Description
City of Phoenix, Arizona
Chief Sustainability Officer
Salary range: Up to $185,000 annually
The city offers an attractive benefit package.
Application deadline: Monday, January 6, 2025.
The City of Phoenix is seeking a visionary Chief Sustainability Officer to help Phoenix fulfill its ambitious goals to be the most sustainable desert city on the planet—with Council adopted 2050 targets of zero carbon, zero waste, transit and parks in every neighborhood, clean air, and a vibrant and healthy food system. Phoenix’s Chief Sustainability Officer is a key executive charged with the critical role of helping lead Phoenix to significantly reduce its carbon emissions through initiatives like: achieving 100% net zero electricity, accelerating electric vehicles (EV) usage, installing solar on city property, and working with utilities on renewable energy efforts.
This executive leadership position will focus on advancing Phoenix's Climate Action Plan goals, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and promoting environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and equitable access to green resources. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sustainability leadership, policy development, or environmental program management; experience securing and managing grants; ability to cultivate strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Candidates shall have Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Sustainability, Strategic Management, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Architecture, or another job related field. It is important for candidates to also have seven years of urban sustainability experience, along with two years in a managerial capacity, working professionally in the government, business, consulting, nonprofit and/or academic sector, and experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, EV infrastructure, or decarbonization efforts. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
To be considered for this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your résumé, cover letter and a list of six work-related references (who will not be contacted without prior notice) online at: https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2416
For questions, please contact:
Kylie Wilson
CPS HR Consulting
kwilson@cpshr.us
To view an online brochure for this position visit: https://executivesearch.cpshr.us/flyer?file=Phoenix_ChiefSustainabilityOfficer_Brochure.pdf
City of Phoenix website: https://www.phoenix.gov 
The City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer.
