Sustainability Analyst jobs in West Des Moines, IA

Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, sustainability, or a related field and at least two years of experience planning and implementing practices around sustainability into policies, and procedures; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in facilitation of teams and/or training events is preferred. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience: Related experience with a public employer and/or local government is also preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Necessary to Perform Essential Functions:

Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques, philosophy, and objectives in identifying, navigating, and addressing challenges associated with city wide sustainability and environmental work.

Strong skill in verbal and written communication, including facilitation and presentation. Skill in planning, coordinating, and carrying out complex projects and multiple tasks. Skill
in developing and analyzing statistical data. Skill in the use of spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Skill in planning and conducting surveys. Interpersonal skills in interacting with others in a variety of business situations, including business/social settings such as interacting with service providers and external subject matter experts. Skill in communicating with diverse employee groups utilizing tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity; skill in establishing policies and procedures; skill in planning and organizing work activities to meet established objectives; skill in maintaining records and preparing reports.

Ability to identify, navigate, and address challenges associated with environmental work. Ability to motivate, collaborate and negotiate with diverse individuals and groups. Ability to develop effective working relationships with employees, management and outside individuals and groups. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, co-workers, other City employees, the public, and members of other organizations, committees. Ability to present self in a poised, professional. and appropriate manner in a variety of situations. Ability to deal with sensitive situations in a professional manner. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, specifically in facilitation and public presentations. Ability to apply theory to practical situations. Ability to analyze facts, arrive at sound conclusions and exercise prudent judgment. Ability to use time, material, and staff resources effectively and efficiently. Ability to make budgetary recommendations.

Supplemental Information

Required Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

Physical Characteristics of Work: Primarily sedentary; frequent standing, walking; frequent lifting and carrying objects under 10 pounds; occasionally lifting or carrying objects up to 50 pounds.

Vision Requirements: The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Environmental Conditions: The employee ordinarily works in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Equipment Essential to the Job: Computer hardware such as keyboard, monitor, printer, etc. Computer software, talent acquisition system, word processing, spreadsheet, internet, database, etc. Reference materials. General office equipment such as writing utensils, files and file cabinets, telephone, copy machine, calculator, etc.

E-Verify Process:

The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.

Veteran’s Preference Points

The City of Ames provides Veteran's Preference Points for Civil Service positions. A copy of your DD214 and, if applicable, proof of disability, must be attached with your application (or faxed to 515-239-5297) prior to the close date of the posting in order to receive Veteran's Preference Points.