Job Summary
Serves as project manager for large and complex sustainability projects, both on Oakland County Campus and county-owned property, as well as county-wide. Responsible for the overall execution to include design, budget, schedule, and projected community and climate impacts. May be responsible for developing policies and plans associated with sustainability and for bidding purposes. Assists in the bidding process, if needed, for professional services and contracts. Interacts with all County departments as an Office of Environmental Sustainability representative. Interacts with the public as an Office of Environmental Sustainability representative. Develops content and reports to support Environmental Sustainability Officer. May conduct modest administrative work such as meeting coordination, partner engagement and follow up, and other related tasks. Reviews specifications and obtains quotes for a variety of goods and services associated with sustainability efforts. Utilizes current County-wide and/or department specific software to complete assignments.
Minimum Qualifications
Applications will be rejected if the following information is not provided at the time of application:
- Thoroughly documented work history
- Transcript with degree and award date
- The application is incomplete in ANY capacity
At the time of application, applicants must:
1. Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Sustainability, Public Policy, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or related field of study.
2.Have had at least five (5) years of full-time experience in sustainability.
NOTE: Applicants possessing transcripts from a college or university outside of the United States will be required to provide documentation of degree equivalency from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (
http://naces.org/members.html). The degree evaluation will be required for application processing.
3. Pass the complete examination, including the employment medical, established for this classification.
4. Successfully complete the six month probationary period.
Work History
You are required to include your work experience in the Work Experience Section of your NEOGOV application. If you have previously included work history on a resume you must transfer your work history into the Work Experience Section prior to applying. Attached resumes will not be reviewed or considered. Please review the job posting, specifically the purpose of the position and the minimum qualifications, prior to answering the work experience question; and note that only related work experience will be considered. NOTE: Provide full detail in the employment history section noting the skills, experience and hours worked per week pertaining to the minimum qualifications.
College Transcripts
If you have completed education higher than a high school diploma or GED, you must attach a copy of your official/unofficial transcript(s) that clearly state the type of degree and date awarded/conferred, institution name, and applicant name; and is in a format that cannot be modified or edited. Your application will not be considered for further review if you have failed to provide this information. Transcripts from outside the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://naces.org/members.html). This documentation must be attached to your application if you are certifying you have an education higher than high school/GED. NOTE: This section is used for TRANSCRIPTS ONLY.
