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Reporting to the Department Director, the Deputy Director manages the daily operations of the Department and oversees current department activities such as waste diversion, sustainable procurement, utility data tracking, and grant applications. This position requires coordination with additional county departments, local utility companies, and other external stakeholders. Projects include oversight of the county’s employee Green Team, incorporating alternative fuels into the county fleet, and installation of renewable energy systems and electric vehicle charging stations. The Deputy Director advises on policies for the Department and will coordinate, along with the Director, implementation of the county’s Climate Action Plan.  

• Oversees the county’s utility management software, including its use in data-driven decisions for low-cost or no-cost efficiency projects, as well as capital investments.
• Coordinates county participation in regional sustainability initiatives, including the Pittsburgh 2030 District and the Sustainable Pittsburgh Workplace Designation.
• Provides support to other county departments on sustainability initiatives.
• Secures grants and other assistance from foundations, government agencies, and other organizations.
• Develops, tracks, and monitors implemented measures across County departments.
• Collaborates with other organizations, businesses, and municipalities to encourage, support, and facilitate sustainability initiatives.
• Assists sustainability staff in leading the county employee Green Team through education, trainings, and project coordination.
• Supervises the day-to-day operations of the Department, including sustainability department staff.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested. 

• Energy conservation programs.
• Climate action plans.
• System commissioning and building maintenance principles.
• Current federal, state, and local environmental regulations and policies.
• Allegheny County government structure.
• Federal, state, and local agencies and available funding for sustainable practices.
• Local foundations and funding priorities.
• Grant writing.
• Principles and practices of leadership and employee supervision.

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Energy Management Software.
• LEED Green Building Standards; LEED® Green Associate™ certification preferred.   

• Secure grants and assistance for projects.
• Create and implement appropriate management systems that track and measure sustainability program effects.
• Quickly assess large amounts of information and data while considering and evaluating the relationships between numerous factors.
• Work across disciplines, departments, and programs.
• Think strategically and plan, organize, coordinate, and manage personnel and programs of a large and diversified organization.
• Provide responsible leadership and obtain support for the implementation of department objectives, strategies, and goals.
• Communicate clearly and persuasively.
• Be a team member and motivate and educate others, working cooperatively and constructively with administrative and elected officials, peers, and staff.
• Coordinate a countywide effort to develop and implement sustainability best management practices, standards, and procedures.

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