Sustainability: Business Services Representative

Description

Boulder County Community Services Department is seeking to hire a Sustainability: Business Services Representative. Workforce Boulder County (WfBC) has an opening for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, solution-focused individual to engage and build relationships with Boulder County businesses as a Business Services Representative focused on the Sustainability Industry Sector.

This position will require exceptional interpersonal skills, business acumen, and a thorough knowledge of local business needs and labor market information. This position will have a focus on sustainability, creating career pathways with training and best practices to support businesses transition to this sustainable model which aligns with the County's vision and goal to be 100% electrical and zero gas within the next decade.

This is a full-time, benefited position. This position will work Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. This position will work remote and out of locations in Longmont and Boulder, Colorado. Under Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) guidelines, this position is exempt.

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.

Hiring Salary Range: $70,320.00 - $85,794.00 Annually

Tentative Hiring Timeline:

• Phone Screening: April 8th
• First Round Interviews: April 15th
• Second Round Interviews: April 22nd
• Reference Check: April 29th

New employees receive an 80-hour bank (Download PDF reader) of vacation at the time of hire, in addition to 8 hours of both vacation and medical leave accruals each month. Boulder County offers bountiful benefits, including pension contributions.
Boulder County employees may qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Visit studentaid.gov for more information.

Examples of Duties

• Conduct in-depth research on current sustainability best practices, trends, and emerging technologies within the field
  
• Analyze labor market information related to the sustainability workforce, identifying skill gaps and needs in areas like electrification, HVAC, plumbing, etc.
  
• Collaborate with the Boulder County Office of Sustainability, local employers, and community stakeholders to identify job creation opportunities and training needs in sustainable practices
  
• Engage with stakeholders to advance community sustainability goals and initiatives, especially as it relates to Career Pathway Development
  
• Develop clear and measurable sustainability project goals, objectives, initiatives, or strategies in collaboration with the Office of Sustainability department and other stakeholders
  
• Assist in the implementation of sustainability projects, ensuring alignment with Boulder County’s identified goals and objectives to be 100% electrical and zero gas within the next decade
  
• Monitor and track sustainability indicators such as energy usage, natural resource usage, waste generation, and recycling rates to assess the effectiveness of initiatives
  
• Assess proposed sustainability initiatives, considering factors like cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility, and community acceptance
  
• Provide technical or administrative support for sustainability programs or issues as needed as WfBC works to develop a sustainability workforce network
  
• Review, revise, and create sustainability proposals or policies to reflect current best practices and regulatory requirements
  
• Develop reports and presentations to effectively communicate the impact and effectiveness of sustainability initiatives to stakeholders, decision-makers, and the public
  
• Maintain plans and documentation related to sustainability projects for reference and reporting purposes
  
• Collect information on electrification and green building practices to provide informed recommendations to decision-makers
  
• Research regulatory, technical, and market issues related to sustainability to ensure compliance and relevance
  
• Identify and procure necessary resources to implement sustainability programs or projects effectively
  
• Identify or create new sustainability indicators that accurately measure progress toward Boulder County’s sustainability goals
• Performs related work, as required
• May be reassigned during emergency situations

Required Qualifications

PLEASE NOTE: When completing your application describe all relevant education and experience, as applications are assessed based on the required qualifications listed. Resumes and other attachments are not accepted in lieu of completed applications andwill not be reviewed in the initial screening process. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your attachments will then be shared with the hiring team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Boulder County is looking for well qualified candidates to fill our positions. Any combination of relevant education and experience is encouraged. In this position, we are looking for a minimum of 6 years of combined education and experience in a related field, including 3 years experience in an office or business environment AND 3 years of high-level customer service and proven experience working with the public.

DRIVER'S LICENSE:

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record
  • For more information regarding a clean driving record, please click here.
• Access to reliable transportation that is readily available for business use

BACKGROUND CHECK:

• A job offer is contingent on passing a background investigation

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess the ability to keyboard at 45 words per minute.

Supplemental Information

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• Proven experience using various forms of technology and programs to develop and provide presentations, Programs utilized include Adobe Acrobat DC, Canva, Microsoft Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in workforce development, business development, career pathway development, or sustainability sector
• Experience in relationship building and partnership development
• Experience with public speaking, presenting, and business writing
• Experience with internet research, and labor market research

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills with businesses, co-workers, and other team members
• Skilled in Developing Relationships with Industry Sector Partners
• Skilled in Public Speaking & Public Relations
• Must demonstrate initiative, be well organized, motivated, detailed oriented and accuracy driven
• Must be able to handle assignments quickly and efficiently, and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and data analytics
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities
• Ability to translate complex topics through written and visual communications
• Ability to demonstrate professionalism and proficiency in performing tasks requiring good judgment and superior attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently coordinate many activities and work effectively
• Knowledge or experience of Workforce Development practices and experience working with businesses
• Knowledge of Sustainability practices amongst businesses, labor market in sustainability
• Knowledge and dedication to advancing community sustainability

• Outstanding options of comprehensive health plans that include vision and dental coverage. Information can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)
• Additional Benefits can be found HERE. (Download PDF reader)
  • Including:
    • Family-forming benefits- infertility treatment, adoption and surrogacy reimbursements
    • 12 weeks Paid Caregiver leave
    • Breast feeding friendly-work environment
    • Sick child care, an infants-at-work policy
    • Access to LifeMart discount hub, including discounts on childcare centers, event tickets, travel and more!
    • Access to a nationally-recognized wellness program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • PERA 401k
    • Social Security retirement plans
    • Additional Life and Disability Insurance
    • Critical Illness and Accidental Insurance
    • County-paid tuition assistance
    • Eligible for PSLF- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
    • Free EcoPass
    • Hospital Indemnity
    • ID Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
    • 8 Hours of Paid Public Service Leave
• Generous paid time off
  • Holidays
    • New Year's Day January 1
    • Martin Luther King's Birthday January
    • Presidents' Day February
    • Memorial Day May
    • Juneteenth June 19
    • Independence Day July 4
    • Labor Day September
    • Indigenous People's Day
    • General Election Day November (first Tuesday after the first Monday, even years)
    • Veterans' Day November 11
    • Thanksgiving Day November
    • Friday after Thanksgiving*
    • Christmas Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
    • Christmas Day December 25
    • New Year’s Eve- ½ day (full day off depends on day of the week)
  • Vacation**
    • 80-hour bank of vacation at the time of hire
    • Eight hours of vacation per month for the first year of continuous service, then accrue twelve hours of vacation per month after the first year of continuous service.
  • Medical**
    • Eight hours of medical leave for each month employed.
• PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
  • Employer contribution to Social Security: 7.65% of salary
  • Employer contribution to PERA (Local Government Division- most county employees: 14.76%

• The District Attorney’s Office observe Francis Xavier Cabrini Day on the first Monday in October and omit the Friday after Thanksgiving

**Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.