Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator)

Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy And Legislative Program Coordinator)The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Program/Project Coordinator, Senior (Environmental Policy and Legislative Program Coordinator) to support the Public Works & Environmental Services Department.This is an advanced professional position supporting the County's environmental policy, resilience planning, and strategic energy initiatives. This position plays an important role as the lead environmental policy and legislative program coordinator for the Department, responsible for the coordination and development of environmental policy recommendations, advocacy efforts, and implementation of related program initiatives in collaboration with internal, municipal and regional partners.The successful candidate will support county-wide and regional partnerships, including the County's engagement in the 4-County Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. The successful candidate will also (1) perform high-profile management, communication, and research duties for County climate, resilience, energy, and water programs; (2) identify and support funding opportunities with governmental agencies, and non-profit partners; (3) help advance the County's interests through state and federal programmatic and legislative opportunities; (4) monitor evolving policy, legislation and regulations and develop advocacy strategies; (5) participate, organize, convene, and staff various work groups and committees; (6) serve as the Department's policy expert on energy conservation and alternative energy initiatives.Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, and strong presentation skills. Must demonstrate strong personal initiative; enjoy working as a team; and have superior organizational skills. The preferred candidate will be familiar with climate pressures within the South Florida landscape, regional environmental issues, and relevant climate mitigation and adaptation policy and programs at state and federal levels.Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in political science, public policy, environmental planning/science or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience. Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License based on area of assignment.