The Presidio Trust is seeking a Sustainability Planner to join the Planning and Compliance Department. Once an Army Base, the Presidio of San Francisco is now a new kind of national park. The 1,500-acre Presidio is richly layered in history, is a natural oasis for wildlife, plants, and people, and offers iconic views known around the world. In its third decade as a park, public awareness and enjoyment of this exceptional place continues grow.
As the Sustainability Planner, you would lead the development and implementation of the Agency’s strategies to become a model of environmental stewardship and participate in complex professional planning activities, with special emphasis on environmental sustainability. The Sustainability Planner supports the Presidio-wide sustainability planning efforts by preparing and facilitating implementation of sustainability and environmental strategies involving climate action, transportation, land use, open space, urban design, building rehabilitation, multi-modal streetscape plans, storm water management, economic development and place-making.
Our ideal candidate is an innovative, and experienced professional who is committed to environmental sustainability, urban ecology, and public service. You have experience with sustainability planning, outstanding communications skills, strong analytical skills, and you can work effectively with a diverse array of colleagues, members of the public, and customers. You have experience developing both site-specific, and comprehensive sustainability and/or Climate Adaptation plans and have demonstrated an ability to balance complex and sometimes competing priorities. If you possess these skills, as well as sound and independent judgment, we want you on our team to help advance our strategic goals and guide the transformation of the Presidio into a world class national park!
This is a full-time position with benefits and a starting pay range of $108,547 to $123,745, based in the SF Bay Area. The starting base salary is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the candidate. Applications received by August 2, 2024 will receive first consideration.
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Email your completed Employment Application to jobs@presidiotrust.gov.
The Planning and Compliance Department develops and implements innovative, efficient, and inclusive plans and guidelines that advance the Presidio Trust’s strategic goals. This interdisciplinary team includes; urban design and transportation professionals, staff ensuring historic and environmental compliance and sustainability, GIS specialists and permitting experts. The department oversees efficient permitting and compliance processes for all building, landscape, and infrastructure projects to ensure that the Presidio’s significant history and ecology are protected, and that projects advance Trust strategic goals and the public interest.
The Presidio Trust has identified this position as subject to an employment background check which shall consist of a review of applicable county, state and Federal criminal and civil records, state bankruptcy indexes, and driver’s license. An individual’s granting of a background investigation and resulting report is voluntary. However, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of an employment background check. The Presidio Trust may refuse to hire an individual, may rescind an offer of employment to an individual, or may review and terminate the employment of a current employee not successfully completing the background check. The Presidio Trust follows the Fair Chance Act. To learn more, visit www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/the-fair-chance-act.
The Presidio Trust is an equal opportunity employer, offering a competitive benefits package. To apply, download the employment application from our website at www.presidio.gov/about/presidio-trust/careers and submit your application to our email address listed on our website.