• Provide vision and leadership in the development of sustainability and resiliency plans and programs for the City; serve as project manager for City sustainability initiatives.
• Implement sustainability goals and actions as outlined in various city-wide plans; track, analyze, and report on progress through annual reporting and/or regular updates.
• Provide staff recommendations to departments and various governmental bodies and educate members on relevant initiatives related to water, waste, energy, fleet, transportation, food, and land use.
• Collaborate with departments to develop supply chain operations and initiatives to ensure sustainability and social responsibility program development; serve as a catalyst to further integrate sustainability values into how the City conducts business.
• Assist departments with purchasing needs, identifying cooperative purchasing and bulk purchasing opportunities to achieve sustainable operations and lowest life-cycle cost solutions.
• Serve as staff liaison and facilitator for the Sustainability Committee; attend and present at various city boards and commissions as needed.
• Serve as Sun Prairie’s representative on regional climate and sustainability partnerships; develop and maintain partnerships with partner agencies such as, WPPI, Dane County, DNR, WLGCC and other energy providers and units of government throughout the county and state.
• Coordinate with departments, committee members, and local media outlets to provide information on public outreach to promote and increase awareness of sustainability efforts and highlight accomplishments of the city’s sustainability programs and goals.
• Work with departments to actively research, apply for, and administer grants to secure funding for development and implementation of energy conservation and sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinate and perform outreach and education efforts on sustainability and renewable energy initiatives to engage all community and business groups.

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Programs – Cross-functional Public Services Responsibilities:

• Lead, coordinate and support facility maintenance, design, construction and/or renovation of city owned facilities, preparing and reviewing design and construction drawings, cost estimates and bid specifications; inspect project work to ensure specifications are met; monitor project schedules and budgets, meet and communicate with stakeholders.
• Assists with tracking project budgets, equipment specifications, and ensuring balance between cost reduction and associated sustainability-related procurement goals. Evaluate proposed projects and programs and assists in establishing priorities and developing budgets. Shares accountability for all expenses within a project and/or program and reporting concerns regarding meeting budget goals in coordination with responsible departments.
• Oversee contracts with contractors and consultants related to city facilities; conduct regular site visits; process progress payments; accept deliverables; monitor compliance.
• Establishes and maintains data and pertinent records; prepares statistical and narrative report to assist all facilities in asset grouping, routine and preventative maintenance scheduling, replacement schedules, activity-based costing, task management, historical trend analysis, and other reports as needed; tracks and closes out projects as needed.
• Establish sustainability performance measures such as energy benchmarking and energy efficiency design of existing and new municipal buildings, including goals and targets to implement alternative energy and fuel options within city operations, conducts analysis, gathers data to report or present information on resources or needs; prepares presentation materials as needed.

Other Job Functions:

• Recommend, prepare, and oversee long range facilities projects in preparation for multi-year capital improvement projects to move sustainability forward.
• Lead the City’s Green Team or working groups of city staff and departments.
• Attend annual sustainability training and development opportunities; participate in county and statewide sustainability coalitions and programs.
• May serve as spokesperson to media and external audiences on sustainability.

Bachelor’s degree in sustainability/sustainability management, environmental engineering, urban planning, geography, natural or environmental sciences, or a related field plus a minimum of three years of related academic and/or professional experience in sustainability, project management, and policy and program development.; or any equivalent combination of experience, professional education and training which provides the essential knowledge, skills and abilities:

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  Understanding and knowledge of sustainability principles and practices incorporating energy conservation, energy efficiency and renewable energy.
• Understanding of purchasing concepts, and the ability to learn and apply such knowledge under direction of Finance department.
• Maintain working knowledge of fundamental elements and best practices for project management principles and preparing project and/or program budgets.
• Maintain working knowledge of governmental procurement principles and practices, competitive bidding requirements.
• Maintain working knowledge of facilities planning and maintenance, and project funding, budgeting, and scheduling.
• Maintain working knowledge of principles, processes, systems and techniques of facility asset management projects and related contract management.
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse stakeholders with ability to demonstrate and promote cultural sensitivity and cultural competencies in all interactions.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, experience preparing and conducting reports and presentations.
• Manage a high volume of tasks at one time, including organizing and prioritizing own work.
• Work independently with minimum direction while also working as part of a team and collaborating with others.
• Foster a culture of respect and dignity within the organization and community.
• Demonstrate a high attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, Adobe Pro and other interactive computer programs, ArcGIS a plus.