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- Sustainability Coordinator - Facilities and Planning
Position
Summary
To
advance Portland State University's efforts as a sustainability
leader in higher education by working with senior officers,
other administrators, faculty, staff, students, and PSU's
Academic Sustainability program staff to provide the knowledge
skills and motivation to integrate sustainability values
and practices into the University's strategic planning processes;
the management of its resources and operations; facilities
planning and design; its research activities; the curriculum;
and the extra-curricular life of the University. Working
in close collaboration with PSU's Academic Sustainability
Program staff, the Sustainability Coordinator will continue
to develop a strategy to embed principles of sustainable
prosperity in all of the University's roles – as a place
of learning and research, a business enterprise, and a member
of the local community. Portland State University is an
urban campus of over 24,000 students located in the heart
of downtown Portland, Oregon.
The
Sustainability Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director
of Facilities & Planning and works with all sectors
of the University. He/she acts as a liaison to the Provost's
office, the Vice Presidents' offices, faculty, staff, students
and the Coordinator of Academic Sustainability Programs.
The Sustainability Coordinator is the chief contact with
the external community about issues and advances in sustainable
practices on PSU's campus, providing the connection between
campus and regional efforts.
Duties
and Responsibilities
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Encourage
and facilitate campus sustainability programs initiated
by student, faculty and staff community members. Foster
and coordinate new ideas and concepts about sustainability
programming themes and identify materials and resources
to supplement, expand or replace existing sustainability
programming. Coordinate information, operational needs,
and research related to facilities and planning among
campus departments and identify and help acquire financial
incentives and tools for implementing projects.
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Provide training and guidance to the University community
and serve as a central information source about campus
sustainability issues. This includes creating and implementing
educational campaigns and activities that promote environmental
stewardship among all members of the college community
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Develop relationships with outside parties including the
City of Portland, local community organizations and other
educational institutions with which PSU could collaborate
on sustainability efforts related to facilities and planning.
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Establish a mechanism for tracking campus energy and water
use, waste recycling, toxics and other metrics; reporting
regularly to the administration, student government and
the campus community.
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Work with individual departments to educate faculty and
staff about resource conservation strategies and help
develop sustainability plans that meet departmental needs.
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Evaluate purchasing practices of the University and encourage
the purchase of sustainable products and services.
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Continue to develop and encourage waste reduction and
recycling programs on campus.
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Manage the “PSU Recycles!” campus recycling program. Directly
supervise classified staff and student employees in support
of the program.
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Manage and maximize PSU's innovative Resource Management
contract for garbage and recycling hauling services.
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Present relevant and timely information to the administration
and campus community about ways to improve environmental
and energy performance.
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Assist Administration in defining goals, performance metrics
and a long range plan for sustainability at PSU. Monitor
and evaluate program and cost effectiveness, document
performance trends, and recommend and implement modifications
to improve program effectiveness.
- Explore and help implement
water and energy conservation programs to reduce the University's
natural resource consumption.
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Promote renewable and distributed energy projects, such
as photovoltaic and hydrogen fuel cells.
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Give public tours and present at conferences.
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Provide direction and support for continued development
of campus sustainability web site.
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Manage graduate students working in Facilities & Planning
on sustainability related projects.
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Oversee the execution of projects and related budgets
receiving grant monies related to sustainability.
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Promote sustainable building practices in all areas of
building design, construction and remodeling. Promote
LEED standards and provide staff support for LEED certified
projects whenever possible.
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The
position requires a bachelor's degree, although a master's
degree in public administration, environmental science,
or a related field is preferable.
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The
applicant must possess strong communication and interpersonal
skills and have prior experience in coordinating, organizing
and implementing programs and events.
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Candidates
must have training and/or experience in resource conservation
and sustainability practices.
Preferred
Qualifications
- Strong preference for
applicants with experience in training, educational
outreach, and knowledge of sustainability issues and
networks.
- Work experience managing
personnel and environmental resources in a public or
private setting.
- Familiarity with higher
education organizational and operational structure.
Compensation
$45,000
– $52,000 plus an excellent benefits package including fully
paid healthcare, reduced tuition rates, and a generous retirement
and vacation package.
To
Apply
Send
the following to the email or address below:
Send
1) a letter of interest, 2) a resume with the names, addresses
and phone numbers of three supervisor references that can
speak to the candidate's ability to meet the requirements
stated above, and 3) salary requirements, and 4) required
supplemental information: current salary, and reason for
leaving employment.
The
letter, resume, references and required supplemental information
should be limited to no more than five pages. Please submit
the completed application materials as follows:
Email
(preferred, with the attachments sent as one file): employment-fap@lists.pdx.edu
Mailing
address:
Chair,
Sustainability Coordinator Search Committee
Portland
State University
Facilities
& Planning
PO
Box 751-FAP
Portland, OR 97207-0751
503-725-4329
Portland
State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity
Institution and, in keeping with the President's diversity
initiative, welcomes applications from diverse candidates
and candidates who support diversity.
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