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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Natural Resources Specialist, Senior (Energy Resilience and Sustainability Specialist) to support Resilient Environment Department : Resilience Unit.
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
This is an advanced professional position supporting the County's resilience planning and strategic energy initiatives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position plays an important role in supporting regional planning focused on community resilience and clean energy initiatives. This position provides technical evaluations and project management to inform policy, planning activities, and investments on a county-wide scale and works to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders resilient design, infrastructure initiatives, and sustainable practices. The successful candidate will participate in the development of a County-wide Resilience Plan that includes risk assessments, identified infrastructure improvements, and potential redevelopment strategies. Position responsibilities include planning and project management support to advance electric vehicle and renewable energy strategies. The successful candidate will also participate in the identification and pursuit of grant funding, provide contract management, prepare planning documents and proposals and provide supervision of program staff. Work requires interagency collaborations, independent research, project ownership, stakeholder engagement, and accountability. Work is reviewed through regular meetings, reports and assignments.
General Description
Performs advanced professional and supervisory environmental work administering the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as managing natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources management or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years in natural resource protection appropriate to area of assignment including one (1) year of lead work/supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license for duration of appointment. (Depending upon area of assignment.)Preferences1+ years of experience related to implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies or strategy development for solar, energy efficiency or electric charging infrastructure investments.
1+ years project management experience and knowledge of climate pressures within the South Florida landscape.
1+ years experience in areas of renewable energy, fleet electrification and demand side carbon emissions reduction strategy
Grant and/or contract management experience.
Excel, data management and analytical skills.
Experience in production of communication tools.
PREFERRED SKILLS: One (1) year of experience related to implementation of greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategies or strategy development for solar, energy efficiency or electric charging infrastructure investments
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Must have excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, and strong presentation skills. Must be highly motivated and creative; enjoy working as a team; and have superior organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be familiar with climate pressures within the South Florida landscape, demonstrated project management experience, and established knowledge in areas of renewable energy, fleet electrification and demand side carbon emissions reduction strategy. Must have experience in building relationships with public, private, and academic partners. Must excel at completing projects within assigned timeframes while planning for future objectives. Graphics, communication materials, social media application development and facilitation skills are preferred.- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
This position plays an important role in supporting regional planning focused on community resilience and clean energy initiatives. This position provides technical evaluations and project management to inform policy, planning activities, and investments on a county-wide scale and internally, and works to effectively engage with internal and external stakeholders on resilient design, infrastructure initiatives, and sustainable practices. This position will aid in the advancement of the County-wide Risk Assessment and Resilience Plan. Position responsibilities include planning and project management to support the County's net zero commitment and specific efforts to advance electric vehicle and renewable energy strategies. The successful candidate will also participate in the identification and pursuit of grant funding, provide contract management, prepare planning documents and proposals. Work requires interagency collaborations, independent research, data management, project ownership, stakeholder engagement, and accountability. Work is reviewed through regular meetings, reports, and assignments.
Performs related work as assigned.
- WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
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Competencies
- Tech Savvy
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Successfully leverages the latest technologies to increase performance. Quickly embraces and masters new technological advances adopted by the organization. May help others learn the terminology.- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.- Action Oriented
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Tackles what needs to be done with enthusiasm, working quickly and without undue oversight.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Tracks performance and strives to remain effective, learning from both successes and failures. Readily takes on challenges or difficult tasks and has reputation for delivering on commitments.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.