Sustainability Coordinator

Sustainability Coordinator - Sustainability

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The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Sustainability Coordinator or the Senior Sustainability Coordinator classification. The salary range for the Sustainability Coordinator is $57,816 - $86,725 annually; for the Senior Sustainability Coordinator position is $63,742 – $95,614 annually.

Join the City of Plano’s award-winning sustainability division as a sustainability coordinator or senior sustainability coordinator, depending on qualifications, and be part of a high-impact team of passionate sustainability leaders. This position focuses on energy conservation, clean air practices, grant application and management and innovative project implementation. Likewise, it entails close collaboration with the team for excellence in program development and delivery as well as active engagement of a variety of audiences to promote sustainable practices at home, school, work and beyond.

The target hiring range for this position is $57,817 - $79,679, depending on qualifications.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
• Enrollment in the Retirement Security Plan (RSP) which is fully funded by the City
• Up to three weeks of paid vacation
• Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
• Nine paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Free Library Card
• Free recreation center membership

And so much more! Learn about our benefits here.

Flexible scheduling options are available, including a four (4) ten-hour workweek and alternative shift start and end times, to support work-life balance. The City of Plano is committed to employee growth and professional development and provides access to numerous paid trainings and certification opportunities.

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Under general supervision, the Environmental Education & Community Outreach Coordinator is responsible for presentations, programs and activities for schools, community and civic groups and businesses.

There are six positions with this title, each has a separate area of concentration. The posting title indicates which concentration area applies:

• Garden & Landscaping – Responsible for performing activities associated with landscaping and maintenance of the Environmental Education Center (EEC), Nature Explore Classroom and Discovery Trail. Provides oversight and conducts tours and orientations of the EEC. Oversees operations of the Plano Community Garden (PCG) and acts as a liaison between gardeners and division staff. Schedules and works with volunteer groups to accomplish special projects and tasks.
• Litter Awareness – Responsible for coordinating proper solid waste management, litter prevention, illegal dumping and beautification programming to prevent and reduce litter in the community.
• Waste Reduction – Responsible for coordinating recycling, waste reduction, household chemical reuse, electronic waste, and proper solid waste management programming to increase the residential recycling rate.
• Sustainability – Responsible for performing a wide range of functions including design and implementation of various sustainability projects.
• Outreach & Engagement – Responsible for producing articles, social media content, design work, award applications and outreach material for all SEED division education and outreach programs. Assist the SEED team in promoting and seeking new engagement opportunities for programs and presentations.
• Water Quality & Conservation – Responsible for developing, administering and evaluating water education programming that supports the City’s Water Management Plan, Drought & Emergency Response Plan, Stormwater Permit and Fats, Oils and Grease (F.O.G.) Program.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform…