Sustainability Programs Coordinator
Leon County BOCC
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Other
Posted on May 2, 2024
Salary: $39,062.40 - $64,459.20 Annually
Location: Sustainability – 1907 S. Monroe St. Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Career Service Full Time
Job Number: 043-24
Department: Office of Resource Stewardship
Division: OFFICE OF SUSTAINABILITY
Opening Date: 05/01/2024
Closing Date: 5/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 105
Leon County Government offers an extensive benefit package for FULL TIME employees. EXECUTIVE LEVEL employee benefits are determined through contract negotiations. Below are some of the highlights.
- Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
- Voluntary Dental Insurance
- Voluntary Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Legal Insurance
- Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial
- State of Florida Retirement Plan-Employer & Employee Contributions
- Voluntary 457(b) Deferred Compensation Savings for Retirement
- Retirement Savings Match-for-employees earning less than $50,000
- Annual Leave Accrual
- Sick Leave Accrual
- 3 Personal Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Loans At Work Program
The purpose of this position is to promote stewardship of the community’s natural, societal, and economic resources through outreach activities for the County employees and community. The educational and outreach activities performed in this position include principles of sustainability, energy and water conservation, waste reduction, and recycling.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors, visitors of Leon County buildings, and Leon County employees through the promotion of sustainability and hosting of events.
- Manages and coordinates various community-facing (outreach) programs and partnerships overseen by the Office of Sustainability.
- Creates printed and electronic materials for Resource Stewardship to include sustainability and waste reduction such as household hazardous waste, recycling/reuse, organic composting, and other sustainability topics.
- Provides general support for the Office of Sustainability and routine administrative program tasks.
OTHER IMPORTANT OR MARGINAL DUTIES
None.
None.
DIFFICULTY
This position requires the use of independent judgment. Since multiple projects will be performed at various stages of the implementation process, the employee in this position must be mindful of time constraints. Deadlines should be met to the best of the division's ability, considering that availability and unforeseen emergencies may take priority over others. This position also requires the ability to prioritize initiatives and proposals through consideration of time, resources, budget, capability, program goals, etc. Lastly, difficult or creative thinking is required in order to identify the best and most meaningful way to reach specific audiences.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Supervision Received
The duties of this position are somewhat defined and periodically checked. This position has access to supervisor and/or lead co-worker when needed.
Supervision of Others
None.
INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CUSTOMER CONTACTS
Contacts are made with a variety of County employees for the purpose of coordinating public education and outreach activities. Contact is also made with various external organizations, associations, and groups to coordinate activities and share or present information.
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS USED
Equipment and tools used include a personal computer, word processing software, specialized software (Design Platform) and spreadsheet software.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is mainly performed indoors at a desk. Physical demands include standing, walking, and sitting. This position also requires the ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, including goal setting and time management.
- Knowledge of sustainability concepts, principles, and how they apply to local government.
- Knowledge of social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and written.
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks and to work with shifting priorities and schedules.
- Ability to speak in public and confidently communicate verbally to a wide variety of audiences.
- Ability to use independent judgement in the absence of a supervisor.
- Ability to follow through on assignments with attention to detail.
- Ability to independently manage projects.
- Ability to manage work of student interns or volunteers.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
- Proficiency in a design platform (e.g. Canva, Adobe).
- Ability to work both as a team leader and member, and independently.
- Ability to produce clear written documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Requires graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Environmental Studies, Communications, Education, Marketing, or Urban & Regional Planning and 1-2 years of experience.
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License and a favorable driving record.
- All Leon County employees (regular full-time and part-time, OPS, and PRN) are required to work before, during and after a Declared Local State of Emergency (DLSOE). Participation is considered a condition of employment.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check.
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt. This job is responsible for first level customer service contact work, promoting stewardship of the community's natural, societal and economic resources.
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Leon County is an equal opportunity employer.
