Assistant Director; Sustainability​/Regulatory Compliance

Definition

Under general direction, is responsible for ensuring the City’s green initiatives are fully incorporated and implemented pertaining to all aspects of department operations; performs related duties as required.

Special

Note:

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• Participates in the implementation of the Department’s Blueprint Columbus and MS4 program, with particular emphasis on community outreach.
• Reviews and incorporates green infrastructure practices into all applicable capital projects within the department.
• Coordinates as needed with the Office of the Mayor and other City departments on sustainability goals and green projects.
• Recommends to director specific sustainability goals to be achieved for the department; oversees and monitors the accomplishment of these goals.
• Meets with management to increase their understanding of the department’s role and responsibility towards sustainability goals and green initiatives.
• Makes recommendations to or advises management on the need to potentially modify current policy or procedures to best enable the department to meet sustainability and green initiative goals.
• Performs liaison functions with regulatory agencies, political entities, trade associations, and community groups to determine their methods, policies, and concerns on regulatory issues.
• Nurtures and supports collaborative relationships with environmental stakeholders, both inside and outside the City.
• Supervises assigned staff to include signing performance appraisals, approving leave requests, and recommending disciplinary action.
• Oversee other projects as requested by the Director.
• May develop, refine, manage, and implement the Regulatory Compliance Program in the Department of Public Utilities.
• May establish, maintain, and implement processes, procedures, and documentation to assist all operations in maintaining full compliance with all environmental laws, regulations, permit requirements and conditions, and City policy.

Recruitment #: 26-0060-V1

Employment Type:

Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Alexander Henry

Columbus Water & Power

Office of the Public Utilities Director

37 W. Broad St.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

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