Sustainability Manager
Portland Community CollegeRequisition Number: 08431

Open Date: 07-17-2015

Location: Sylvania Campus

Address: 12000 SW 49th Ave.

Hours of Work: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday – Friday

Position Status: Management; Level J; Full-time; Exempt

Starting Salary Range: $57,688 to $83,647 per year (see “Additional Posting Information” section for details)

Job Close Date: For best consideration, apply by August 18, 2015

Job Summary: The Grounds Manager directs and supervises the operational and personnel activities of the Facilities Management Services district-wide Grounds Department. This position, which reports to the FMS Director, is responsible for overseeing landscape maintenance and construction, irrigation, disease identification and treatment in turf/plants/trees, storm water management, pest control through Integrated Pest Management, equipment maintenance, snow removal, inclement weather clean-up, budget preparation, as well as personnel management which includes planning, organizing, and training.

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with a access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Auto and Home Insurance. Retirement and tax deferred 403B plans.

Paid Leave:
14.67 hours of Vacation leave per month
1 day of Sick Leave per month
11 Holidays
3 additional Personal Leave days per year

Additionally, PCC provides a tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children under 24 years of age, as well as tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions.

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Coordinates the development of a district-wide sustainability program and effort which includes the implementation of PCC’s Climate Action Plan that involves collaboration and coordination with academic, business, and operational support of the PCC campuses. This involves working with students, faculty, administration and classified staff to develop strategic, tactical and fiscal plans in support of the program. Initiatives supported include the PCC’s Climate Commitment and e6 Net Zero projects.
• Develop and recommend policies, procedures and processes related to sustainable practices at PCC. Position ensures compliance with applicable local, state and national laws, regulations and standards. Works with PCC’s Energy Resource Manager position to accomplish energy demand and consumption reductions, monitoring and reporting of carbon emissions, green house gas (GHG), and other reporting requirements.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with other educational institutions, industry, government and communities to develop and deliver educational programs, demonstration projects, coordinates information, workshops and conferences involving sustainability efforts.
• Serves on and leads district wide advisory groups and councils to provide assistance and guidance in program development in educational settings. Position works in concert with Campus President(s), Deans, Vice Presidents, Directors and Managers across the PCC District in program development and implementation. Serves on PCC’s Sustainable Practices for Academics and Resource Council (SPARC) which encourages active sharing of sustainability information, input into curriculum development,supporting grant applications and proposals acting as a point of reference for PCC facilities management integration.
• Collects and analyzes complex data and information; preparing reports on sustainability initiatives relating to carbon foot print, carbon emissions, energy and fuels, and develops solutions to reduce PCC’s impact on the environment. Partner with the Energy Resource Conservation Manager in collecting, analyzing complex data and preparing reports for energy demand and consumption reduction and avoidance.
• Coordinates with the Director of Physical Plant regarding the sustainability program budget including developing budget proposals, justifying expenses and monitoring expenditures. Works with PCC Grants Office and others to identify potential grant sources and opportunities; initiates and coordinates the development of grant proposals and other funding sources that support the College’s Sustainable goals.
• Represents the College to partners and the community in the area of sustainable practices and works with the Public Affairs Office to market the programs and activities of PCC’s sustainability programs. Serve as liaison with other departments within the College, the community, and external agencies in order to provide information on available resources, programs, and/or services.
• Involved in hiring, training, supervising and overseeing performance management of employees involved in campus sustainability efforts at all campus locations. This involves facilitating efforts with Americorps employees and support volunteers that are involved in green teams at all campus locations as well as student positions with co-operative education and service learning programs with ASPCC & Sustainability Senators.
• Coordinates professional development related to sustainability for internal and external constituents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• The education and/or work history sections of your online application form must demonstrate that you meet all of the following Minimum Qualifications. The information on the resume/cover letter will not substitute for the completed application.
• Satisfactory references and successful completion of the criminal background check are required to meet the minimum qualifications for hire into this position.

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies or a related sustainability or environmental degree program.Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience related to sustainability.
One year of lead or supervisory experience (successful completion of PCC LEAD Academy or a comparable external leadership training program may substitute for up to 6 months of lead or supervisory experience).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Knowledge and:

• Evidence of a strong passion for sustainable practices;
• Evidence of experience in resource conservation, sustainability policy, practices, and processes;
• Ability to interpret Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Understanding of utilities, facilities maintenance and operations infrastructure;
• Evidence of experience in budgeting principles and practices;
• Evidence of experience in developing alternatives or new models in purchasing activities to support sustainability initiatives;
• Understanding of LEED standards as related to new and renovation construction in facilities;
• Evidence of developing strategic plans, presentation and public speaking
• Experience with writing business and communication plans

Demonstrated Skill in:

• Supervising students, volunteers and staff;
• Ability to discuss and understand academic programs and environment for educating students in sustainability or green collar positions. This includes collaborating with industry, relevant academic departments in discussing curriculum development integrating sustainability into two year technical degrees, transfer credit programs, general coursework, and community education.
• Evidence of outstanding public speaking and presentation skills.
• Coordinating complex, multi-discipline projects involving multiple locations;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations for improvement in support of goals;
• Coordinating activities with internal and/or external groups or agencies;
• Utilizing computer technology used for communication, data gathering including statistical analysis and preparing a variety of reports related to academic and operational information.
• Developing, recommending, implementing, and monitoring policies, procedures;
• Working with diverse cultural and ethnic populations;
• Communicating effectively through active listening, using oral persuasion and written mediums allowing for open dialogue to occur;
• Recycling program development and implementation; developing alternative transportation programs, waste reduction programs and teaching and expanding learning opportunities throug demonstration projects. Special/Preferred Qualifications: Special/Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication including collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated strategic planning experience to develop and implement an organizational sustainability or conservation plan
• Experience compiling and tracking data with complex variables to analyze and report on consumption/use
• Experience developing methods to persuade and implement changes in occupant behavior related to reductions in energy use, waste streams, etc., resulting in cost avoidance
• Experience writing and tracking grant proposals in which external funding has been awarded to an organization; experience implementing and completing grant projects
• Experience in managing resources from multiple funds/budgets
• Experience in leading, mentoring, coaching, recruiting, hiring, training and conducting performance appraisals for staff, students, and service members
• Experience in presenting programs, information, and data to a wide variety of stakeholders including Board of Directors and a diverse college community
• Experience fostering inclusion and equity with diverse populations
• Experience in understanding and interpreting guidelines, rules, regulations, codes and laws
• Experience in implementing practices to foster environmental stewardship and behavior change

Additional Posting Information: Additional Posting Information:To apply for this position you must submit:
1. Completed responses to the Required Questions from the Committee – scroll down to see “Required Questions” below – (Attach document)*
2. Completed online application
3. Cover Letter (attach document)*
4. Current Resume (attach document)*

• When you apply for the position, you will be given an opportunity to attach the above documents. They may be attached in either “Microsoft Word” or “.pdf” formats.
• Normally the starting salary for new employees will be at the entry salary for that level, unless approved for advanced salary placement.
• Upon hire candidate will be required to provide official transcripts for all degrees earned.
• Applicants selected for hire will be required to pass a criminal background check as a condition of employment.
• Effective January 1, 2014, all applicants hired by the college will be required to reimburse PCC for the cost of their criminal background check, through payroll deduction.
• Portland Community College will hire only United States citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. All new employees will be required to complete the designated Immigration Service Employers Verification I-9 form.
• As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

Documents that must be associated with this posting: Resume
Cover Letter
Responses to Required Questions Documents which can be associated with this posting:Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

How to Apply
For complete job description and application instructions, visit: jobs.pcc.edu

As an Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity institution, PCC is actively seeking qualified minorities, women, disabled veterans, veterans and individuals with disabilities to enhance its work force and to reflect the diversity of its student body. Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and selection process. Please notify Human Resources at least three (3) working days prior to the date of need.

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