Assistant Director of Environmental Responsibility

Description

Priority Screening Date: August 16, 2026 Open Until Filled

To Apply: Assistant Director of Environmental Responsibility

Commitment to Diversity

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population. We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents.

Based on Fall 2025 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (37% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2024, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (17%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (5%), White (57%), and Multi-racial (3%) employees.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Overview

Under general direction, plans, develops, coordinates, and manages Districtwide sustainability, energy, and environmental responsibility programs. Provides leadership and technical expertise in the implementation of energy efficiency, conservation, and sustainability initiatives; oversees utility systems and resource management; and coordinates campus engagement, education, and partnerships to support the District's sustainability and climate goals.

Serves as the District's primary resource for environmental impact mitigation and energy management, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements, District priorities, and industry best practices.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Assistant Director of Environmental Responsibility is distinguished from other management classifications by its responsibility for Districtwide leadership and coordination of sustainability, energy management, biodiversity and environmental initiatives. The incumbent independently manages complex programs, provides technical expertise in energy systems and sustainability practices, and integrates sustainability principles into facilities planning, construction, and operations, while working under the general direction of the Director of Facilities Planning, Maintenance and Operations.

Commitment to Diversity

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Leads and coordinates District-wide environmental responsibility initiatives, including sustainability, climate action, pollution reduction, biodiversity, and resource conservation programs.
• Develops and implements initiatives addressing biodiversity, environmental impact reduction, and climate resilience across campus operations.
• Manages District energy systems, including generation, distribution, and infrastructure mapping, while advancing integrated resource conservation strategies. Monitors performance and maintains system documentation and mapping.
• Designs and implements comprehensive sustainability initiatives, including electrification, renewable energy expansion, EV fleet transition, EV charging infrastructure, and waste reduction programs.
• Manages building commissioning processes and supports sustainable design and construction standards for new construction and renovation projects.
• Participates in capital planning and construction projects; develops scopes of work, cost estimates, schedules, and budgets; monitors expenditures and prepares reports and recommendations for leadership and the Board.
• Participates in the development of and monitors performance against the department's annual budget; administers department budgets, including grants and other outside funding; develops financial projections and statistical reports as required; develops multiyear plans for large purchases; approves purchase requests for supplies and equipment; ensures the department's grant funding and partnership-related fiscal matters are handled in accordance with District policies and regulations as well as appropriate state and federal laws and regulations.
• Tracks, analyzes, and reports Districtwide sustainability metrics, including energy, water, waste, biodiversity, and greenhouse gas emissions; develops performance indicators, dashboards, and required regulatory reports.
• Coordinates with internal departments, contractors, utilities, and public agencies; negotiates services and secures grants, rebates, and incentive funding.
• Serves as a liaison to campus and community constituent groups on sustainability initiatives; coordinates collaboration, fosters partnerships, and supports engagement, education, and outreach efforts to advance District environmental goals.
• Chairs or supports sustainability committees, including the Environmental Action Committee; advises student organizations and develops campus-wide sustainability engagement, education, and outreach initiatives.
• Serves as a technical expert and advisor on sustainability, energy systems, and environmental compliance; researches best practices and provides recommendations on policies and programs.
• Develops and maintains reports, documentation, digital content, and program communications to inform the campus community of environmental impact mitigation goals, progress, and outcomes.
• Supervises, trains, and evaluates assigned staff and student workers; coordinates consultants and vendors; manages program operations and administrative functions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and standards related to sustainability, construction, and environmental programs, including CEQA, CALOSHA, ADA, and LEED guidelines.
• Oversees biodiversity initiatives, including data collection, tracking, and reporting on campus ecological systems and natural resources.
• Participates in and collaborates with regional or statewide biodiversity consortiums to advance District environmental goals.
• Provides leadership for the development and administration of contracted projects, including preparation of project timelines, bid specifications, drawings, and bid packages; coordinates with purchasing department on the solicitation and advertising of bids; assists in the evaluation of bids; ensures that contracts and other documents are completed prior to project initiation; and monitors contract performance to ensure timely and successful completion of project.
• Ensures the implementation of District standards in compliance with the Board's position on Sustainability and Environmental Stewardship.
• Engages in participatory governance and is involved with institutional activities such as program review and strategic planning.
• Presents to the Board of Trustees, executive leadership and other groups; represents the College and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the College's Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, programs and services.

Other Duties

• Performs related duties as assigned
• Works evenings and weekends as needed to support campus initiatives and events
• Refers people to other offices, services, campus locations and resources as appropriate.
• Travels between District locations and external meetings as required

Requirements & Desirables

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, engineering, or a related field, and at least four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in sustainability programs, energy management, or construction/project management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Licenses and Certifications: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program, or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field
• Experience in higher education or public sector sustainability programs
• Professional certifications such as LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Sustainability principles, energy management systems, and conservation strategies
• Utility infrastructure and building systems
• Applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., CEQA, CALOSHA, ADA, Public Contracts Code, LEED)
• Project planning, budgeting, and construction management
• Sustainability metrics, reporting systems, and data analysis
• Grant funding, utility incentive programs, and partnerships
• Student development and campus engagement practices

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, organize, and manage complex programs and projects
• Analyze data and prepare clear and effective reports and recommendations
• Communicate effectively and make presentations to diverse audiences
• Manage budgets and multiple concurrent projects
• Build relationships and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
• Supervise, train, and evaluate staff and student workers
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and policies
• Work independently and exercise sound judgment

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, over the phone and electronically; move about the office and campus; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under intensive deadlines.

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in office and outdoor environments, including campus facilities, construction sites, and utility areas. Employees also work under typical office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption.

The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site, and occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
3. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
4. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
5. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

Required Application Documents

The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

1. Cover Letter (cover letter) describing your interest in the position, including how you meet the minimum requirements and are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in this job posting. In your response, please include examples of your experience leading sustainability or environmental initiatives, managing projects and partnerships, and applying diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) principles to engage diverse communities and advance equitable access to sustainability programs and resources.
2. Resume (resume)
3. Transcript conferring Bachelor's degree showing whatever coursework you have completed and are using as the basis for your application as described in the Requirements above, if applicable. (transcript)

Selection Process

• Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after the priority date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.
• The initial screening will begin after the priority date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, thereafter. Applicants selected for interview will be contacted separately to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee.
• Final interviews will be held in person, on our Kentfield campus and/or Indian Valley (Novato) campus.
• This position performs its duties on both the Kentfield and Indian Valley (Novato) campuses, so if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel or relocation at this time.

Supplemental & Salary Information

Classification & Retirement Plan

The Assistant Director of Environmental Responsibility position is a classified administrative position, in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code. Classified administrators also participate in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) through District and employee contributions. Classified administrative employees are employed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the individual's employment agreement with the District.

Salary Information

FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: Management Level 43 (M43)
Full Salary Range: $129,828 - 165,180 annually
Starting Salary Range: $129,828 - $139,080 annually (Step 1 to Step 3). Background and experience will determine placement. Step 3 is the maximum entering step.

Please refer to our Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources web site for detailed information.

Health, Welfare and Fringe Benefits

Marin Community College District (MCCD) offers a generous suite of health, welfare, and fringe benefits for benefit-eligible Classified Managers, including:

• Medical Insurance: The District offers six plan options through Kaiser and Blue Shield. Effective 10/01/2025, the District's contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:
  • Employee-only: $1,700/month
  • Employee plus one dependent: $2,400/month
  • Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,900/month
• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
• Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).
• Vacation: 22 days of vacation per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days of sick leave per year.
• Retirement Pension Plan (CalPERS): MCCD contributes 27.05% of employee's creditable earnings to CalPERS on a monthly basis (2024/2025). Vested after five (5) years. Mandatory employee contribution for 2024/2025 is 7% - 8%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status.
• Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plans are also offered.
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000 (premium paid by MCCD)
• Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
• Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
• Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)
• Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)
• Other Employee-Paid Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); pet insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits Available through Selected Medical Plan (no cost to employee):
KEY: ALL = All members eligible; BS = Blue Shield members eligible; KA = Kaiser members eligible

• 24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (ALL)
• Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (ALL)
• 24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (BS)
• Generic Medications through Costco (BS)
• Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (BS)
• Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (BS)
• Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (BS)
• Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain (BS)
• Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (BS)
• ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes (KA).

For more information regarding MCCD's comprehensive benefit plans, please see our Marin Community College District 2025/2026 Employee Benefit Guide.

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