This position is in the Health Department's Sustainability, Healthy Homes, and Environment Division. The position will be responsible for and support the planning, evaluation, contract development, grant application, and coordination of projects under the Green Cost Share program. The Green Cost Share is a funding program to support investment in solar, energy efficiency, and voluntary air pollution reduction projects by business and property owners.

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• Research and analyze sustainability and environmental issues referred for study by department staff, City elected officials, and external sources.
• Collect and analyze information to identify current and future climate-related concerns for specific populations.
• Based on program data and department goals, develop, coordinate, and manage critical community-based environmental initiatives.
• Prepare written and statistical reports describing current and future trends and the implication of those trends.
• Represent the department in communities by providing technical and advisory support to facilitate the adoption of sustainable technologies and processes at the community level, and with identified groups and organizations.
• Monitor and analyze State and Federal legislative activity and prepare reports regarding impact on the City.
• Act as an advocate for the City by driving policy initiatives in the appropriate forums and in relationships with other departments, agencies, and programs, both internal and external.
• Work with the City Attorneys' Office, Intergovernmental Relations, State Departments, and other local and community-based health delivery organizations to initiate and respond to legislative issues.
• Assist in drafting proposed legislation on issues identified as important by Department management.
• Negotiate, create, write, and manage contract services and budgets. Monitor performance, including site visits to contractors, to ensure compliance with statistical, programmatic, and financial reporting requirements. Provide technical assistance and training as needed.
• Identify and secure grants and other funding for department use and take a lead role in the preparation of grant proposals for specific health initiatives.
• Assist in developing and overseeing the process for requests for proposals and program applications relevant to the Green Cost Share program, including reviewing and analyzing vendor proposals and making recommendations for funding.
• Serve on variety on boards and community coalitions, communicating current initiative activities and advocating for funds, and responses to community health issues.
• Prepare reports and presentations regarding program activities for grantors, management, elected officials, etc., including annual reports to the State and other organizations.
• Participate in Public Health Emergency Preparedness planning, training, and response as needed and assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Political Science, Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, or equivalent.

Minimum Experience:
Three years of relevant experience that closely matches the describe responsibilities above, which includes organizational, management and strategic planning.

Licenses/ Certifications:
Valid Driver's License

Selection Process:

• Master's degree in Public Health, Public Administration, Public Policy, Environmental or Energy Policy, or equivalent preferred.
• Considerable knowledge of community health issues or a specific subset, depending on assignment.
• Knowledge of strategic planning and organization management.
• Skill in policy development and analysis, government relations, project management and marketing communications.
• Excellent relationship building skills to develop partnerships with community and work effectively with broad range of stakeholders including elected and appointed officials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Good knowledge of computer operations, software, and applications.

As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose-serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.

The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.