LEAD ENVIRONMENTAL AND SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM MANAGER (DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY)

About the job Cook County Offices Under The President Administrative Hearings Auditor Bureau of Administration Bureau of Economic Development Bureau of Finance Bureau of Human Resources Bureau of Technology Facilities Office of the President Job Summary Plan and deliver on organization objectives through program development, management of day-to-day program operations, and technical execution of environment and sustainability programs. Manage new programs, initiatives, and resource/tool development, including grant writing. Participate in data collection and data submittal via the Set Targets Achieve Results (STAR) performance measurement initiative. Coordinate oversight and technical assistance to sub-recipients or assisted businesses, local governments, and residents. Promote local and regional sustainability strategies and plans through the development and management of programs. This position is Actively Recruited and At Will. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher AND Five (5) years in environment or sustainability program coordination/management, or directly related experience is required. Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance is required. Degrees awarded outside of the United States (except those awarded in United States territories and Canada) must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning and resource allocation. Knowledge of the County’s sustainability goals and plans and of environment and sustainability programs, tools, and trends. Skill in effectively communicating both verbally and in writing to internal departments and external agencies. Skill in executing project management concepts, including managing and monitoring scopes, schedules, and budgets. Skill in collecting, analyzing, interpreting and applying data to major plans and program proposals. Ability to analyze and provide a summary of program progress to the appropriate authorities for approval. Ability to set appropriate program and performance goals and facilitate goal accomplishments. Ability to enable collaborative teaming and oversee the work of a program. Ability to lead organization objectives through program development and advanced execution of a program. Ability to lead collaborative teaming within and across a program. Ability to lead program direction and goal achievement, and manage finances, stakeholders, and governance. Physical Requirements Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Benefits Package Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time You may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Salary Range $109,897 – $121,258 Yearly Hybrid Work Environment The County has a hybrid work environment which allows employees telecommuting and flexible scheduling options. EEO Statement Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category established by law, statute or ordinance as further defined in Chapter 44. Human Resources, Article II. Personnel Polices, Section 44-53 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances and Chapter 42. Human Relations, Article II. Human Rights, Section 42-35 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances. #J-18808-Ljbffr ICLEI USA