Project Manager - Climate Resilience (HRD - TASS II)

Full Job Description

The City of Detroit Office of Sustainability is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support the Climate Resilience and Adaptation Division. This full-time role will lead initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience across Detroit’s communities. Responsibilities include coordinating complex city efforts, working directly with neighborhood leaders and residents, and implementing educational measures to improve health, safety and equitable climate preparedness. This position will play a leadership role in the advancing the Detroit Resilience Hub Network as well as city wide Resilience Planning and reports to the Director of Sustainability.

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

This Appointment Term is based on availability of grant funds. This is a grant-funded position. The continuation of this role depends on the availability of ongoing funding. Employment beyond the current grant period is not guaranteed and will be based on the renewal of funding.

Requirements

1. Coordinate activities across city departments and key stakeholders to devise comprehensive plans that prioritize resiliency actions.
2. Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
3. Develop and coordinate relevant climate and health communications and engagements that share best practices and leverages collective expertise.
4. Proactively work in partnership with Office leadership to seek and secure grant funding.
5. Develop presentations and progress reports to update city leadership and stakeholders, providing accurate and transparent information.
6. Participate and lead as appropriate at local, regional resilience and adaptation committees, working groups and other opportunities.
7. Prepare reports, monitor project performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in city planning, environmental studies, sustainability, public policy, or related field
• Minimum of four years of experience in advancing community-based environmental projects
• 2 to 4 years of prior work experience managing projects (preferred)
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite and other appropriate software
• Experience with outreach and social media promotion

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis

Additional Information

Evaluation: Interview

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrated through the ability to build effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working with Detroit residents and community groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in group facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.
• Experience managing interagency collaborations and navigating bureaucratic processes.
• Self-starter, with a strong work ethic, who is flexible and open to change and able to work in a group or independently.
• Ideal candidate will have a baseline understanding of Climate change impacts and some experience working in the environmental sector.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.

Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.