Top Sustainability Executive oversees all aspects of an organization's sustainability programs. Designs and develops corporate sustainability strategies to ensure that business practices, products, and services are environmentally friendly and compliant with government rules and regulations. Being a Top Sustainability Executive collaborates with other leaders to implement processes and technologies that reduce the organization's carbon footprint. Promotes and explains the organization's sustainability philosophy to internal and external audiences. Additionally, Top Sustainability Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Sustainability Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Top Sustainability Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Sustainability Specialist
JOB TITLE: Sustainability Specialist
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Planning & Development
SUPERVISOR: Director
SALARY: $65,000 annually
*This is a grant funded position for four (4) years that may become permanent
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Identifies and implements opportunities to improve environmental health and economic vitality, improve energy efficiency, and promote sustainable practices. Work involves responsibility for assisting in developing, implementing, and tracking energy and sustainability programs and grant related priorities. Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrative superior.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Required:
Preferred:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, communicating with others, reading, and writing. The employee is also required to maintain physical condition necessary for operating assigned equipment, walking, standing, kneeling, repeated bending or sitting for prolonged periods of time and lifting to 30 pounds. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions demonstrating intellectual capabilities.
Working Environment:
Work closely with others in an office environment utilizing a computer and other office equipment and occasional remote work related to presentations to outside agencies and community groups.
The City of Cheyenne offers the following benefits to Full Time Employees.
Health
Dental
Vision
Life
Pension