SUSTAINABILITY ADMINISTRATOR

POSITION SUMMARY

The Sustainability Administrator develops, plans, organizes, and implements programs and projects and supervises assigned staff related to the City's sustainability and climate resilience initiatives. This position supports strategic planning at the Division level and coordinates projects across the City.
This job classification is included within the bargaining unit represented by Federation of Public Employees and therefore is subject to the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Fort Lauderdale and Federation of Public Employees.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Supervises the work of assigned personnel; delegates and reviews work assignments; conducts performance evaluations
• Manages projects and programs involving energy, sustainability, and climate resilience
• Oversees ordinance revisions, leads organizational sustainability and resilience planning, and provides comprehensive planning support
• Tracks and reports on performance metrics related to programs and projects; interprets and analyzes technical and statistical information
• Provides strategic planning and technical input on sustainability and resilience to internal and external stakeholders
• Represents the division in the formulation, implementation, evaluation and presentation of sustainability and resilience plans and programs
• Attends meetings, reviews reports, and makes recommendations concerning projects
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS, PREFERENCES & WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. Bachelor's Degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or a related field

2. Must possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience developing and implementing sustainability and resilience related projects and programs or related experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience.

3. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis of the required experience or education.
4. If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates must attach a DD214 Member 4 form, and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form(J-204)to the online application.

As public servants, employees may be required to work immediately before, during, and/or after an emergency. All employees must be available and able to work assigned shifts as determined by their Department Heads.

PHYSICAL STANDARDS REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
The position is generally sedentary. Employees sit most of the time, but may walk or stand for brief periods of time. Occasional field visits may involve inspections of mechanical spaces or equipment, potentially located in/on roofs, basements, mechanical rooms, etc.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PREFERENCES:

• Master's Degree in a Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Administration, Urban Planning, or closely related field
• Certified Energy Manager, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design credential
• Certified Climate Change Professional (CC-P), or International Society of Sustainability Professions (ISSP) Sustainability Excellence Associate (SEA) or Professional (SEP).

HOW TO APPLY & SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants may be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.

An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form ( J-204 ).



The City of Fort Lauderdale offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance.

Click here for an overview of employment informationincluding our benefits package.

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Say "Hello" to the City of Fort Lauderdale and Say "Goodbye" to Your Student Loan!
Under the U.S. Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, the remaining balance on your student loan may be forgiven after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time at the City of Fort Lauderdale! Click here for more information or to see if you qualify.

In addition to the competitive benefits package and salary, the City of Fort Lauderdale participates in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) which offers an investment option and a pension option and requires a 3% contribution from employees. All new City of Fort Lauderdale employees are automatically enrolled in FRS. Click here to view additional information on the Florida Retirement System.

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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