Chief Sustainability Officer-County of San Diego - 22210707U
The County of San Diego is seeking a proven executive leader who has the desire and drive to position the County, as one of the largest employers in the region, to be a known leader in sustainability by developing and managing innovative, data-driven programs that serve as a model for other areas. We are looking for a motivated Chief Sustainability Officer to be part of the first county-led regional decarbonization plan and at the forefront of innovative sustainability and environmental justice efforts.
Complete the online application at https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hr/; select the current job posting link, job number 22210707U.
We are looking for a candidate with demonstrated experience in the following areas:
Leadership and Collaboration
Demonstrated leadership experience to represent the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Justice (OSEJ) at the local, state and national levels by collaborating with representatives from various agencies, as well as internally with County executive leaders and staff, while demonstrating organizational acumen and political awareness to:
- Build, lead, and motivate highly-performing teams to be accountable; support multiple, concurrent and complex projects, and reach challenging goals
- Support the County’s strategic initiatives by working in partnership with County executive leaders to consider sustainability in all decisions and processes, including supporting the implementation departmental sustainability plans
- Monitor and evaluate progress to achieving sustainability goals in partnership with County executive leadership and recommend changes in approach to succeed
Sustainability and Environmental Justice-Based programs
A commitment to environmental justice to address systemic disparities in environmental burdens, including air pollution and associated adverse health effects in communities to:
- Identify federal and state grant opportunities to support the expansion of environmental and climate justice-based programs and activities
- Collaborate internally with other County departments, multijurisdictional partners, and regional regulatory agencies in the administration, development and implementation, and evaluation of policies and programs pertaining to environmental and climate justice
Community Engagement
Demonstrated experience in engaging with residents and community organizations to ensure efforts are advanced to address equity in environmental and climate justice to:
- Create and administer outreach and engagement strategies for ongoing meaningful and dynamic community engagement
- Communicate and interact with representatives of other public and private entities; representatives of agencies, business groups, community groups; and/or environmental groups; elected officials; County executive leadership and departmental staff; and a myriad of stakeholders regarding County and departmental policies and requirement
Applicants must possess the following:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited U.S. college or university or certified foreign studies equivalency AND five (5) years of management level experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification.
Oral and written Spanish/English bilingual fluency is highly desirable.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
1.Complete the online application at www.sandiegocounty.ca.gov/hr; select the current job posting link, job number 22210707U.
2.Attach a copy of your college degree, final transcript, or foreign studies equivalence certificate (if education was obtained outside of the U.S.) *Beginning July 1, 2022, the Department of Human Resources will remove personally identifiable information from all new recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, will hide a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision.
Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process will help contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. * Please make sure to update the Work History in your application profile to match your resume. Hiring managers will only receive the redacted application (without resumes) to make a determination of which candidates they will interview. Resumes will be sent to hiring managers at the time interviews are scheduled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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