City Of Westminster, CO Westminster , CO 80035
Posted 2 weeks ago
POSITION PURPOSE / IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Sustainability Intern develops and implements strategies and actions to pursue the sustainability goals of the City of Westminster. The position assists the Chief Sustainability Officer with a variety of projects, programs and initiatives working with staff, businesses, community organizations, and the Westminster community to pursue innovative solutions. The successful candidate will gain significant skills that translate to both public and private sector sustainability positions.
This is a full-time, benefited position. The duration of intern appointments is generally a maximum of three (3) years. City Hall business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.
In order to be considered for this position, all candidates must attach a cover letter and resume (maximum of two pages for each document) to the online application at the time of submittal. The full salary range for this position is stated above. The starting range of pay is dependent on qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster has a Multilingual Stipend Program to encourage and reward benefited employees who are conversationally fluent in languages other than English. Benefited employees have the opportunity to test their language proficiency skills and qualify for a bi-weekly stipend that will vary based on the employee's level of proficiency and usage.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES AND CULTURAL VALUES/GENERAL COMPETENCIES
The City's work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees who, along with our City Council and City Manager, are strong supporters of our mission: Westminster's purpose is to provide core services and foster economic resilience to give our community the opportunity to thrive. Westminster is a city of beautiful, safe, well-maintained neighborhoods and destinations with a vibrant, diverse economy, rich and resilient environment and a strong sense of community belonging. Our core values are embodied in our SPIRIT (Service
Pride
Integrity
Responsibility
Innovation
Teamwork).
This position supports the goals of the Community Services Department, which attracts, plans, buildings, preserves and retains an attractive and high-quality living and working environment by facilitating job creation, balanced housing, redevelopment, sustainability, appropriate land use and infrastructure decisions ensuring that the community is developed in a safe, aesthetically pleasing and maintainable manner.
Every employee is accountable to:
Demonstrate a high level of customer service; encourage others to focus on the customer; foster an environment where customer service is a priority
Communicate with customers to ensure that, where possible, they are satisfied, and that their needs are being addressed; solicit and evaluate customer feedback
Act as an ambassador by understanding and fostering the organization's mission and vision
Exhibit pride in self, the department, the city, and the community; conduct self in a professional manner
Demonstrate integrity and build trust through credibility, reliability, commitment, loyalty, and ethical behavior
Address difficult or contentious issues in a constructive manner
Support/promote change; demonstrate flexibility, and take calculated risks when appropriate
Participate in personal growth opportunities, and attend trainings designed to enhance capacity to bring new skills and ideas to the job and the organization
Work to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the service or product being delivered
Demonstrate support for team efforts by accepting new roles and responsibilities, and helping others achieve objectives
Value diversity; demonstrate an awareness of differences; demonstrate sensitivity, and adapt behaviors and communication to accommodate these differences
GENERAL COMPETENCIES
Citywide- Every employee in this position is accountable to:
Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication and follow-through on commitments
Recognize personal strengths and weaknesses, and target areas for personal self-development
Demonstrate initiative in performing job tasks
Exhibit problem-solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions
Achieve goals, and handle assigned workload and new assignments effectively; demonstrate an ability to work independently
Communicate effectively with individuals and groups using clear and concise verbal and written communications
Demonstrate accountability for work, and take ownership in job performance
Demonstrate concern for the accuracy and quality of work; take steps to correct mistakes and improve the overall product
Job Specific- Every employee in this position must be able to:
Understand pertinent federal, state, and local policies, laws, codes, and regulations
Demonstrate project management practices and tools
Apply methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation
Apply methods of administrative, organizational, statistical, and procedural analysis
Stay current on trends, practices, technology, and information affecting the sustainability field
Coordinate the collection, evaluation, interpretation and reporting of information and data
Establish and maintain working relationships with Westminster businesses and the community
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, and recommend conclusions
Establish and maintain effective working relationships
Apply exceptional organizational and critical thinking skills
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrate creativity in the development of programs.
Work independently and as a team member.
Demonstrate abilities as a self-starter who can work with varying amounts of supervision and mentoring
Focus on results and interact effectively with diverse groups and individuals
JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
Essential Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities, and Tasks
1.Lead and develop the SAGE Sustainable Business Program
Recruit new businesses
Provide advice and technical assistance to business leaders
Recognize business leaders
Add new program offerings as needed
Coordinate any financial assistance to businesses
Be the voice of the program and promote the program
Coordinate with internal and external partners
Make corrections/modifications to the program operations as needed
Maintain the program website
2.Lead and develop sustainability projects that improve City operations, specifically:
Lead and facilitate the Sustainability Team
Improve City waste management practices, procurement, Fleet operations and environmental compliance
3.Assist in implementing the strategies and actions contained in the Westminster Sustainability Plan and other City Plans
4.Work with community groups, neighborhoods and HOAs to implement sustainability practices, including:
Energy conservation
Waste management
Water conservation (working in partnership with Public Works and Utilities)
5.Collect and report data and information related to sustainability activities for City operations and community practices
6.Communicate sustainability work through a variety of City channels, including COWNet, the Sustainability Webpage, and social media.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Incumbent is accountable for all duties of this job, and other projects and responsibilities may be added at the City's discretion.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS/PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Sustainability, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Renewable Resources, Natural Resource Management or a related field
Two (2) years of full-time professional experience in development and administration of sustainability programs
Preferred:
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered.
Physical Requirements
Work is sedentary in nature and requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for:
Constant sitting to perform daily tasks; occasional walking through a multilevel facility to retrieve information; frequent standing, sometimes for extended periods
Frequent squatting, reaching above shoulder, and twisting to file documents and lift supplies and material; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, material, and supplies
Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment
Frequent lifting, carrying, and pushing and/or pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move material and supplies; occasional lifting and pushing and/or pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with dollies and carts
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is constantly performed indoors. This is primarily sedentary office work with numerous visits to businesses and other organizations. Must demonstrate the ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including the ability to retrieve information from various locations in the office when needed. Exposure to periods of high activity and stress under demanding conditions. The position requires a great deal of communication with City employees, the public, and outside agencies.
Required Materials and Equipment
General office equipment including personal computer (desktop and tablet), telephone, cellular phone, copy machine and calculator.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Background checks will include employment references and criminal history, and when applicable, credit check, driver license record, and education verification
Drug screen
Must be legally entitled to work in the United States
City Of Westminster, CO