Come be a part of a great team of folks dedicated to developing and implementing citywide environmental policies and programs that propel the City of Seattle toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral future. Here at OSE, our mission is to ensure a clean and healthy environment for every resident of Seattle. We prioritize those currently and historically harmed by racial, economic, and environmental injustice and serve as cross-departmental and community partners, innovators, and drivers of cutting-edge city policy. Ifyou are looking to support opportunities to increase racial, social, and environmental justice throughout Seattle's environmental work, look no further!

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that all people and communities should benefit from Seattle’s environmental progress. We center communities most impacted by environmental injustice, such as BIPOC communities, people with low incomes, and English language learners, to ensure they have opportunities to be part of and leaders within the environmental movement. We hold values aligned with principles of racial, environmental, and economic justice, so that we are more inclusive, equitable, and transparent.  All applicants are welcome, and we strongly encourage people with these identities or from other marginalized communities to apply.

The Building Emissions Performance Standards (BEPS) Technical Advisor position within the City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment is a crucial role dedicated to supporting successful policy roll-out and implementation, and future compliance needs for the new BEPS law. This law requires about 4,000 large existing buildings to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet net-zero emissions by 2050, making it a leading City action to address the climate crisis.

Our team is recruiting applicants who can manage complex projects in fast-paced political environments and interpret technical information and policies related to building systems, electrification, and decarbonization. You’ll use your understanding to convey policy recommendations, including equity impacts and alternative scenarios, to team members, leadership, City partners, building owners, and service providers, so that they understand what actions to take. We are looking for applicants who are comfortable presenting complex information to laypeople and fielding tough questions.

Over the next two years, you will focus on:

Qualifications
We are looking for applicants who can demonstrate they have the skills listed above through a combination of their work, education, and life experience as demonstrated in their resume, cover letter, and answers to supplemental questions.

This full-time, benefited position is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, Engineering & Plans Review in the City payroll system. It is covered by the Civil Service System.  The salary range for this classification is $50.08 – $75.12; the target salary for this job is $66.00.

Work Location and Hours: This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management. 

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on our website at:https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans. 

In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:

First interviews are planned for the last week of June. For applicants advancing to second interviews in early July, there may be a presentation assignment. 
 
The City of Seattle recognizes that every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. 

This position is open to all applicants who meet the qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The City encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Individuals with disabilities will be provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Kate.Moore@seattle.gov for questions or to request accommodations.