Sustainability Manager

Salary: $60,000.00 - $71,017.00 Annually
Location : 280 Grove Street, Jersey City, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00075
Department: Infrastructure
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Position Division: Sustainability


Description
The City is seeking a Sustainability Manager for the Department of Infrastructure - Division of Sustainability. Under direction of management, directly supervises professional and/or technical staff engaged in program activities; performs the more complex and sensitive professional, administrative and analytical work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of Infrastructure. Does other related work.

Examples of Duties
Job Duties:

• Helps with the implementation of internal and external sustainability initiatives.
• Coordinates community outreach and educational campaigns.
• Attends public meetings.
• Supervises or performs the more complex and sensitive administrative, analytical and professional work to promote the planning, operation, implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of various programs and services administered by the Department of assignment.
• Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs, evaluate employee performance and conduct, and have responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting, demoting, and/or disciplining of subordinates.
• Identifies program deficiencies and develops corrective action strategies in support of established goals.
• Conducts administrative tasks (ex. grant reporting, purchasing, scheduling, organizing meetings, coordinates meetings with legal department.)
• Researches and identifies available funding sources, develop and reviews grant applications, and writes proposals; negotiates and monitors contracts or grants.
• Responds to requests for information regarding program activities or requirements.
• Handles sensitive and complex program issues and acts as a subject matter expert.
• Reviews proposed/existing legislation and administrative/operational procedures and submits recommendations for changes.
• Supervises and/or conducts surveys or other studies to help identify program needs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of department/agency initiatives.
• Plans and conducts program outreach and promotional activities.
• Organizes and conducts education/training workshops.
• Trains staff involved in program activities.
• Assists in the performance of professional recruitment, admissions/ placement activities for the program.
• Serves as a program liaison to a variety of parties including federal, State and local government officials and providers.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with other State and local code enforcement officials.
• Prepares charts, tables and other graphic representations needed for the planning, operation and implementation of program activities.
• Reviews, analyzes and prepares written materials such as letters, reports, correspondence and other documents related to the program functions.
• Maintains essential records, reports and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

*Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications
Required Educational Background : Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional experience or possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a discipline appropriate to the position; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience.

Preferred Educational Background : Bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, urban planning, etc.


Preferred Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in sustainability, environmental science, forestry, grants, community engagement, and community organizing.


Required License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.

Essential Skills :

• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used in planning, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating and/or implementing programs.
• Knowledge of the methods used to collect and analyze data.
• Knowledge of methods used to research and identify public and private funding sources.
• Knowledge of the methods and procedures used to prepare and submit proposals for funding.
• Knowledge of program evaluation and assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of contract compliance monitoring.
• Ability to supervise assigned staff and plan, organize, and implement projects within the unit.
• Ability to conduct periodic evaluations of programs and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Ability to handle sensitive and complex program issues and act as a subject matter expert.
• Ability to organize assigned tasks, provide instruction to employees and review their work.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and interpret laws, rules, regulations, standards and policies and apply them to specific situations.
• Ability to maintain records and files.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Information
Full Civil Service job description available here: . The successful candidate must eventually pass and qualify for this Civil Service title.

To apply for this job with the City of Jersey City, please fill out our Employment Application

Please note that this role is subject to the residency requirements set forth by NJ First Act.
The City of Jersey City offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health insurance, dental, vision, vacation, holidays, sick time, pension, life insurance, professional development assistance, employee assistance program, and other benefits.


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