CDRPC Seeking Sustainability Planner

The Capital District Regional Planning Commission (CDRPC) is a regional planning and resource center serving Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, and Schenectady counties. CDRPC supports economic development, human services, planning, sustainability, and water-quality programs that have intermunicipal or regional impact. CDRPC provides objective analysis of data, trends, opportunities, and challenges relevant to the Region’s economic development and planning communities. CDRPC serves the best interests of the public and private sectors by promoting intergovernmental cooperation; communicating, collaborating, and facilitating regional initiatives; and sharing information and fostering dialogues on solutions to regional problems. SCOPE OF WORK CDRPC seeks applicants for a full‑time position as Sustainability Planner. The successful applicant will work under the direction of the Director of Sustainability to carry out outreach and technical support tasks related to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s (NYSERDA) Clean Energy Communities program, New York State Department of Conservation’s Climate Smart Communities Coordinator Services program, and EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program. Job Responsibilities Duties under these programs involve serving as an Outreach Coordinator, recruiting and networking with communities and delivering technical assistance services and guidance related to CDRPC’s sustainability programs portfolio. Specifically, the duties will include: Assist local governments with understanding and completing the required actions to become a designated Clean Energy Community. Assist local governments with grant implementation projects. Assist local governments to become Climate Smart Communities Certified. Assist local governments with climate mitigation and adaptation planning. Assist local governments in benchmarking the energy use of municipal buildings and assisting communities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency upgrades and renewable energy projects. Assist local governments in adopting model codes and streamlined clean energy permitting processes. Assist communities in increasing the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles and associated fueling infrastructure. Assist local governments in understanding and preparing GHG inventories. Make presentations and conduct local on‑site training and workshops to groups of interested local officials and community stakeholders on program‑specific topics. Identify and connect communities with other relevant clean energy and climate change programs and grant opportunities. Maintain information on partnerships, meetings, referrals, and other activities through regular reporting and the use of program‑specific tracking tools. Minimum qualifications Minimum qualifications are a master’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, geography, or a related field and one year of experience or, a bachelor’s degree in urban planning, environmental science, geography or a related field, three years’ experience in sustainability, energy or urban planning. Must be personable, passionate, able to build community trust, work independently, motivated to make new contacts and engage communities; knowledgeable about clean energy, climate action planning, NY State local government operations, NYSERDA and NYDEC programs; and must have strong organizational, writing, spreadsheet, and public speaking skills. The position requires you to have your own vehicle and will require regular off‑site travel, including ongoing evening meetings throughout the eight‑county Capital Region. Compensation Salary: $65,000 to $85,000 depending upon experience. CDRPC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr