POSITION: Director – Sustainability & Resiliency
ORGANIZATION / LOCATION: Sustainability & Resiliency
REPORTS TO: Associate Superintendent – Supporting Services
REVISION / REVIEW DATE:
JOB CODE:81
UNION: Executive
CLASSIFICATION: Executive
GRADE: 4
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Associate Superintendent of Supporting Services, the Director of Sustainability and Resiliency is responsible for performing all of the necessary assessments and tasks for leading, executing, promoting, enhancing and embedding the sustainability of Prince George’s County Public Schools’ (PGCPS) physical plants into the culture of the school system. The incumbent will work with various PGCPS departments, as well as state and county agencies to plan for a comprehensive implementation plan and will provide oversight and support to personnel to ensure the sustainability and resiliency goals and objectives are met. The Director of Sustainability and Resiliency serves as the key sustainability advocate and conceptualizes new initiatives that support identified goals and objectives. The incumbent of this position is responsible for initiating and developing the overall objectives for their assigned unit, developing an operational framework for the unit, developing a budget based on analysis of needs, and implementing the processes and procedures for evaluating programs and personnel in the unit.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Monitors and ensures the execution
of the PGCPS Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP); Develops strategies to address
environmental concerns and programs including energy use, resource
conservation, recycling, pollution and carbon reduction, indoor air quality,
and waste elimination; Creates annual and extended
performance measures, strategic plans and budgets that align with the school
system’s strategic plan and CCAP; Manages and monitors all aspects of
facility management sustainability, including but not limited to personnel
management, initial and ongoing orientation and training, and supervision of
daily activities; Defines, analyzes, monitors and
reports sustainability and resiliency related metrics; Develops and implements strategic
engagement of stakeholders aligned to the outcomes of the CCAP; Develops robust initiatives which
provide a comprehensive and cohesive conceptualization of the school system’s
strengths, opportunities and strategic direction in improving sustainability
and resiliency efforts; Assesses,
plans, creates, coordinates and evaluates communication strategies and channels
to improve and enhance communications related to sustainability
and resiliency efforts; Creates
assessments, prepares reports, and collects and analyzes data to enhance
changes in practice; prepares related documents and
presentations for executive leadership, various offices and strategic partners; Facilitates
and/or attends meetings with stakeholders and strategic partners in support of
the implementation of sustainability programs and initiatives; and Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS Thorough knowledge of national and regional
sustainability programs; Ability to establish communication channels for
productive collaboration internally and externally; Familiar with the US Green Building Council
(USGBC) and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED) standards; Ability to drive environmental sustainability
programs throughout the school system; Ability to build relationships and
collaborate with senior leadership, peers, internal and external stakeholders
and staff at all levels; Considerable knowledge in budget
development analysis and techniques for managing resources; Flexibility and ability to adapt to
evolving job roles and diversity of projects; highly self-motivated,
self-directed and attentive to detail; Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel,
PowerPoint); and Superior written and oral
communication skills and ability to intuitively present
and document ideas and concepts to staff, management and stakeholders at all
levels.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, environmental science or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience or training in the field of facility management sustainability and/or areas of climate adaptation, energy efficiency and sustainable development required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: LEED Accredited Professional certification preferred.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees and provides guidance and direction to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Normal
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Work schedules may include evenings and weekends. Incumbent may be required to work beyond normal hours with little or no advanced notice. Driver’s License is required inasmuch as there will be a need to travel to sites throughout the school district.
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