Military organization
• Union job posting
• City of Tacoma employee
• Online job board posting
• Word of mouth
• Other

11

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Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone

253-591-5400

Website

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