Program​/Project Coordinator, Senior; Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator) to support the Public Works & Environmental Services Department.

2026

Benefits of Broward County Employment

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
• Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
• Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

This is an advanced professional position supporting the County’s environmental policy, resilience planning, and strategic energy initiatives. This position plays an important role as the lead environmental policy and legislative program coordinator for the Department, responsible for the coordination and development of environmental policy recommendations, advocacy efforts, and implementation of related program initiatives in collaboration with internal, municipal and regional partners.

The successful candidate will support county-wide and regional partnerships, including the County’s engagement in the 4-County Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The successful candidate will also (1) perform high-profile management, communication, and research duties for County climate, resilience, energy, and water programs; (2) identify and support funding opportunities with governmental agencies, and non-profit partners; (3) help advance the County's interests through state and federal programmatic and legislative opportunities;

(4) monitor evolving policy, legislation and regulations and develop advocacy strategies; (5) participate, organize, convene, and staff various work groups and committees; (6) serve as the Department’s policy expert on energy conservation and alternative energy initiatives. Work requires interagency collaborations, independent research and initiative, project ownership, stakeholder engagement, and accountability. Work is reviewed through regular meetings, reports and assignments.

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and strong presentation skills. Must demonstrate strong personal initiative; enjoy working as a team; and have superior organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be familiar with climate pressures within the South Florida landscape, regional environmental issues, and relevant climate mitigation and adaptation policy and programs at state and federal levels. Strong familiarity with the state and federal legislative processes, and knowledge of diverse environmental subjects is preferred, including knowledge in the areas of energy, water resources, and Everglades restoration.

Must have experience in building relationships with public, private, and academic partners. Must excel at completing projects within assigned time frames while planning for future objectives. Demonstrated experience with graphics, website content management, communication tools, social media, and other on-line platforms is preferred.

Administers large-scale programs and/or projects that have County-wide impact.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public policy, environmental…