Introduction
Prince William County will be hiring its first ever Climate Risk and Resilience Manager under the Office of Sustainability. This position will serve as a subject matter expert for developing and managing projects and programs that contribute to the County’s climate resilience goal and tracking progress towards the goal.
About This Role
This new full-time position will be supporting implementation of the County’s Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP), which includes action strategies around climate adaptation and resilience.
The Climate Risk and Resilience Manager position will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing climate adaptation, and resiliency strategies to meet the county’s goal of becoming climate resilient by the year 2030.
They will work across internal departments, external agencies, and community stakeholders to stand up programs and projects that mitigate the impacts of climate change and protect natural resources. The work will build upon mitigations for climate risks that were identified in the County’s Vulnerability Assessment including flooding, extreme temperatures, and electric grid resiliency. This role will involve working directly with community members and organizations to gather data, implementing effective community engagement campaigns, and supporting equitable access to climate adaptation resources in the community.
This position will also serve as a liaison with the Office of Emergency Management supporting resilience planning, hazard mitigation efforts, and increase community outreach and engagement with all aspects of the community, including the private sector. They will participate in the County’s Hazard Mitigation Workgroup, as well as, support the implementation of the County’s Flood Resilience Plan. In addition, this position will support the exploration and execution of programmatic improvements to increase climate resilience and hazard mitigation efforts.
Work will be conducted under the direct supervision of the Office of Sustainability Director.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED accompanied by seven (7) years of experience developing, implementing, and managing climate adaptation and resiliency strategies, including, but not limited to, flood resilience, hazard mitigation, or other natural hazards resiliency or vulnerability planning on a community-wide scale.
Preferences
- Master’s degree preferred
- Applied experience demonstrating a strong understanding of community resilience, climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, flood mitigation, risk assessment, nature-based solutions, social equity, decision support tools, risk communication, and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with implementing community engagement campaigns, providing access to climate adaptation resources.
- Experience with analyzing proposed land use projects for potential impacts on natural resources.
- Experience with collecting and reporting data that involves multiple agencies or organizations.
- Ability to present complex technical information in understandable terms.
- Experience with quantifying the value of ecosystem services.
- Experience researching, planning, and developing operational plans, policies, procedures, and guidance to promote resilience and mitigation.
Work Schedule
Works Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm. May have to attend meetings or events outside of the set work hours a few times a quarter. This position would allow for telework two days a week.
Hiring Salary Range: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annual
We Also Offer Great Benefits Including
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
- Paid Annual Leave
- Paid Personal Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
- Optional Group Life Insurance
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here PSLF for additional information.
NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety, click here.
Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.
Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:
- Temporary
- Provisional
- Seasonal employees
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Prince William County Benefit Programs
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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1). Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2). My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application; 3). Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4). If selected, my employment dates will be verified back three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.
- Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
- No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.
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Please select the best option the reflect your highest completed education.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Environmental or Systems Planning, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Management, Resilience, Hazard Mitigation, or a similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in non-related field.
- Associates degree
- High school diploma or GED
- None of the above
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Please quantify your experience developing, implementing, and managing climate adaptation and resiliency strategies, including, but not limited to, flood resilience, hazard mitigation, or other natural hazards resiliency or vulnerability planning on a community-wide scale.
- 7 years of more
- 4-6 years
- 1-3 years
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience with organizing stakeholder engagement for climate resiliency initiatives across multiple agencies or organizations:
- 7 years or more
- 5-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 1 year of experience
- No expereince
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Please quantify your experience with flood resilience planning on a community-wide scale.
- 7 years or more
- 5-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience with collecting and reporting data that involves multiple agencies or organizations
- 7 years or more
- 5-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience with quantifying the value of ecosystem services.
- 7 years or more
- 5-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please quantify your experience with community engagement around climate risks and mitigation.
- 7 years or more
- 5-6 years
- 2-4 years
- 1 year of experience
- No experience
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Please indicate your previous work environment(s): (Select all that apply)
- Local government
- State Government
- Federal Government
- Public Safety agency
- Private Industry
- None of the above
- Required Question
