Chief of Sustainability Planning
County of San Diego
Date: 16 hours ago
City: San Diego, CA
Contract type: Full time

Job Description
The County of San Diego is seeking a dynamic, independent, and innovative leader to fill a vacancy for Chief of Sustainability Planning. This unclassified management level position is in Planning & Development Services (PDS) and will report to PDS executive management.
The Chief of Sustainability Planning will be responsible for leading efforts to help communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. The Chief will lead the teams developing the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), as well as implementing existing sustainability programs such as sustainable ground water management and the purchase of agricultural easements. Through leadership, this Chief will help guide the teams that conduct research and policy analysis, develop and implement sustainability programs, engage in equitable community outreach, and other related efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the unincorporated county and at County facilities, and ensure our resources are protected for the generations to come.
Click here to view a more detailed job announcement, including the duties and requirements for this position.
Applicants must possess the following: Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification which must include two (2) years of management or supervision; AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies. OR, a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.
Notes: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Qualifying experience will include CAO Group Analyst or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects.
The County of San Diego is seeking a dynamic, independent, and innovative leader to fill a vacancy for Chief of Sustainability Planning. This unclassified management level position is in Planning & Development Services (PDS) and will report to PDS executive management.
The Chief of Sustainability Planning will be responsible for leading efforts to help communities thrive while protecting the region's unique and diverse natural resources. The Chief will lead the teams developing the updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the Multiple Species Conservation Program (MSCP), as well as implementing existing sustainability programs such as sustainable ground water management and the purchase of agricultural easements. Through leadership, this Chief will help guide the teams that conduct research and policy analysis, develop and implement sustainability programs, engage in equitable community outreach, and other related efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the unincorporated county and at County facilities, and ensure our resources are protected for the generations to come.
Click here to view a more detailed job announcement, including the duties and requirements for this position.
Applicants must possess the following: Five (5) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the classification which must include two (2) years of management or supervision; AND a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or certified equivalency for foreign studies. OR, a combination of experience and/or education as stated above.
Notes: A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited U.S. college or university, or a certified foreign studies equivalency, may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. Qualifying experience will include CAO Group Analyst or Project Manager experience that involves leading projects.
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