Dir Of Climate Action/Project Adm

Director of Climate Action & Project Administration Location: City, Northampton, MA Department: Climate Action & Project Management Job Status: Full-Time Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Days: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. Rate of Pay: \$88,657 - \$116,324 DEFINITION Northampton, Massachusetts, a city that takes pride in being an environmental leader and steward, seeks a Climate Action and Project Administration (CAPA) Director. We are seeking a passionate, future-thinking professional who is keenly aware of the urgent nature of the climate crisis we are in. This person must operate from a holistic view that includes mitigation, adaptation, community resiliency, and climate justice. The ideal candidate would be prepared to lead the effort to create a just, sustainable, zero-carbon community with measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions across all sectors of our economy and community. In addition, this person will support the maximization of carbon reduction and sequestration efforts across all city departments. This innovator will proactively collaborate with the Mayor and interact with most city departments. Effective collaboration with city officials, committees, staff, schools, businesses, and residents will be essential to achieving the goals outlined in the Northampton Sustainability Plan and related measures created by the city and approved by the City Council. The director should foster a culture of environmental care throughout our community and municipal government in which ecologically sustainable initiatives, policies, actions, and attitudes are embraced, pursued, and celebrated. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor\'s degree in sustainability practices, energy, project administration, or similar field and from two to four years of experience in a complementary field focusing on energy systems, energy\'s impact on sustainability and society, energy regulations and policies, grant writing/administration, general administration, and planning, or any equivalent combination of a technical background with complementary education and experience, required. Master\'s Degree preferred. Mass Public Purchasing Official (MPPO) designation desirable. Knowledge, Ability, and Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills, including maintaining effective working relationships with our diverse community, city boards and committees, and staff. Excellent management skills. Exceptional organizational, analytical, written, and verbal skills are required, A demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of climate justice. Continuously develop knowledge of best practices and emerging science related to the climate crisis and how they may be applicable. Understands current scientific and technical findings as they relate to the climate crisis. Ability to comprehend and apply technical knowledge as it relates to: energy uses and conservation. Strong analytic and collaboration skills; demonstrated competency in utilizing creative and innovative thinking. A high degree of technical aptitude; ability to apply complex and varied analytical skills. A successful candidate also builds on a positive vision of how the city of Northampton can meet our climate goals collectively and fosters a spirit of learning from failures and building on successes along the way. MISC. INFORMATION One (1) Permanent Full-time Vacancy ? 40 Hours per week. Band K; Hourly (FY24) Rate Range: \$42.62-\$55.92 (\$88,657-\$116,324 Annual). Anticipated Hiring Hourly (FY24) Rate Range: \$42.62-\$48.23 (\$88,657-\$100,322 Annual). Full benefits are consistent with Northampton Administrative & Professional Employees Association (NAPEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include a cover letter with your application and resume. Please see website for complete job description.