Sustainability Transportation Manager

The purpose of this position is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with South Portland’s transportation sector and manage the City’s sustainable transportation efforts. The Sustainability Transportation Manager will work under the Sustainability Director and work closely with the Planning Division, Public Works Department, South Portland Bus Service, and all City departments.

The position will have two primary focuses: developing incentives and building the infrastructure needed to transition to electric vehicles and facilitating a substantial mode shift to public transportation, biking, and walking. It will also include, to a lesser degree, broader initiatives in sustainability, planning, municipal operations, anti-idling, and alternative fuels.

The position will have a strong emphasis on education and outreach, garnering support for City policies and programs, and working with the One Climate Future team to promote sustainability initiatives. It will also frequently include representing the City at relevant regional and state-level events and meetings, building partnerships designed to achieve South Portland’s transportation goals, facilitating inter-departmental coordination, and presenting in front of the City Council and various City committees.

Work is performed under the guidance and direction of the Sustainability Director. The position has no direct supervision of any permanent staff, but may have seasonal responsibility to direct the work of student interns.