CITY OF BOWIE: Sustainability Planner, Planning and Sustainability Department

This position is responsible for performing general outreach and marketing work related to the City’s Green Bowie Environmental Program and sustainability initiatives. Creates,edits, and updates the City’s Green Bowie Webpages and the Green Bowie e-newsletter, advertising the City’s green programs and projects, writing publications and miscellaneous environmental communications materials. Works with all forms of media, including government access cable television and social media to promote the Green Bowie environmental message. Serves as staff liaison to Bowie Green Team Executive Committee, managing a variety of green programs including tree rebate, compost bin, Weed Warrior and residential energy audit initiatives. Assists with outreach needs identified by the Bowie Green Team and collaborating with the Watershed Manager in community outreach activities, including presentations to community groups and schools. Implements specific public outreach activities, promoting greenhouse gas reduction efforts, promoting the City’s climate action plan. Assists with grant related outreach activities and actions relating to the University of Maryland’s “Sustainable Maryland Certified” programs and interacting daily with the general public including residents, businesspersons, and elected and appointed officials at many levels of government.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree with major course work in sustainability, green building, energy efficiency, regulatory compliance, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental engineering or natural resource management.
- Minimum of one to three years of professional, relevant work experience in the sustainability field.

SALARY: $65,319 ANNUALLY
Employee Benefits Full Time: Excellent medical, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance; 401(k) with employer match; 457 savings plan. The position allows some ability to telework after 6 months probation.

HOW TO APPLY: PLEASE VISIT THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT: WWW.CITYOFBOWIE.ORG AND CLICK ON THE EMPLOYMENT LINK.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 9, 2024

All applicants MUST submit a completed City of Bowie employment application in order to be considered for this opportunity. COVID-19 vaccination requirement is strongly preferred.

The City of Bowie is a drug and alcohol-testing employer. EOE