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Management Analyst I Sustainability

City Of Encinitas

Job Location:

Encinitas, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 82659 - 116314

Posted: 19 August 2026 (28 days ago)

Application Deadline: 2 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

The City of Encinitas Development Services Department is seeking to hire a Sustainability Analyst with a strong interest in sustainability climate change energy resources and conservation transportation planning policy development and environmental equity to join the team. This position will provide professional analytical support to the Sustainability Division in the areas of climate action and adaptation planning and project implementation energy usage renewables and procurement building decarbonization and electrification green building and energy efficiency alternative transportation planning and community outreach and engagement. The Sustainability Analyst will utilize strong analytical writing and communication skills to produce a variety of reports policies and programs budgets presentations educational materials online content and grant proposals. The Sustainability Analyst should have an understanding of policy and program development project management financial and organizational and operational analyses.

Examples of Important & Essential Duties (included but not limited to)

Participate in the development and implementation of plans programs policies budgets and projects related to sustainability climate action and adaptation planning energy resources renewables building decarbonization and electrification green building and energy efficiency and alternative transportation
Gather information analyze data identifyrequirements and trends and present findings
Develop and produce written verbal and graphic communication materials including staff reports presentations websites and social media content
Maintain and enhance internal and external stakeholder relationships and partnerships in the topical areas of environment energy climate and sustainability
Collaborate with City staff and external stakeholders in designing and implementing programs to advancesustainability initiatives including community events and engagement opportunities
Research grants and other funding opportunities; under direction prepare grant applications and proposals monitor and report on grant spendingrequestgrantreimbursements
Assist with the maintenance of department programming and systems by providing consultation serving as support staff when needed and contributing to operations as assigned
Prepareagenda items for Commissions and/or City Council
Perform other related dutiesprogramming and operations as assigned

The ideal candidate must have theability to:prioritize plan and organize work to meet schedules and deadlines; plan organize and review the work of technical and clerical personnel; perform responsible work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; prepare and deliver effective oral presentations; interact effectively and sensitively with community members and stakeholders; gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion; analyze problems identify alternative solutions; prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; research collect compile and analyze information and data; prepare clear and concise reports; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public; exercise good judgment and reasoning; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The ideal candidate must have skillsin:using computers and related software applications/programs; research and analyze a variety of data and/or information to make informed recommendations based on findings; report writing; reviewing requests for proposals bids and/or quotes; and managing projects project tracking and contract administration.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a related field such as sustainability environmental science or policy planning public policy public administration or other similar degree and one to two years of sustainability related professional experience. Strong knowledge of green building and energy efficiency is highly desirable and Masters degree is preferred.

Application Process and Deadline

An applicationwith an attached resume AND cover letterare required by 5pm on Friday September 4 2026.

** Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed **

For any inquiries regarding this recruitment process please contact us at. Please note that all applications must be submitted online through this portal in order to be considered.

The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race color religion/religious creed sex sexual orientation national origin gender gender identity gender expression physical disability mental disability marital status age physical disability ancestry genetic information medical condition political affiliations veteran status Family Leave Act status AB60 CA Drivers License status or status with pregnancy child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation which includes a physical TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

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