Position: RESILIENCE PROGRAM SUPERVISOR (ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SUPERVISOR)

Salary: $71,491 Annually, negotiable depending on qualifications

Department: Office of Resilience

Location: 2300 N. Jog Road, WPB

Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday - Friday

Other: Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

THIS IS AN AT-WILL POSITION.

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF SUSTAINABILITY FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY.

Are you passionate about climate resilience, sustainability, and building a stronger, more adaptive community? We’re looking for an experienced and strategic Sustainability and Resilience Supervisor to help lead the County’s efforts in securing and managing funding for transformative climate and sustainability initiatives. This role serves as a subject matter expert for County departments, municipalities, regional stakeholders, and civic groups to advance the County’s resilience and sustainability programs. The selected candidate will embrace collaborative partnership-building and hands-on project and grant management to drive resilience efforts across our communities.

Key Responsibilities

Grant Management

Develop compelling grant proposals and budget narratives to secure federal, state, and private funding. Research and assess funding opportunities, positioning the County as a competitive applicant for major resilience and sustainability investments.

Strategic Collaboration:

Lead cross-sector collaboration with County departments, municipalities, non-profits, and community stakeholders to identify needs, develop initiatives, and manage grant-funded projects. Supervise the coordination of meetings, workshops, and community trainings.

Program & Project Supervision

Oversee climate resilience and sustainability research, pilot initiatives, communications content, and technical project components. Supervise project feasibility studies, technical documentation reviews, and event planning for stakeholder engagement.

Operations & Compliance Oversight

Supervise grant compliance and tracking systems. Ensure adherence to County policies, procedures, and reporting requirements. Coordinate efforts with lobbyists and government affairs teams to align strategies with evolving funding landscapes.

Staff & Performance Management

Provide leadership and direction for staff, including onboarding, coaching, training, and career development. Develop program staffing strategies to implement and manage awarded projects.

Communication & Advocacy

Present to senior officials and decision-makers to advocate for climate initiatives. Develop and implement strategic communications and outreach to enhance visibility and community engagement.

Technology Proficiency

Use software tools and IT solutions to support data analysis, communication, and reporting.

Qualifications

This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:

Doctoral Degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, or related field, or
Master’s Degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, or related field, and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in resilience or sustainability programs/initiatives, or
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental studies, engineering, or related field, and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in resilience or sustainability programs/initiatives, or
An unrelated Bachelor’s Degree or a related Associate’s Degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in resilience or sustainability programs/initiatives, or
Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification and a minimum of six (6) years of experience in resilience or sustainability programs/initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

Highly preferred qualifications for this position include experience:

Developing successful grant funding proposals, grant management, and grant administration
Creating and strengthening strategic partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to collaborate on resiliency funding and program opportunities
Designing solutions for local government sustainability and climate change adaptation, and mitigation issues.

WHY JOIN US?

Located in sunny South Florida, Palm Beach County is one of the largest of Florida's 67 counties by area. Consisting of a vibrant, growing, multicultural population of over 1.5 million residents, it is also Florida's fourth largest by population. Palm Beach County joins Broward and Miami-Dade as the gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. The County is located less than one hour from Miami, two and a half hours from Orlando, and a two-hour boat ride to the Bahamas.

The County offers a multitude of cultural attractions such as concerts, professional sporting events, museums, and live theater. The region is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with many wildlife refuges and natural areas. In addition to its beaches, the County has over 8,000 acres of parkland to discover and explore. County-owned amenities include beaches, parks, golf courses, civic centers, equestrian parks, amphitheaters, and a wide variety of other facilities.

Benefits

We believe we provide an incredible opportunity to work for one of South Florida's preeminent public employers. We offer impactful work, a culture dedicated to continuous improvement, a phenomenal place to live and work, and an incredible benefits package, including:

Health, dental, life and disability insurance
Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually
Participation in the Florida Retirement System – your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public employee? Your time worked as a public employee with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
457(b) deferred compensation program
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
And more!

Come join our team!

About The Palm Beach County Office Of Resilience

The Office of Resilience (OOR) works to ensure that Palm Beach County remains a great place to live, work, and play while addressing the physical, social, and economic challenges of a changing climate. OOR helps the County continue to provide the services upon which residents, businesses, and visitors rely while facilitating opportunities for all people and businesses to thrive, adapt to climate impacts, and live and operate more sustainably.

As climate impacts will affect human and natural environments, it becomes increasingly important for Palm Beach County to adapt and mitigate climate impacts, develop sustainably, and thereby reduce resident, business, and natural resource vulnerability. Palm Beach County is at the forefront of local government planning for resilience and climate adaptation.

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