Sustainability Coordinator, Rockland County Department of Planning
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Sustainability Coordinator, Rockland County Department of Planning

Pomona, NY

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.Date Posted

1/3/2023

Company Overview

The Rockland County Planning Department's goal and responsibility is to appropriately guide municipal planning decisions using the guidelines set forth by the NYS General Municipal Law, the Official County Map, and the County's Comprehensive Plan. The Department provides guidance through the combination of dedicated professionals and cutting-edge technology to assist the County in maintaining a livable, sustainable, suburban community.

Job Description/Responsibilities

Rockland County Department of Planning is seeking a candidate to perform technical-professional work of a difficult nature involving the development, management, and oversight of the Rockland County Sustainability program. The individual will be responsible for administering and advancing sustainability initiatives, policies, and programs and tracking and managing statewide certification programs. The work is performed under the general supervision of a Principal Planner and/or higher-level administrator, and supervision is provided to others involved with sustainability activities.

The individual will help develop, oversee, and implement the County's Sustainability Program, working closely with several different County Departments. Responsibilities include providing leadership in the review and implementation of the County Sustainability Action Strategy to collect, submit, track, and evaluate documentation required to achieve Climate Smart Certification (CSC) and Clean Energy Community (CEC) designation. The individual will coordinate the preparation, review and updates of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventories and Climate Action Plans (CAP), consult with task force members, advisory board members, committees, appointed and elected government officials, professionals and the public on sustainability programs; compile and analyze a variety of technical studies and data in relation to sustainability planning, regulation and program implementation; develop and participate in studies involving research, investigation, and analysis of sustainability initiatives; identify and evaluate grant programs and assist in the preparation of applications; and assist in the creation and maintenance of a sustainability web page.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Sustainability, Planning (e.g., Urban, Regional, Community, Environmental), Environmental Science/Studies or Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Geography, Public Administration or comparable curriculum and four (4) years of professional experience in the development or implementation of sustainability initiatives such as climate change, energy conservation, energy management, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, natural or water resources, comprehensive planning, transportation, or related initiatives; or
• A Master's degree in Sustainability, Planning (e.g., Urban, Regional, Community, Environmental), Environmental Science/Studies or Engineering, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, Geography, Public Administration, or comparable curriculum and two (2) years of professional experience in the development or implementation of sustainability initiatives such as climate change, energy conservation, energy management, renewable energy, greenhouse gas emissions, natural or water resources, comprehensive planning, transportation, or related initiatives.

# Examples of planning and transportation experience should include activities related to the incorporation of sustainability and climate change impacts.

Other Requirements and Information:

• This is a competitive position in Civil Service and reachability on an eligible list following a civil service examination would be a requirement for permanent appointment.

Salary and Benefits

• $77,376 / Annually – Effective 1/1/24
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time.

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