Staff Planner-Climate

BASIC FUNCTION:

This position is responsible for developing and implementing climate policies, programs, and zoning as 

outlined in the City’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and the Comprehensive Plan.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

§ Establishes new initiatives to implement the strategies outlined in the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan and the Comprehensive Plan.

§ Researches best practices, recommends, and implements new climate actions.

§ Coordinates outreach and education programs with the general public on climate initiatives

§ Manages the Electrify Medford residential energy outreach program, including volunteer and paid coaches.

§ Staffs Climate Equity Council and Energy and Environment Committee.

§ Applies for and manages grants to fund climate actions.

§ Arranges for installation and maintenance of charging stations, solar panels, and wind turbine.

§ Collaborates municipal facilities director and school department on building energy upgrades and new construction 

§ Manages updates to the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

§ Responsible for annual municipal energy reporting, including greenhouse gas inventory, Green Communities, Large Building Energy Reporting, and others.

§ Manage LEED for Cities and Green Communities Climate Leaders certification process.

§ Manages City’s Community Electrification Aggregation and energy supply procurement

§ Gives guidance and directions to staff interns.

§ Performs other related job duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Any equivalent combination of the below-listed education, training, certification, and experience,

may be qualifying:

- Bachelor’s degree in urban planning, engineering, or related field 

-3 years of related experience

Beneficial:

-Master’s degree in urban planning

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & LICENSES:

Knowledge of urban and regional planning, principles and practices of local planning and development; planning, climate change, energy efficiency building energy, zoning, design, land use and subdivision law, theory, and applications; local government structure and operation, including budgetary procedures; research methodology, statistics, and modern management practices; City personnel programs, policies, procedures; understanding local, federal and state laws as they pertain to essential functions, conservation, housing and climate policies.

Skill in the translation and analysis of technical data, grant regulation, and projects guidelines into easily understood format. Effective communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, and customer-service skills. Skills in public relations; making presentations, public speaking, drafting reports, promotions, and other communication practices; general office management and practices, interpersonal communication. Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and office software applications including spreadsheet applications, basic GIS, and presentation software.

Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently, prioritize, and balance short and long-term responsibilities, manage conflict and meet deadlines; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work independently; maintain good public relations and to establish collaborative working relationships with City departments, department heads, fellow employees, officials, developers, engineers, attorneys, and the general public, and to respond in a courteous and professional manner; gather relevant information to solve less well-defined planning problems; organize, maintain, and analyze data and reports and establish and adhere to own strategic and efficient work plan.