Sustainability Analyst*

The Sustainability Analyst will support the development, implementation and monitoring of several transformative efforts underway in 2024 including a Climate Action and Adaption Plan, Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Plan, capital projects like the LEED Gold Museum expansion, the Northside Ag Innovation Center, Citywide Tree Inventory, organic waste diversion program, co-digestion project, Eastside Climate Collaborative Transformative Climate Community project and many more. This is an exciting career opportunity to support the efforts of an award-winning City.

The City of Riverside's extraordinary efforts in sustainability have contributed to the City receiving awards for its green fleet, local food system program, waste to energy co-digestion, complete streets, community engagement, climate action plan and, after a statewide competition, was selected for the Southern California Headquarters of the California Air Resources Board, which is the largest LEED Platinum Net Zero building on the planet. The City's sustainability efforts began in 2005 with the creation of a Clean and Green Taskforce, 2007 Sustainability Policy Statement, its first LEED certified building in 2010, a subregional Climate Action Plan in 2014, and the City's first Climate Action Plan in January 2016.

The Envision Riverside 2025 Strategic Plan, approved by the City Council in 2020, established the City's map for desired outcomes in Sustainability including the Environmental Stewardship strategic priority, which includes six goals: a zero-carbon electric grid, management of water resources, healthy air quality, waste reduction, natural land management and community-wide carbon neutrality by 2040. The City Council approved an Office of Sustainability (2020) within the City Manager's Office with a core of existing staff and, more recently, approved the addition of two full-time personnel.

Under general supervision, the Sustainability Analyst will assist with preparation of revenue estimates; assist in monitoring performance criteria for work programs of City departments; perform specialized work in finance and budget analysis, preparation, administration and reports; perform a variety of studies and research relative to programs and their financial support; provide financial/budgetary staff support to a large department; and perform related work as required.
* Sustainability Analyst is a working title; official job classification is Management Analyst.Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in staff research and analyses activities of moderate difficulty concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations, procedures and policies; make recommendations for departmental and city policy.
• Assist with the developing, implementing, projecting and monitoring revenue and expense related activities for city programs and contracted services.
• Participate in the analysis and control of budget expenditures.
• Participate in the development of management information systems and processes.
• Provide technical assistance to departments and/or divisions in the formulation of budget requests.
• Participate in research and analyses activities concerning organizational structure, staffing, operations and policies.
• Prepare council reports, statistical tables, charts and graphs.
• Lead and coordinate work projects of para-professional, technical and administrative support staff.
• May supervise technical and administrative support staff.

Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting or a closely related field. Additional professional experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: One year of experience in governmental budgetary, finance, and revenue analysis and projections activities, preferably in municipal government.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid, appropriate Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience managing City/Municipal projects
• A degree in environmental science, environmental policy, sustainability, data analytics, engineering or related combination
• Experience in conveying ecological/climatic principals, environmental regulations and related information to the public

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
   

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Employment Type: Full-time