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Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste)

Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste)

City of Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO, US
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Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified).ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE : . The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer.We ask that you p...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste)

Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste)

City of Fort CollinsFort Collins, CO, US
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POSITION TITLE : Lead Specialist, Environmental Sustainability (Zero Waste) (Full-Time Regular) (Classified)

REQUISITION # : req8278

DEPARTMENT : Environmental Services

LOCATION : 222 LAPORTE

BENEFIT CATEGORY : Classified (Non-CBU)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Full-Time Regular

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

ANNUAL SALARY RANGE : $68, - 114, (Salaries are paid biweekly)

ANNUAL ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE :   $84, - 96, (Salaries are paid biweekly)

SELECTION PROCESS : Application deadline is 3 : 00 MT on 1 / 16 / 2026 .

The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and / or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-offer background check required . (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)

While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and / or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado.

Why Work For the City of Fort Collins?

  • Medical, dental, vision (for self, spouse, children) – eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire
  • Paid vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional one-time bank of 40 PTO hours for new, full-time, Classified and Unclassified Management hires

Retirement + company contributions – after 6 month probation period and immediate vesting

Flexible spending : Medical expenses FSA, dependent FSA or both

  • Employee Assistance Program : counseling, legal, financial assistance
  • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
  • Wellness program, workout facilities
  • Employee / family onsite health clinic

    • Learning and development opportunities at all levels in the organization with opportunities for career mobility

  • Collaborative work environment

    • To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read

    Job Summary

    The

    Environmental Services Department seeks an experienced project manager with a

    proven track record in waste reduction, recycling, and composting to

    join a dynamic team of sustainability practitioners within the

    Sustainability Services Area. The role requires a commitment

    to environmental stewardship, resilience, and Zero Waste

    strategies pragmatically delivered as part of the Service Area’s

    integrated purpose to create and transform human-centered

    systems, support basic needs, create meaningful value, and progress toward

    a thriving and engaged community.

    With

    particular emphasis on implementing Zero Waste strategy and supporting

    municipal sustainability and adaptation initiatives, this Environmental

    Sustainability Lead Specialist position is expected

    to lead interdepartmental and cross-functional teams to support

    policy development and strategy to advance City Council’s adopted goals and

    priorities. Additionally, this position manages sustainability

    planning, implementation projects, and reporting processes by fostering

    collaboration across the City organization and engaging with the Fort

    Collins community.

    The

    ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional written and verbal

    communication skills to effectively facilitate community and

    staff engagement and must be able to simplify technical information

    for diverse audiences. Extensive experience with data management and

    processing, including data assessment, analysis, interpretation, and

    storytelling to inform decision-making is preferred.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive.

  • Develops plans and policies regarding environmental sustainability and collaborates with other staff and consultants regarding issues.
  • Develops and manages complex projects.
  • Supports the development and implementation of equitable public outreach and engagement.
  • Prepares Council agenda materials; participates in City Council meetings regarding resolutions, ordinances, and programs.
  • Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepares data and annual reports and may conducts periodic public surveys.
  • Responds to community member, employee, and City Council inquiries, complaints and service requests.
  • Responsible for preparing and managing portions of the program budget.
  • Pursues and manages grants.
  • Collaborates on developing a compliance plan for the City’s program including enforcement activities.
  • May serve on task forces and may serve as team leader on interdepartmental and interagency teams related to environmental sustainability.
  • Supports the City of Fort Collins’ Triple Bottom Line decision-making, performance excellence and integrated systems thinking.
  • May hire and direct the work of classified and temporary employees.
  • Conducts best practice research and maintains peer relationships in other communities.

    • Management Responsibilities

    Yes

    City Competencies

  • Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
  • Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
  • A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
  • A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.

    • Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to communicate technical subject matter to the general public and present to diverse audiences, including racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in relevant area.
  • Familiarity with related Federal and State environmental laws and regulations.
  • Ability to develop and implement effective education and engagement campaigns.
  • Familiarity with, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion principles.
  • Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including historically underrepresented populations, in the consideration of impacts and outcomes of a decision-making process.
  • Experience managing contracts and grants
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective professional relationships with peers, stakeholders, customers, and city employees
  • Demonstrated knowledge of practice and principles of project management.
  • Ability to negotiate, facilitate discussion and conflict resolution among diverse groups and individuals.
  • Ability to collect, organize and analyze sets of data; ability to deduce implications of collected data and communicate findings to a non-technical audience.
  • Experience mentoring and / or supervising teams in a supportive and collaborative work environment.
  • Demonstrated expertise with standard Office programs.

    • Required Qualifications

    Minimum Preferred College degree or equivalent work experience. Some positions may require functionally related certification or advanced degrees Bachelor’s degree in planning, sustainability, natural resources management, ecology, planning, public health, or a related 's Degree

    Experience Requirements

  • Five years related experience.

    • At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.