Chancellor's Office Statement
Join our team at the California State University, Office of the Chancellor, and make a difference in providing access to higher education. We are currently seeking experienced candidates for the position of Scope 3 Emissions Manager. The CSU Chancellor's Office, located on the waterfront adjacent to the Aquarium of the Pacific in downtown Long Beach, is the headquarters for the nation's largest and most diverse system of higher education. The CSU Chancellor's Office offers a premium benefit package that includes outstanding vacation, health, and dental plans; a fee waiver education program; membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); and 15 paid holidays a year.
Salary
The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $7,500 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The salary range for this classification is $3,938 to $11,703 per month.
Classification
Administrator I
Position Information
The California State University, Office of the Chancellor, is seeking a Scope 3 Emissions Manager to manage the strategy for reducing systemwide Scope 3 carbon emissions to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 in accordance with CSU Sustainability Policy (PolicyStat ID 11699668) and state goals (EO B-55-18). This position will manage and oversee the strategic development of programming related to tracking, reporting, and implementation of initiatives designed to reduce Scope 3 emissions generated by CSU activities, which are estimated to represent the largest proportion of systemwide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions This position will establish and provide formal direction to campuses for plans, capital projects, and auxiliary activities to integrate Scope 3 mitigation, reduction, and cost-effectiveness best practices. This position will spearhead partnerships as well as the promotion of and advocacy for additional investment in CSU Scope 3 emissions reduction efforts with various internal and external stakeholders.
This position is approved for telecommuting (two days telecommuting, three days in office (in-person)) with onsite work at the main headquarters located in Long Beach, California.
Responsibilities
Under the general direction of the Chief, Energy, Sustainability and Transportation, the Scope 3 Emissions Manager will perform duties as outlined below:
Develop and implement a strategy for tracking, reporting, and reducing Scope 3 emissions across the CSU to support systemwide carbon neutrality by 2045:
-Conduct comprehensive assessments of Scope 3 processes and emissions across the system, including, but not limited to, transportation, waste, procurement, and supply chain activities.
-Evaluate existing Scope 3 emissions data, measurement, and procedures at campuses, peer institutions, and public sector agencies to support strategy development.
-Collaborate with CSU stakeholders, including campus Energy Managers, Sustainability Officers, Parking and Transportation Officers, and Procurement Officers, to develop effective and consistent strategies for reducing Scope 3 emissions.
-Recommend and update Scope 3 emissions reduction goals, policy changes, and actions for the system and campuses based on current data, best practices, and relevant state and federal regulations.
-Develop, establish, and maintain a method for measuring Scope 3 emissions from categories including, but not limited to, campus commuting, business travel, purchased goods and services, waste management, and fuel and energy related activities. Update methodologies and performance metrics as new data and best practices are gathered.
-Direct the implementation of projects and program designed to monitor and reduce Scope 3 emissions at campuses. Provide guidance and coordinate across Chancellor’s Office departments and campus staff to implement the Scope 3 emissions reduction strategy and actions.
-Monitor relevant legislation, propose legislative action, and formulate positions on pending state and federal legislation affecting CSU Scope 3 efforts.
-Identify funding opportunities to support the implementation of reduction strategies, including, but not limited to, external grants, philanthropic donations, and revenue-generating programs.
-Establish and update robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track progress towards emission reduction targets and key performance indicators. Facilitate the incorporation of key Scope 3 reporting outputs in the CSU Energy Dashboard, AASHE STARS and Second Nature reports, and develop, as needed, additional public-facing reporting platforms.
-Prepare reports and deliver presentations for internal CSU and external stakeholder audiences, including the Board of Trustees, regarding the progress of Scope 3 emissions reduction efforts.
Manage systemwide Scope 3 emissions reductions planning and program efforts, including oversight of campus projects and programs:
-Facilitate, organize, and lead meetings with internal and external stakeholders and participate on various teams and committees formed to facilitate and increase local and regional transportation options, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, and sustainability goals.
-Direct and guide analyst(s) to develop models and compile, maintain, and analyze systemwide data and campus plans to support Scope 3 reduction, cost-effectiveness, and policy compliance.
-Delegate methodological and analytical tasks and procedures related to transportation and electrification and transportation demand management to analyst(s) to refine and apply systemwide.
-Oversee CSU Transportation and Parking Policy implementation and compliance and manage campus reporting on transportation demand management cost, expenditures, and effectiveness.
-Lead Chancellor’s Office staff in developing, maintaining, operating, and improving the AASHE STARS database and tools that will track and report systemwide annual TDM, waste, procurement, EPD, business travel, transmission and distribution loss, etc program effectiveness.
-Oversee, guide, and report on campuses’ Alternative Transportation Committee (ATC) activities. Represent the Chancellor’s Office with campus ATCs.
-Facilitate and organize Parking and Transportation Affinity Group meetings, and other related duties to promote compliance and awareness of CSU Transportation programs and policy.
Provide formal and informal guidance to Chancellor’s Office departments and campus staff to ensure Scope 3 emissions monitoring and reduction strategies are included within campus planning and project development:
-Support the Chancellor’s Office Planning and Design Unit in the analysis of Transportation and Parking Needs Assessment studies. Provide analysis to determine the need for additional campus parking capacity and advise on approvals for parking projects. Review and evaluate campus Master Plan updates to ensure that sustainable transportation programs and planning policies are thoroughly incorporated.
-Partner with the Chancellor’s Office Environmental Planning staff in navigating the CEQA process for Traffic Impact Analysis and Greenhouse Gas Analysis related to campus Master Plan updates and project and cumulative level impacts. Determine transportation demand management measures to mitigate traffic impacts and maintain campus Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) below regional threshold levels.
-Collaborate with Chancellor’s Office Contract Services and Procurement staff in identifying and implementing best practices for monitoring and reducing supply chain emissions resulting from purchased goods and services.
-Partner with the Energy Procurement Manager and Carbon Reduction Manager to ensure Scope 3 strategy and programs align with systemwide Scope 1 and Scope 2 efforts to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
-Work with the Sustainability Program Manager, Grant Program Manager, and campus Emergency Management staff to facilitate Climate Adaptation planning initiatives at the campuses. Recommend revisions to CSU policy to reflect legislative mandates requiring the incorporation of climate change adaptation plans and infrastructure resiliency into campus planning.
-Partner with Chancellor’s Office Planning and Design Unit, Construction Services Unit and University Engineer to identify and incorporate best practices for tracking, reporting, and reducing Scope 3 emissions generated by capital good and construction project activity.
-Collaborate with CSU auxiliaries, such as campus foundations and parking departments, to adopt and integrate best practices for reducing Scope 3 emissions generated by auxiliary activities.
-Advise campus capital planning staff in collaboration with the CSU Delegated Approval Review Team on best practices and building code requirements related to Scope 3 Emissions reductions.
-Represent the CSU and Energy, Sustainability and Transportation Unit in higher education, state, regional, and national forums to publicize, partner, and advocate for CSU investments related to Scope 3 emissions reduction.
-Negotiate and manage contracts and external vendors to procure goods and services that support the tracking, reporting, and reducing of Scope 3 emissions.
-Other duties as assigned by the Manager.
Qualifications
This position requires:
-Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, urban planning or a related field
-Minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in urban planning, transportation planning, climate action planning or related field.
-Strong project management skills, including the ability to plan, implement, and evaluate complex sustainability initiatives.
-Demonstrated expertise in greenhouse gas accounting methodologies, including the GHG Protocol, particularly in the context of Scope 3 emissions.
-Knowledge of higher education sustainability organizations, reporting frameworks, and policies.
-Knowledge of transportation demand management principles and planning terms and policies.
-Ability to analyze complex planning problems, articulate and recommend solutions.
-Knowledge of the California Environmental Quality Act, legislative mandates impacting GHG and Traffic Impact Analysis under CEQA.
-Ability to write reports, memos, and white papers and make presentations.
-Experience in the use of Excel for reporting, development of charts, graphs, and import/export data.
-Experience with big data analysis platforms relating to transportation behavior and planning, such as StreetLight Data.
-Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with Scope 3 professionals, internal and external stakeholders, local and regional agencies, and lead community engagement and outreach efforts.
-Ability to travel for the purposes of surveying campuses, attending conferences, and advocating for CSU climate initiatives.
-Proficiency with MS Office suite, with advanced skills in Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
Preferred Qualifications
-Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, public policy, urban planning or a related field (i.e. Climate Science) and 4 years of related job experience in sustainability with a focus on emissions reductions. Master’s degree will satisfy Bachelor’s degree requirements in an unrelated field.
-Experience working in the CSU system.
-Experience with data analysis, statistical methods, processes, and protocols.
-Experience with successful climate action grant applications, program implementation, and post-award reporting.
-Experience with developing and implementing emissions reduction strategies, preferably within the context of higher education or public agency settings.
-Experience with energy benchmarking and reporting tools such as SitelogIQ.
-Knowledge of California building codes, particularly in the context of public higher education facilities.
-Knowledge of CSU, state, and federal funding constraints and opportunities.
-Knowledge of climate adaptation planning and resiliency principles.
-Experience in drafting policy updates and compliance and implementation guidelines.
-CSU and local government experience preferred.
Application Period
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by October 4, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
How To Apply
Please click "Apply Now" to complete the California State University, Chancellor's Office online employment application.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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E-Verify
This position requires new hire employment verification to be processed through the E-Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (DHSUSCIS)' in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA).
If hired, you will be required to furnish proof that you are legally authorized to work in the United States. The CSU Chancellor’s Office is not a sponsoring agency for staff and Management positions (i.e., H1-B VISAS).
COVID19 Vaccination Policy
Per the CSU COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is strongly recommended that all Chancellor’s Office employees who are accessing office and campus facilities follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications.
Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
Conflict of Interest
The duties of this position will include participation in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the selected candidate will be required to file Conflict of Interest Form 700: Statement of Economic Interest when they first occupy the position, and on an annual basis, complete ethics training within 6 months of appointment, and attend this training every other year thereafter.
CSU Out of State Employment Policy
California State University, Office of the Chancellor, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Background
The Chancellor's Office policy requires that the selected candidate successfully complete a full background check (including a criminal records check) prior to assuming this position.