Help shape the future of sustainable parks management in Boise. This role leads the development and implementation of department-wide sustainability initiatives, promotes efficient water use practices, and integrates pest management strategies that support healthy, resilient public spaces. You’ll also play a key role in managing property-related operations for Boise Parks and Recreation.
To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.Why the City of Boise?
The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:
- Zero-premium medical coverage for you and your family
- PERSI retirement plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
- 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- $500 annual wellbeing incentive
- Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
- Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours’ notice will be provided prior to closing.- Oversees the development and execution of sustainability program planning including project identification and prioritization, facilitation of Department staff and stakeholder involvement and tracking of project execution and progress. Provides technical expertise to Department staff and outreach to community groups. Develops and implements approaches and metrics to ensure the overall sustainability of the Department is progressing towards goals associated with citywide initiatives.
- Manages efficient water use program including handling of water use contracts and water rights issues associated with Department water use for irrigation and maintenance of Department sites. Using best available technology tracks water use and produces annual reporting for stakeholders. Monitors, reviews and approves Annual Irrigation Assessments. Attends Irrigation District and Canal/Lateral Association Board meetings where appropriate and monitors various irrigation improvement activities. Works with Asset Management on stormwater and irrigation storage ponds and MS4 reporting. Establishes and files for Beneficial Use Certifications.
- Performs property management responsibilities including Construction Use License Applications processing and Administration. Works with Parks planner and Code Enforcement on Park property encroachment and other Department property-related issues. Facilitates and assists with internal notification, distribution and invoicing/payment of Dig Line tasks. Works with the Design and Development team for new park and project wells, water lines, storm drains. Serves as liaison for Department with regard to Forestry and Volunteer Coordination on Boise River vegetation management and Bank Stabilization work (Greenbelt) and Foothills vegetation and fire risk work.
- Performs detailed assessments of Department water, materials, land and energy use as well as site efficiencies, food production/consumption and transportation. Assists all units with tracking and management methods for sustainability focus areas. Manages Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program including tracking and accounting for pesticide use for maintenance of department sites.
- Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training- A Bachelor’s degree in environmental or science field(s), engineering or related field and two years’ administration experience in the environmental field(s) working with broad sustainability concepts and projects, federal and state regulatory statutes governing municipal activities as it relates to sustainability, water use, and pesticide management and or equivalent combination experience and education.
Knowledge of: - Sustainability, engineering, chemical and biological principals, terminology and techniques relating to a variety of environmental programs.
- Environmental control, project assessment and site development.
- Civil engineering and chemical, physical and biological sciences; public administration and budgeting.
- Engineering problem analysis.
- Management techniques and principles.
- Project management techniques.
- Property management principles, methods and practices.
- EPA and various state and local regulations pertaining to sustainability, water rights and chemical applications.
Ability to:- Collaborate and motivate results toward sustainability initiatives.
- Assess training needs.
- Evaluate and interpret various federal, state and local regulations.
- Display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations.
- Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance.
- Complete assignments in a timely fashion.
- Understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations.
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
- Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.
Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training- Master’s Degree in Environmental Engineering, Public Administration or related field. Creative and dynamic qualifications that create results-oriented outcomes.
Licensing And Other RequirementsSpecial RequirementsApplicants must be able to pass:- City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation.
- Driving Record Check.
The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Efforts While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Work includes sensory ability to talk and hear. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.
Working Environment Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.
