Salary : $74,569.40 - $116,945.66 Annually
Location : Ventura and may require travel throughout Ventura County and neighboring counties, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 0622CEO-26AC (KCR)
Department: County Executive Office
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 7/14/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Description

The Sustainability Division

The County Executive Office's staff work on local and regional initiatives. The general focus of the division is on climate and greenhouse gas emissions reductions, including implementation of 3C-REN (Tri-County Regional Energy Network) programs, and coordination across the County agencies involved in implementation of the County of Ventura's Climate Action Plan, as well as various grants in support of the Division's mission.
The Sustainability Division is the Program Administrator of 3C-REN, which is a partnership between the Counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura established to deliver programs that reduce energy use, strengthen local job markets for energy efficiency, and support efforts to achieve climate goals equitably. Current services include incentives for energy upgrades, workforce education and training, and technical assistance services like energy code support and energy audits. 3C-REN is funded by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) via utility ratepayer dollars.
Additionally, the Sustainability Division administers the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA), a Joint Powers Authority composed of public agencies working in collaboration to address good energy stewardship and sustainability practices in the region. VCREA coordinates and assists public agencies, including local jurisdictions, schools, and special districts, as well as businesses and residents of Ventura County to best utilize the many resources available to achieve the goal of creating a more sustainable future for the entire region. VCREA aims to serve as a one-stop-shop for residential, commercial, and municipal energy efficiency resources.

The Position

Under general direction, the Sustainability Program Administrator I/II provides support to 3C-REN's Building Performance Training (BPT) program and a variety of sustainability and energy programs.
3C-REN's workforce development program, BPT, is targeted to current and prospective building professionals in design, construction, engineering, real estate and the public sector. The program's vision is to support a thriving local workforce that possesses the knowledge and skills to market, design, build, and retrofit buildings with high performance upgrades, providing clear career pathways to enable people of all backgrounds to join the industry. The program helps professionals and students keep up with industry trends, gain new skills, earn continuing education units and certifications, and add value for their customers. Program curriculum is focused on energy efficiency, high performance building and electrification, with an emphasis on heat pump technology and Passive House design principles. Education is delivered by contracted industry experts who teach online via webinars and in-person through hands-on training and building tours.
Payroll Titles and Approximate Annual Salaries

Program Administrator I: $74,569.40 - $104,407.41 Annually

Program Administrator II: $83,524.41 - $116,945.66 Annually
NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further exam upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.
Program Administrator I/II Management classifications and are not eligible for overtime compensation.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: June 23, 2026

CLOSING DATE: July 14, 2026

Examples Of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Facilitates training webinars and in-person training events by coordinating with Workforce Development instructors on schedules and materials preparation.
• Conducts outreach to educational institutions, workforce groups, and industry organizations throughout the tri-county region targeting audiences to promote upcoming workshops and meetings.
• Plans, develops, and coordinates sustainability programs in conjunction with other Sustainability staff, County staff, partner agencies, consultants, and community stakeholders to identify program improvements, process updates, and team initiatives.
• Tracks, documents and reports Sustainability program activities and emerging trends in energy efficiency and electrification.
• Prepares meeting materials, presentations, and program communications including content ideas for newsletters, website updates, and outreach materials.
• Develops annual training calendars and identifies relevant topics for the workforce development 3C-REN's Building Performance Training (BPT) program.
• Attends meetings with 3C-REN partners and regional stakeholders.
• Reviews contracts and grants to ensure compliance requirements.
• Coordinates smaller projects, serves as a lead on specific program components, and manages more complex tasks, timelines and deliverables using project management tools.

Typical Qualifications
These are the entrance requirements to the examination process and ensure neither continuance in the process nor placement on an eligible list.
EDUCATION, TRAINING and EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs).
Possession of the required KSAs may typically be demonstrated by the following:

Bachelor's degree in sustainability, administration, environmental studies, public policy, engineering, architecture, construction management/technology, or a related field
AND

Sustainability Program Administrator I

One year of full-time experience within sustainability programs with an emphasis on the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance) in program planning, development and/or administration including establishing priorities and meeting competing deadlines and objectives.

Sustainability Program Administrator II

Two years of full-time experience within sustainability programs with an emphasis on the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance) in program planning, development and/or administration including establishing priorities and meeting competing deadlines and objectives.

Education/Experience Substitution

Additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree for up to four (4) years.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession and maintenance of a California driver license

Proficiency with:

• MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Project Management Tools
• Project management
• Maintaining a variety of documentation related to program activities
• Virtual communication technologies such as Zoom and Teams meetings
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders representing diverse cultures and backgrounds

Experience with:

• Developing and implementing sustainability programs demonstrating knowledge of California sustainability, climate, energy efficiency, building decarbonization or other energy issues.
• Regional Energy Networks (RENs), Investor-Owned Utilities (IOUs), Community Choice Aggregators (CCAs), and the California energy efficiency program landscape
• Developing and implementing workforce development programs

NOTE: Excellent written communication skills must be demonstrated in the completion of the employment application and supplemental questionnaire.
DESIRED

Bachelor's and/or master's degree in administration, sustainability, engineering, architecture, or construction management/technology or a closely related field
Some proficiency with WordPress, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Canva, and Asana
Fluency in Spanish to communicate conversationally with stakeholders such as Spanish-speaking contractors or community members
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working knowledge of; principles and techniques of public sector program management including planning, coordinating and evaluating such programs; community outreach practices including public relations and public engagement; principal techniques and methods of sustainability programs including California sustainability, climate, energy efficiency, building decarbonization or other energy issues; the building trades and/or energy related fields (e.g., HVAC, electrical, construction, building performance); workforce development programs including construction technology, career placement, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship, or developing and implementing energy incentives; California sustainability, climate, adaptation, energy issues and the California energy efficiency program landscape addressed by state and local climate agencies, such as Regional Energy Networks, Investor-Owned Utilities, Community Choice Aggregators, California Air Resource Board, California Public Utilities Commission and California Energy Commission; contracts and grants compliance requirements.
Skilled in project management principles such as task tracking, timelines and deliverables; effective communication both written and verbal; analytical and problems solving; working collaboratively, respectfully and effectively with diverse stakeholders, such as coworkers, partner agencies, contractors, consultants, students, and community members; use of various software packages including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook ; use of Zoom for virtual communication; project management tools; WordPress, Salesforce, Constant Contact, Canva and Asana.
Ability to: prepare reports, summaries, charts and/or presentations for partner communications or program updates; to speak effectively in public; learn and apply policies, procedures and technical concepts; work independently; prioritize tasks effectively; represent the Sustainability Division in a professional manner at workshops, events and training sessions; serve as a primary point of contact for specific partnerships or small initiatives.

Recruitment Process
FINAL FILING DATE
Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026.
To apply on-line refer to web site: www.ventura.org/jobs. If you prefer to fill out a paper application form, please call (805) 654-5129 for application materials. Our address is: County of Ventura, Human Resources Division, 800 S. Victoria Ave., Loc. # 1970, Ventura, CA 93009. We do not accept resumes in lieu of our application form, nor do we accept any application materials via e-mail.
Note to Applicants: It is essential that you complete all sections of your application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and accurately to demonstrate your qualifications. A resume and/or other related documents may be attached to supplement the information in your application and supplemental questionnaire; however, it/they may not be submitted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire.
NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible. If interested, please click for additional information.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE - qualifying

All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. The supplemental questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications and acceptability for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in your application being removed from consideration.
APPLICATION EVALUATION - qualifying

All applications will be reviewed to determine whether the stated requirements are met. Those individuals meeting the stated requirements will be invited to continue to the next step in the screening and selection process.
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