Job Description

Our Company

More than a utility company, Unitil provides energy for life.

Our work helps keep homes comfortable, businesses thriving and communities connected.  Unitil is an investor-owned public utility proudly serving Maine, Massachusetts and New Hampshire.  We are dedicated to delivering energy to our customers safely and reliably.

Unitil is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success of Unitil is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity and value our employees.

Take advantage of a comprehensive benefits package.

Unitil offers competitive salaries, a consumer-driven health plan, dental and vision coverage, flexible work, company-paid holidays, a, robust, highly competitive retirement plan and educational assistance.

*Note: Benefit offerings may differ between union and non-union employee groups

Position Purpose

Connect sustainability initiatives across the organization, communicating with a variety of stakeholders to advance ongoing sustainability projects that span environmental, social, and annual reporting concerns. Organizes complex timelines, budgets, and employee responsibilities in a cohesive strategy. Acts as a source of logistical clarity for the sustainability team to maximize the efficiency of other team members in their primary roles. Focus on sustainability project planning, execution and evaluation to support the long-term interests of the Company.  Collaborate with the sustainability team to recommend l carbon reduction strategies in Company operations to meet voluntary and mandatory goals. Use knowledge of company-wide sustainability goals, plans, and initiatives to effectively facilitate collection and reporting of key sustainability metrics. Advise stakeholders on the logistics of sustainability topics such as reporting trends, goals, climate change, and greenhouse gas emissions. Research issues, projects, methodologies and viability of sustainability initiatives. Monitor and evaluate the Company’s sustainability projects to ensure they are cost effective and support the Company’s mission.

Principal Accountabilities

40%    Manage the Company’s environmental and people-focused sustainability projects such as carbon emission reduction initiatives, sustainability communications, waste reduction, water efficiency, environmental conservation, WELL and LEED building certifications, and vendor engagement project teams. Establish action plans with defined objectives and responsibilities to ensure the success of sustainability projects.  Coordinate with project team members to set timelines and communicate progress. Ensure projects are completed on-time, within budget, and produce quality results. Evaluate pilots and initial project results, identify problems and potential solutions and work toward desired outcomes.  Oversee progress to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations or laws. Monitor progress against sustainability strategies, objectives and performance targets.   Provide sustainability input on inter-departmental initiatives such as DEI, wellness, employee engagement

40%    Facilitate the Company’s annual sustainability reporting process for voluntary reporting such as required for reporting frameworks (CDP, TCFD) third party rating agencies (S&P CSA, Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, Sustainalytics) and global (GRI) and sector specific metric standards (SASB, EEI/AGA) and the company’s annual sustainability report.  This includes coordinating data gathering and verification, assurance processes, and communicating reporting timelines, user trainings, and sustainability software system improvements. Act as a subject matter expert on the Company’s sustainability software for reporting.

5%    Gather information from appropriate company sources to assist in the development of reports, presentations, or proposals.  Prepare operational progress or status reports.

5%    Research contemporary sustainability issues, concerns or stakeholder interests.  Adjust appropriate projects to address potential gaps.

5%    Drive communication and partnerships with external organizations to support sustainability efforts. Assist in development and implementation of communication strategies to publicize the company’s sustainability effort and promote broad awareness of sustainability initiatives.

5%    Drive a culture of sustainability through organizational communications and education using the company’s sustainability vision, mission, and principles. Help to build these principles into decision making, such as short and long-range business planning, capital planning and operations planning.

As Needed    Capitalizes on unplanned opportunities and responds to unforeseen situations; undertakes and completes assignments and special projects as assigned by management.

Competencies

RISE Values    Leads by example and promotes Unitil’s RISE Values.

Communication    The ability to actively listen and understand other perspectives, and to present information in a clear, compelling and credible manner.  Tailors communication to the intended audience; registers emotional cues; encourages give-and-take; deals with difficult issues straightforwardly; is receptive to bad news as well as good.

Project Management    Effectively leads a team to achieve all project goals within given constraints

Accountability    The drive to deliver results dependably and meet commitments and promises, while taking personal responsibility for outcomes.  Displays deep commitment to doing the right thing; admits mistakes and accepts personal responsibility for success or failure; “goes the extra mile” to deliver.

Critical Thinking    The ability to perform objective analysis and evaluation of an issue in order to form a judgement. Displays the ability to perform analysis and draw inferences; is an excellent communicator; is open-minded; and encourages problem-solving.

Creative Thinking    The ability to develop new ideas and to address problems; willingness to question approaches and try new solutions.

Service    The ability to recognize and meet stakeholder or customer needs, seeking ways to increase satisfaction and loyalty.  Responds promptly to inquiries; manages relationships effectively; builds trust and mutual respect; accepts and incorporates constructive criticism; delivers results in a reliable and professional manner.

Credibility    The ability to inspire trust and respect by being forthright, honest, and not prone to over-commitment. Leads by example; shows consistency in words, actions, behaviors and attitude; displays candor and authenticity; openly admits mistakes; maintains high ethical principles and standards.

Influence       The ability to convince others by presenting logical arguments using language tailored to the audience. Motivates, persuades and galvanizes others to a course of action; uses appropriate strategies to build consensus and support; wields a range of tactics for persuasion; encourages others to co-operate and perceive a common interest or goal; skilled at winning people over.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.  Sustainability management and project management certifications preferred. 3 years of proven sustainability project management experience desired. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and PC skills. Ability to make detail-oriented independent decisions and demonstrate a high level of initiative and proactive approach to problem-solving.  Ability to interact in a professional manner with customers.  Knowledge of key company business practices and processes.  Exhibits sound judgment and professionalism in all aspects of the position.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 80,000 - 100,000.

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