Climate Pollution Reduction Manager - City Of Birmingham

TARGET CLOSE DATE

06/07/2024

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Grade 31

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The City of Birmingham is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Climate Pollution Reduction Manager to plan, implement, and manage a comprehensive climate action planning process aimed at reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions. This position is responsible for championing environmental protection and justice, prioritizing climate change mitigation, and convening stakeholders from across the community, including amplifying underrepresented voices in the planning process. The Climate Pollution Reduction Manager's critical job duties include establishing a robust planning process leading to effective pollution reduction; gathering necessary resources and support to accomplish change initiatives; collecting and analyzing data; modeling pollution reduction strategies; selecting and managing consultants needed to effectively implement established plans; convening and meeting with stakeholders; compiling findings into accessible plans and reports; and maintaining compliance of all related activities with applicable laws and grant requirements. This position reports to the Deputy Director of Resilience & Sustainability and provides expert advice and strategic planning in the area of pollution control and reduction. This position receives broad, strategic guidelines and/or vision and is responsible for establishing and implementing strategic plans and innovative solutions to complex issues. The Climate Pollution Reduction Manager has regular and frequent communications with a broad spectrum of individuals and representatives of the community for the purpose of carrying out or achieving the defined goals and objectives.

About Birmingham

Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama. Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically-acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

A Career with the City of Birmingham

With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for employment in this position, a candidate must possess the following:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in sustainability, environmental engineering, environmental science, city and regional planning, public administration or highly related field.

• Experience managing planning (city, urban, regional) initiatives that require coordination of various stakeholders and spanned all aspects of project life cycle.

• Experience ensuring the just treatment and meaningful involvement of diverse stakeholders (e.g., environmental justice) within planning policies, decisions, and outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience managing climate planning initiatives.

• Experience performing greenhouse gas modeling.

• Experience with grant management and administration.

Job Duties:

Typical Climate Pollution Reduction Manager job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

• Utilizing funds and resources provided through provided grants (e.g., through the Infrastructure Reinvestment Act and the Environmental Protection Agency) awarded to the City of Birmingham to establish climate action plans and initiatives and work to implement those plans to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the damaging effects of climate change.

• Critically reviewing and analyzing complex situations, issues, and challenges facing the region related to greenhouse gas emission, including inventorying and setting strategies to reduce greenhouse gases, and works to identify effective actions to mitigate, reduce, and eliminate challenges and obstacles.

• Managing projects and initiatives by defining parameters; identifying, tracking and acquiring needed information or resources; implementing and monitoring timeframes for completion; documenting activities and efforts; and facilitating efficient and effective completion and implementation.

• Working collaboratively to engage and convene with a broad range of critical stakeholders from across a wide variety of backgrounds and interests (including politicians, industry partners, nonprofit and advocacy groups, and the public), including amplifying underrepresented voices through outreach to and inclusion of vulnerable communities throughout the planning process, to champion environmental protection and gain support for and prioritize climate change mitigation.

• Building coalition of relevant governmental and quasi-governmental bodies, including municipalities and counties representing both urban and rural constituencies and a range of demographics.

• Serving as a liaison between the City and community stakeholders on pollution reduction issues and efforts by providing assistance, support, and consultation to help ensure effective communication across involved stakeholders; ensuring appropriate progress on activities; and escalating any concerns or issues, where appropriate.

• Gathering necessary resources and support to accomplish change initiatives; including developing and managing request for proposals and invitations to bid to secure needed resources and services in accordance with applicable bid laws and grant requirements.

• Identifying external consultants with the necessary expertise and qualifications to provide needed scope of services, communicates clear expectations of performance, and manages consultants and external vendors to ensure effective and efficient providing of services.

• Working with consultants to identify and collect of relevant data, inventory greenhouse gases and co-pollutants per emissions sector, model reduction strategies, provide consideration for vulnerable communities, and compiles findings into an accessible plans and reports.

• Ensuring compliance of all related activities with applicable laws and grant requirements and provides regular and timely reports, as appropriate, to Federal and State regulatory and grant management agencies.

• Engaging in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.

• Producing reports, letters, and other types of written correspondence designed to document activities and efforts, share and communicate information, and provide instruction and/or guidance.

Compensation & Benefits

The City of Birmingham offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

• Starting salary: $77,854.40. The City of Birmingham provides regular salary progression within the established grade for the job with potential growth to step 10 (i.e., $115,024) of the pay range.

• Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.

• A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.

• Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Behavioral health plan

• Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options

• Paid vacation and sick leave

• Generous holiday schedule

• Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

To learn more about the City of Birmingham, please visit www.birminghamal.gov.

Critical Knowledges

• Knowledge of environmental sustainability and climate action planning.

• Knowledge of the principles of environmental justice.

• Knowledge of local, state, and policies and regulations related to greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, and environmental protection.

• Knowledge of current trends in greenhouse gas inventorying.

• Knowledge of climate and greenhouse gas modeling.

• Knowledge of emerging technologies and innovations for reducing emissions.

• Knowledge of project management principles, tools, resources, and techniques.

• Knowledge of bid laws and regulations for governmental entities.

• Knowledge of public relations practices and standards.

• Knowledge of the systematic process for examining needs, determining goals, identifying performance gaps, and establishing priorities for action.

Critical Competencies

• Planning & Organizing

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Adaptability & Flexibility

• Cognition, Learning, & Memory

• Creativity & Innovation

• Mathematical & Statistical Skills

• Computer & Technology Operations

• Teamwork & Interpersonal

• Training & Facilitation

• Oral Communication & Comprehension

• Professionalism & Integrity

• Researching & Referencing

• Self-management & Initiative

• Written Communication & Comprehension

Work Environment

Work is conducted mostly indoors in an office setting, with periodic field visits to external indoor or outdoor locations. Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.

Physical Demands

Job is primarily sedentary involving sitting for long periods of time, but may involve occasional walking or standing for brief periods. May involve occasional light lifting of items or objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

Disclaimer

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500, Option 1, prior to the target close date.

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