Sustainability Coordinator

Salary: $26.32 - $29.18 Hourly Location : City Hall Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job Number: 24-00091D Department: Office of the Mayor Opening Date: 11/11/2024 FLSA: Exempt Bargaining Unit: Exempt/Grant Funded Job Level: 26 DESCRIPTION The Sustainability Coordinator is responsible for the administration of the grant, as well as leading internal sustainability initiatives. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the supervision of the Grants Management Officer. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: As the City of Flint is the fiduciary agency for this grant that funds outside organizations, the Sustainability Coordinator must ensure compliance with grant requirements to provide reimbursement. Provides direct supervision of subordinate staff as required. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Executes activities described in the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant, as awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency. Prepares documentation required for project funding from internal or external funding as appropriate. Seeks out, writes and submits grants for additional funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Flint. Researches and identifies grant-writing and other funding opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions within the City of Flint. Works with key community stakeholders to educate and empower residents and staff to reduce climate change and advocate for sustainability-focused initiatives. Participates in Climate Resilient Flint and other community collaboratives to coordinate efforts for maximum impact and to keep staff informed of new developments and opportunities for action. Assists in writing internal policies and procedures for sustainability and makes recommendations for environmental justice and climate resilience, per the Flint City Charter. Listens closely to the concerns of residents and community partners to make recommendations for updating the master plan to reach sustainability goals. Infuses activities and recommendations with equity principles. Tracks, measures and reports on progress in reaching local and regional sustainability goals. Supports community partners to increase capacity for environmental testing required to create baseline data toward the protection of public health. Performs other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES : Competent in Microsoft Office computer applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated competency in environmental literacy, data analytics, project management, and strategic thinking. Ability to work well individually and on a team. Must be passionate, motivated and a self-starter. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, climate science/sustainability or related field required. Master's degree in environmental science/engineering, or climate science/sustainability preferred. One (1) year of professional experience in environmental health and/or environmental justice. Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license. Professional or volunteer experience in community organizing is desired. Possession of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) or other green building certifications preferred. Experience working in or with local government entities desired. Fluency in a language other than English desired. The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status. Benefits offered include the following: Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage. The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employee's DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88 Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance. Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year. City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.) EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to timeThe Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents. Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule. Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status. Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education. Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday). PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority. Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination. 01 Do you have Bachelor's degree in environmental science/engineering, climate science/sustainability or related field? If yes, please upload your transcripts. Yes No 02 Do you one (1) year of professional experience in environmental health and/or environmental justice? If yes, please document your experience. Yes No 03 Do you possess a valid Michigan driver's license? Yes No Required Question