The City of Austin will initiate its nationwide search to fill the newly created position of Chief Sustainability Officer with a chance this week for the public to help define what type of person should fill the job.

The public meeting with City staff and search firm representatives will be from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, on the third floor in room 3102 at Austin City Hall.

The person chosen for the executive-level position will oversee and coordinate City conservation and sustainability efforts in various City departments.

City initiatives range from green purchasing to solid waste recycling; water and electric conservation to green building.

Affion Public, based in Harrisburg, Pa., is working with City Human Resources staff in finding candidates for this position. If you have questions about the recruitment, contact Edna Santos, City of Austin Human Resources Consultant, at (512) 974-3221 oredna.santos@ci.austin.tx.us.

Contact: 
Communications and Public Information, (512) 974-2220