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ABOUT THE POSITION
This position leads the planning, coordination, and implementation of the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP), resiliency, and sustainability programs. Serving as a key liaison between City departments, community partners, and outside agencies, the role oversees day-to-day program operations, provides expert guidance to executive management, and represents the City on sustainability initiatives. Under the direction of the Engineering Manager, it carries significant responsibility for program strategy, decision-making, and direct supervision of professional staff to advance the City’s climate and resiliency goals.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Development Services Department is responsible for all development within the City of Los Altos. The department includes Building & Safety, Business Licensing, Code Enforcement, Engineering, Housing, Planning & Zoning, and Sustainability. The Engineering Division encompasses land development, transportation, sewers, stormwater, and sustainability.
ABOUT THE RECRUITMENT
This recruitment may be used to fill this or future positions in other divisions or departments. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application and answers to job-specific questions. Candidates whose applications best meet the position requirements will be invited to participate in a virtual interview panel.
Examples of Duties
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Coordinates sustainability activities among departments, external agencies, and community organizations citywide, guided by the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP); actively collaborates in the implementation of the CAAP to achieve desired objectives and timelines; provides guidance for the incorporation of CAAP implementation into City work and projects; develops, implements, and enforces comprehensive strategies, policies, and procedures for sustainability initiatives; develops timetables and work plans to achieve program goals and objectives.
Develops and manages comprehensive and strategic community outreach and engagement initiatives to support CAAP and sustainability programs and priorities.
Oversees the development and administration of the program budget; determines funding needed for staffing, consultants, equipment, materials, and supplies; ensures compliance with budgeted funding from a variety of sources.
Serves as the principal contact for sustainability programs, projects, and activities; conducts analysis and research; serves as a City representative at internal and external meetings on committees, task forces, and citizen and community work groups; works collaboratively with all stakeholders and provides support as assigned.
Develops various programs, policies, and other activities to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions.
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