Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child – in every school and every neighborhood – has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school, college and career-ready. Today, Chicago’s public schools are considered by many to be a model for successful urban reform. CPS offers an environment that allows growth, encourages innovation, supports teamwork and fosters the belief that all students, given a positive experience, can learn. Position Summary: The Director of Sustainability and Facilities Policy within Nutrition and Facility Operations will be responsible for managing and coordinating several high profile initiatives including monitoring/reporting components related to the development and implementation of the CPS Nutrition Policies, Good Food Procurement Policy, green energy practices, recycling, composting, facilities usage and projects which will include programs that reduce and assess consumption patterns; develop conservation plans and coordinating initiatives with other city agencies while building and implementing the strategic vision to embed sustainability into the culture of Chicago Public Schools. Reports to: Chief of Nutrition and Facilities Operations Direct Reports: None Key Relationships: High level administrators within CPS, Deputy Directors of Facilities, Custodian Engineers/Building Managers, School Food, Office of Student Health and Wellness, Teaching and Learning, Intergovernmental Affairs, Citywide Administrative Services Division of Energy Management, School Construction and Capital Planning, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Sanitation, Department of Health, non-profit partners, community-based organizations, and school-based sustainability coordinators, principals and teachers. Responsibilities:  Researches, develops, presents and promotes sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation and zero waste information and programs. Prepares and presents data and achievements regarding energy consumption and recycling, costs and usage throughout the organization. Responsible for the strategic planning and vision to embed sustainability into the culture of CPS        Provides input to management on projects related to energy management and recycling and purchase of any products that affects the sustainability of CPS. Liaison with federal and state agencies and monitor state and national energy policy and recycling trends, and makes recommendations as to the policies that CPS should adopt. Works as point of contact for Citywide Administrative Services and the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability to reduce CPS’ carbon footprint in conformance with the Cities initiatives. Responsible for the framework of school-based sustainability coordinators in providing reporting and tracking functions, training and resources for schools to implement sustainability initiatives. Prepares the annual report on sustainability. Ensures proper usage of CPS facilities Drives the continuous improvements of the Nutrition Programs through GFPP in conjunction with sister agencies. Energy Management:      Promotes accountability and responsibility for energy conservation and usage through a localized plan and establish processes for auditing and monitoring CPS energy consumption throughout the entire school system in conjunction with the Integrated Facilities Management Vendors. Directs the research, development, application and trend analyses associated with energy consumption statistics of CPS school buildings resources such as natural gas and fuel oils. Researches energy conservation supported by the federal, state and city governments, assesses how CPS schools may be eligible for participation in such programs and ensures that standards are maintained in Department of Education buildings once initiated into the programs. Reports to senior management on conservation and consumption of energy and develops solution oriented business practices to reduce costs associated with energy consumption. Responsible for the overall development of the Energy Conservation Initiative policies and guidelines which includes administration of the energy conservation campaign among CPS Schools. Support Department of Education compliance with local, state and federal energy policies and guidelines in order to effectively improve consumption and reduce waste. Zero Waste Initiative:     Oversees program implementation and operation by providing technical support and guidance on program implementation and operation. Provides educational support and site specific technical support. Acts as liaison between the CPS and the Sanitation Department on new programmatic information and operational issues. Directs complex, technically oriented studies and surveys of management, policy methods, equipment manpower and other related areas of school facilities recycling and waste management or education planning and policy development. Prepares recommendations for improved efficiency of recycling/waste management operations and functions using quantitative analysis, cost analysis and other research techniques. Prepares comprehensive reports on surveys or findings with recommendations for improved efficiency of recycling/waste management operations. Researches recycling initiatives supported by the federal, state and city governments, assesses how CPS schools may be eligible for participation in such programs and ensures that standards are maintained in buildings once initiated into the programs. Minimum Qualifications:   Master's degree from an accredited college in public policy, economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, urban studies or a closely related field. Two (2) years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: organizational research or program evaluation, personnel or public administration, fiscal management; or in policy development. (18 months of this experience must have been in an executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory capacity. Supervision must have included supervising staff performing professional work in the areas described above). OR  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and four (4) years of professional experience in the areas described above, including the 18 months of executive, managerial, administrative or supervisory experience, as described above. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:        Ability to prepare written reports and presentations clearly and concisely. Ability to make critical analysis, such as cost benefit of analysis in determining courses of action. Demonstrated success in coordination of efforts among interests of varying sorts. Experience in change management techniques and implementation. Development and implementation of professional development tools and resources. Ability to review curriculum and provide supports for the implementation of said curriculum. Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and provide support to drive to policy development.