Climate Mitigation Manager (Internal Hennepin County employees only)
Description
Hennepin County's Climate and Resiliency department is seeking a Climate Mitigation Manager. The Climate Mitigation Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy initiatives. This position will also lead the effective implementation of a countywide plan to advance climate mitigation goals, ensuring alignment with Hennepin County’s Climate Action Plan, and supporting cross-sector collaboration to drive measurable impact.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 , and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About The Position Type
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In This Position You Will
Disparity Elimination’s mission is to co-create equitable and innovative solutions, through community and workplace partnerships, to eliminate disparities across Hennepin County. We partner with all lines of business to make long-term positive impacts in the domains of connectivity, education, employment, health, housing, income and justice.
About Hennepin County
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact
Pajoua Chang
Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us
hcpromo
Hennepin County's Climate and Resiliency department is seeking a Climate Mitigation Manager. The Climate Mitigation Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through sustainable transportation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy initiatives. This position will also lead the effective implementation of a countywide plan to advance climate mitigation goals, ensuring alignment with Hennepin County’s Climate Action Plan, and supporting cross-sector collaboration to drive measurable impact.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 South 6th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55487 , and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, with typical hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
About The Position Type
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Hennepin County to apply for this position. Limited duration employees not eligible.
This position is internally classified as an Administrative Manager. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In This Position You Will
- Lead the creation and implementation of a county-based collaborative effort to advance clean transportation, energy efficiency, weatherization, and the adoption of renewable energy across Hennepin County communities, with a focus on equity, accessibility, and measurable emissions reductions.
- Operationalize mitigation strategies across county departments, while managing an internal team of subject matter experts to ensure coordinated, effective implementation of climate action priorities.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with state, regional, local, and internal stakeholders, including community-based organizations, to ensure inclusive and successful implementation of climate mitigation initiatives.
- Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, programs, and best practices that support transportation decarbonization, energy efficiency, and renewable energy adoption.
- Conduct cost-benefit and environmental impact analyses to assess the effectiveness and equity outcomes of proposed strategies.
- Establish systems for monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; provide quarterly progress updates to the Climate and Resiliency Director.
- One of the following:
- Nine years or more of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or other field appropriate to the position and five years or more of experience related to organizational operations or programs or a specialty area appropriate to the position.
- Experience:
- Leading cross-sector initiatives focused on climate mitigation, sustainability, or environmental justice.
- Managing multidisciplinary teams and complex projects within government or nonprofit sectors.
- Securing and managing grants or funding for climate-related programs.
- Knowledge of:
- Local, state, and federal policies related to clean energy, transportation decarbonization, and climate resilience.
- Equity frameworks and their application in environmental and public policy contexts.
- Best practices in climate mitigation, energy efficiency, and renewable energy technologies.
- Data analysis tools and methodologies for evaluating environmental and equity outcomes.
- Ability to:
- Translate complex technical information into accessible language for diverse audiences.
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships across government agencies and internal departments.
- Design and implement inclusive strategies that center equity in climate action planning.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on program performance using data-driven approaches.
- Proven ability to integrate equity considerations into program design, policy development, and implementation.
- Experience applying intersectional equity principles to environmental and operational decision-making.
Disparity Elimination’s mission is to co-create equitable and innovative solutions, through community and workplace partnerships, to eliminate disparities across Hennepin County. We partner with all lines of business to make long-term positive impacts in the domains of connectivity, education, employment, health, housing, income and justice.
About Hennepin County
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a criminal background check.
If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact
Pajoua Chang
Pajoua.Chang@hennepin.us
hcpromo