Greetings

Call Me Joe

I am currently #opentowork

Reach out to me on LinkedIn if you’d like to connect: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeaugusthill/

I am a Sustainability Analyst with a robust statistical background and exceptional organizational skills for managing multiple high-pressure projects under tight deadlines. I developed strong leadership and communication abilities through diverse experiences in customer service, data analytics, regulatory research, public presentations, and project development.

My upbringing in Lake Tahoe along with my college experiences in Arizona and California give me passion for working with people, technology, and the environment. My pride has taught me to treat the Earth and each other with respect while celebrating our differences. I continue to set higher goals for my professionalism and capability.

I am proficient in maintaining accurate records, conducting site assessments, serving as a liaison, identifying solutions, and recommending action plans. I promote a collaborative team environment and deliver technical reports with clear presentations that effectively address stakeholder concerns.

Joe’s Answers to Common Interview Questions:

1. This role requires balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholder relationships. Can you give an example of how you’ve effectively managed competing priorities?

I supported a project pitch at the Carson City EPA/NDEP office in 2019 with UC Davis Tahoe and Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships for a microplastics research and education grant proposal which was awarded $97,000 for implementation in 2020 (drinktahoetap.org). That afternoon, I performed my normal duties at IVGID Public Works such as answering civilian inquiries about conservation rebate programs and greeting household hazardous waste customers during open hours. Over the course of the next 2 years, I assisted my co-worker and supervisor with the implementation of this grant project through results data tracking, Sand Harbor visitor center exhibit coordination, and public presentations while continuing to support daily operations.

During this same timeframe, I single-handedly published annual Sustainability Reports on behalf of IVGID Public Works, successfully laid the groundwork for a long-term solid waste enforcement contract with Clean Tahoe in Incline Village, and organized event logistics such as Drink Tahoe Tap water bottle refill stations at Lake Tahoe Summits. I also partnered with several staff from the League to Save Lake Tahoe to execute grant supported projects such as cigarette disposal canister distribution, Tahoe Blue Crew volunteer recruitment, and lab analysis for citizen science events like Tahoe-Truckee Snapshot Day.

I managed competing priorities between all IVGID programs and responsibilities on a daily basis with sophisticated short and long-range planning involved to achieve necessary targets by the appropriate deadlines. I utilized the same work ethic balance in grad school to manage assignment deadlines on long days that included downtown site visits to social impact consulting projects in the morning, networking events at lunch, and on campus classes until 10pm.

2. What is your work style? What is your work/life balance?

I enjoy arriving at the office early to get the coffee going so to speak. I tend to work independently with consistent team check-ins depending on priorities. While I am comfortable taking tasks on my own, I know when to ask for help or seek another opinion. My independent contributions help me thrive in team settings. For example, my MBA orientation challenged me to collaborate with four new teammates over the course of three days to produce a Sustainability Communications Plan for Sempra Energy. I created an ArcGIS StoryMaps mock-up highlighting impacts of donated solar energy projects in rural Mexico to contribute to our presentation which was deemed by company leadership as executive quality.

I typically enjoy working on-site more often, however, I appreciate the occasional chance to work remotely and I am flexible with workspace constraints such as shared cubicles in open offices. I try to maintain a healthy work/life balance by focusing on what I can do to manage my time effectively. I enjoy volunteering remotely with Seed Consulting Group which puts teams together to tackle environmental nonprofit projects (5-8 hours/week in Spring and Fall). I spend my free time getting outside whether gardening, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, or reading on the beach, but I also play video games to help unwind.

See ya out there!