Manager Ii (Climate Change Management Officer), Grade M2

If you are interested in making a real difference on climate change, this is the position for you!

The Climate Change Officer will possess a comprehensive understanding of a range of climate change and environmental sustainability issues. The ideal candidate will be adept at establishing strong working relationships with high ranking legislative and executive officials within local government, private sector and community organizations, in order to address the impacts of climate change, prioritize those in our community who are most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and identify opportunities to enhance racial equity and improve our quality of life, and reduce emissions.

• Strong writing and communication skills [writing succinct reports, preparing communication materials]
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, sufficient to develop defenses of, and justifications for, decisions reached.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining strong and effective working relationships with other governmental agencies, private organizations, and the general public.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in climate change adaptation, sustainable development, asset management and project management within the context of municipal government.
• Experience developing governance structures to ensure that climate change efforts result in measurable outcomes.

• Analyzing proposed legislation and regulations and providing expert technical guidance and leadership to management and elected officials on climate change issues affecting County programs and practices
• Establishing and maintaining effective climate governance structures and policies to support climate change efforts among various advisory groups and committees
• Providing leadership and vision to ensure the development and management of innovative and effective strategies to achieve climate change initiatives
• Defining guiding principles, techniques, and tools to build and promote synergistic approaches to climate changes
• Promoting, coordinating and facilitating collaboration among various County departments and Offices and collaborating and striving to influence climate efforts with other County agencies
• Leading the County’s efforts to institutionalize an organizational culture and structure within County government that fosters creativity, cross-department collaboration, and innovation to implement systemic climate solutions.
• Creating an infrastructure to sustain the County’s commitment to climate change.
• Directing, evaluating, and coordinating analyses and recommendations regarding climate change policy issues and long-range plans to address department and community needs and services; and developing and coordinating reports and supporting materials to be presented to the Council for information or action
• Working with the Public Information Office to disseminate climate change messaging with community stakeholders.
• Leading and/or working with task forces and advisory committees; analyzes recommendations / findings; informing and advising the CAO, guiding and supporting department directors and other officials of issues, strategies, and findings.
• Center racial equity and social justice considerations in the development and implementation of climate actions.

OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC.

Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to [email protected] Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference .

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications. Based on the results, applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be rated Qualified and placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree.

Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible professional experience with demonstrated success in the leadership and administration of climate changes, policy analysis and development or planning and execution of strategies and initiatives for large organizations , three (3) years of which were in a supervisory or executive capacity.

Note: The term "executive" is further defined as a high echelon or high level position in an organization that is assigned technical research, management advisory services responsibilities, or policy-making duties and responsibilities that exerts considerable influence on organizational policy, plans, and operations through technical research, management advisory services, and/or policy-making duties and responsibilities (e.g., County positions at Grade 30 or above).

• Strategic communication planning, and effective outreach are required in order for the County’s climate change action plan and goals to be successful.
• Strategic execution is one of the most important competencies for our Climate Change Officer to possess. This includes supporting the County’s organizational climate change, engaging stakeholders, being actively involved in policy efforts beyond the walls of the organization and maintaining external partnerships.
• Foundational knowledge and skills including climate science literacy, environmental and economic literacy, and knowledge of the policy landscape are critical to the success of this position.