Sustainability Manager jobs in Vermont

Bennington College invites applications for a Director of Systems, Environmental Safety and Sustainability to join a dynamic and highly engaged Facilities Management team. This newly-created position is responsible for the day-to-day management and operations of the College’s mechanical systems infrastructure, safety compliance and sustainability plan. The Director serves as part of the Buildings & Grounds leadership team and will work in close partnership with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, to whom they will report. The Director of Systems, Environmental Safety and Sustainability is expected to develop a strategic and proactive operations plan that meets the evolving needs of a small and active campus community, ensuring that students, faculty, staff and guests of the College have a safe, healthy and comfortable living, learning and working environment.

The Director of Systems, Environmental Safety and Sustainability oversees and manages a highly engaged and committed technical team (boiler attendants, electricians and plumbers) and is responsible for ensuring that staff have the training and expertise to effectively respond to the needs of campus. The Director serves as the internal expert on systems and facilities safety matters, ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations related to environmental, health and safety regulations. The Director will engage with a range of campus constituents, including students, to advance this work. The Director of Systems, Environmental Safety and Sustainability serves as part of the regular on-call response team and is required to respond to campus emergency situations that involve facilities, weather and related incidents.

The Director is expected to evaluate, assess and lead the long-term sustainability goals for the College, building on the progress made to date including plans outlined in the Climate Action Plan (CAP) which showcases the College’s commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2030. The College’s biomass facility, as noted within the Climate Action Plan, is a 4,800-square-foot addition to the College's utility plant which has resulted in a drastic reduction of the campus's carbon output. It provides 85 percent of the heat for the Bennington College campus.

Bennington College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement, and tuition benefits including Tuition Exchange scholarships. The College also offers an on-site fitness center as well as generous time off benefits.

General Responsibilities

The Director of Systems, Environmental Safety and Sustainability is primarily responsible for ensuring the proper operation and maintenance of all College building and infrastructure systems; participating in College safety initiatives; ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, and ensuring that the College complies with all environmental, health and safety regulations; keeping track of required safety plans, audits and training requirements and striving to ensure that plans and inspections are complete and up to date.

As directed (and in the absence of the Associate Vice President for Facilities), the Director will supervise additional Buildings and Grounds staff as well as contracted service providers, and other College personnel re-assigned to Buildings and Grounds seasonally. The Director will work with external partners such as Efficiency Vermont and AASHE to develop, implement and track sustainability-oriented improvements to campus facilities. The position will also work with campus constituents to help identify problems and develop solutions and improvements to create and maintain environmental health and safety standards within the community.

This position is campus-based and is considered an essential function of the position.

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