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Home My WebLink AboutClimate Action CoordinatorUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Climate Action Coordinator Department: City Manager’s Oﬃce Division: Oﬃce of Climate Action & Outreach Supervisor: City Manager FLSA: Exempt Civil Service: No Pay Grade: 29 Job Number: 2915 Job Summary Under direction of the City Manager, develops, implements, promotes, analyzes and coordinates City and community climate action programs and projects including carbon emissions reduction activities, energy eﬃciency programs, conservation and community climate action education eﬀorts. Provides technical assistance for climate action and environmental programs to other divisions, departments, and the community. Staﬀs the Climate Action Commission. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Serves as advisor to the City Manager on climate action and adaptation issues within the City. • Plans, organizes, directs and evaluates Climate Action & Outreach Oﬃce operations. • Implements the City’s Climate Action & Adaptation Plan and related plans and reports, and greenhouse gas reduction programs through administration and coordination of climate action activities among City departments, City Council, Climate Action Commission, external agencies and partners, community organizations, residents and businesses. • Serves as staﬀ support and advisement to the Climate Action Commission, preparing minutes and agenda packets and providing access to City information and resources. • Reports on progress of emission reductions and climate actions to Commission, City Council and the community; develops and coordinates updates to other reporting tools as necessary; completes regulatory reports and assessments. • Establishes and promotes cooperative and strategic working relationships with outside agencies, organizations and community groups to further climate action initiatives. • Establishes, advises and coordinates City and community work groups to develop action plans to reduce energy consumption and emissions. • Participates in community and regional committees to promote community relations and connect City initiatives with community issues. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Provides technical assistance and conducts research on policies, programs and initiatives; proposes policy guidelines and assists other City departments or partners with monitoring progress. • Prepares annual climate action budget, monitors expenditures and identiﬁes and pursues grants or other strategic funding opportunities. • Responds to media inquiries; provides information and referrals to the general public regarding energy eﬃciency/renewable energy, transportation options, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies. • Prepares and delivers presentations about climate action, energy eﬃciency/renewable energy, greenhouse gas reduction activities and other initiatives to community organizations and City Council. • Motivates City departments and divisions and community stakeholders to take ownership of climate action progress, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, natural gas and electricity usage, and buildings and transportation system eﬃciency. • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or six years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Degree in Environmental Policy or Studies, Urban Planning, Public Administration or Policy, or related. Experience in project coordination and management in climate action or sustainability-related initiatives. • Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and three to ﬁve years of related experience; or seven years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Interdisciplinary background and experience in municipal government operations. Supervisory experience. • LEED, AICP, CCP or similar preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to analyze technical and statistical information and formulate practical plans and solutions to a problem. • Ability to build positive and inclusive relationships with persons of varying backgrounds, knowledge, and abilities. • Ability to develop and present mathematical budget information and cost estimates. • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Ability to establish eﬀective working relationships with elected oﬃcials, state and local government staﬀ, local businesses, and other professionals. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to read and interpret specialized reports and grant application rules, professional and technical reports, or government regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Knowledge at a technical level in one or more relevant sectors: greenhouse gas science, building systems and construction, utility structure, transportation, waste, natural environment, resilience, or social sciences. • Skill in oral and written communication and organizing information. • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Oﬃce – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Assists with the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of a program function or unit for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include supervising direct reports including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; writing and delivering performance reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and terminating employees. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Duties are generally performed in an oﬃce setting with a controlled environment. The job requires sitting for extended periods of time and the work may expose the employee to unpleasant social situations and signiﬁcant work pace pressure. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Reviewed/Approved by: Geoﬀ Fruin, City Manager (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________