Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking a Director of Sustainability to be committed to implementing innovative environmental solutions, climate initiatives, and deploying a zero-emission fleet by 2045 for Port Authority d/b/a/Pittsburgh Regional Transit.. The Director of Sustainability at PRT will play a pivotal role in completing and coordinating the implementation of PRT’s ongoing Sustainability Strategy which will include a Climate Action Plan consistent with the Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) guidance and industry best practices. This position will work with each division at PRT to build on significant recent efforts to reduce emissions, enhance energy efficiency, and promote sustainable environmental practices throughout PRT’s operations, planning and capital projects, and organizational culture. This position is one of many investments PRT is making to underscore the critical connection between sustainable practices and the mission of a transportation agency in the modern world, where climate action and resiliency is imperative for long-term success and community well-being. PRT is committed to being a regional leader in sustainable practices and building partnerships with regional partners to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to a changing climate.

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Essential Functions:  

• Coordinates and supports the implementation of Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s (“PRT”) Sustainability Plan and Climate Action Plan

• Identifies and manages new sustainability-related efforts.

• Leads internal sustainability committees to track progress towards established goals and targets from the Sustainability Strategy, Climate Action Plan, and sustainability related KPIs in the Strategic Plan.

• Serves as the Agency’s sustainability champion; liaison to agency management, staff, contractors, and member agencies coordinating efforts toward implementing and completing work plans and goals.

• Works closely with the Senior Environmental Engineer on recycling efforts and waste mitigation.

• Works closely with the Zero Emissions Program Manager to ensure organization wide cooperation towards Zero Emissions goals.

• Participates in agency wide Grants and Innovative Funding Committee to help identify sustainability related funding sources and lead or assist in writing proposals.

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