Sustainability & Resiliency Coordinator

Sustainability & Resiliency Coordinator – WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED

Join to apply for the Sustainability & Resiliency Coordinator role at WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED.

This job was posted by  For more information, please see:

The City of Wichita is NOT an E-Verify Employer.

• Research, pursue, and complete grant applications and supporting documents, collaborating with city departments on sustainability and resiliency efforts.
• Identify and apply for grants related to sustainability and resilience.
• Assist staff and community members in navigating funding available from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, Federal Tax Credits, and State/Local Rebate Programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act.
• Research, implement, and report on sustainability and resiliency initiatives to appropriate interdepartmental staff.
• Provide expertise on a wide range of environmental topics, including:
  • Drought Planning and Mitigation
  • Electric Vehicles
  • Environmentally friendly purchasing policy
  • Green Business Recognition
  • Green Infrastructure (trees, stormwater drainage)
  • Local Risk Assessment (natural disasters and environmental hazards)
  • Planning and Zoning (solar, transit, urban infill)
  • Urban Heat Mitigation (trees, reflective pavement/roofs)
  • Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Composting
  • Develop environmental education programs and provide training, outreach and best‑practice guidance to staff and the public
• Monitor latest trends and technologies in sustainability; recommend innovative solutions to enhance environmental performance.
• Track greenhouse gas emissions, provide baseline data, and support the City’s efforts to reduce pollution and improve quality of life.
• Monitor monthly utility data and recommend adjustments and improvements.
• Report annually to the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) for scoring on the City’s sustainability efforts.
• Serve as the key contact for interdepartmental sustainability initiatives and communication.
• Serve as a public contact for questions and concerns related to sustainability.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the City of Wichita.

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Creative problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; ability to operate a standard computer keyboard, video display terminal, and electronic spreadsheet tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective time management.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets, basic mathematical operations, and descriptive statistical techniques.
• Knowledge of research techniques and statistical procedures.
• Ability to plan and organize the work of others.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, colleagues from other departments, external partners, and the public.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a valid Kansas driver’s license.
• Employees must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
• Employment offers are contingent upon passing a pre‑employment physical (including drug screening) and satisfactory criminal record check.
• Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws; see https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).%
  E2 98flm-07.pdf for more information.

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at WICHITA COMPANY LIMITED by 2x.

Apply BELOW