THE POSITION
The County’s Sustainability Manager is responsible for developing and overseeing a wide variety of sustainability programs and special projects. The sustainability programs may address topics such as climate adaptation, sea level rise, energy efficiency and green buildings, infrastructure and services, transportation modes and commute alternatives, and environmentally friendly purchasing.

The position reports to the Deputy County Executive, Administrative Services.

Key responsibilities of the position include:

Developing and coordinating sustainability related programs
Overseeing and coordinating the implementation of the County’s Climate Action Plan policies
Overseeing projects and programs to reduce county and community generated greenhouse gasses with the objective of improving the Sacramento County environment
Leading a Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force to oversee the development and implementation of a climate emergency response plan
Fostering community engagement and collaboration with industry experts to achieve program objectives
Facilitating cross departmental planning efforts
Leading or coordinating special projects on behalf of the Deputy County Executive, Administrative Services
Performing research and analysis on policies, government reports and legislation
Coordinating cross departmental funding and fiscal braiding opportunities
Provide highly complex staff assistance to the County Executive Office

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must demonstrate they meet the minimum qualifications for the Sustainability Manager (Principal Planner) exam. The Minimum Qualifications for this position are as follows:

Either: 1. One year of full-time paid experience employed by the County of Sacramento in the class of Senior Planner.

Or: 2a. Three years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a management capacity;

And

2b. A Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in public administration, ecological studies, environmental planning and management, environmental studies, geography, natural resources, urban or regional planning or other field closely related to the intent of the class.

Or: 3. Seven years of full-time paid professional experience in environmental, urban and/or regional planning which must have included performing analytical duties in one of the following kinds of planning activities associated with a planning agency: comprehensive, regional, area, or community planning; public infrastructure environmental analysis; plan/proposal review; general plan amendments; CEQA/NEPA document preparation; zoning; land division; housing administration; information services; urban renewal; or planning administration; of which one year must have been in a management capacity.

Note: Related fields above may include archaeology, anthropology, architectural history, biology, botany, business administration, climatology, economics, engineering, geology, historic preservation, hydrology, political science, range management, recreation administration (outdoor resource management), watershed management, and wildlife management.

HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for this incredible opportunity, applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application and supplemental questionnaire via the County’s job site at www.saccountyjobs.net.

To be immediately considered for this opportunity, apply by Thursday, May 8, 2025. Interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of May 19, 2025.

Following the filing deadline, applicants will be screened according to the qualifications outlined above. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the interview and selection process. If you have questions and for additional information about this position, please contact DPS-Recruitment@saccounty.gov.