Open: March 16, 2026 | Close: April 14, 2026
Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator | Department: Compliance
Reports To: Sustainability Manager | Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk – Full Time
Salary: Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits | Requisition: 879
*Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.
Position Summary:
The Energy Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Sustainability Manager with the Tribe’s Sustainability Initiatives related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. Under direct supervision, the Energy Coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation of an energy conservation program, creating technical assistance programming, cost avoidance measures and promote tribal-wide communication by providing support and guidance as directed. The Energy Coordinator will assist with membership support services in regards to promotion and increased access to energy efficiency and emissions reduction services, education, and opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sustainability & Renewable Energy
- Assist tribal administration to see through Climate Emergency goal of transitioning to non-fossil fuel GSA fleet
- Research, identify, and implement solar energy where feasible including but not limited to standard, rooftop, community solar, and floating systems
- Works with other departments such as Housing to develop technical assistance programs to guide property owners and developers through code and energy efficiency standards.
- Work with the Grants Department to identify and apply for sustainability, climate resilience, and energy focused grants
- Recommend sound policies directed toward utilities conservation and sustainability to Tribal government.
- Maintain record keeping systems in order to document and track utility consumption and costs to monitor program compliance.
- Develop and implement a building energy conservation program to establish energy management plans, perform energy audits, train staff in energy management best practices, and implement cost effective energy efficiency projects in tribally owned facilities.
- Create a green building strategy for tribally owned buildings and entities including emissions reducing and energy saving activities related to lighting, HVAC, weatherization, etc.
- Support departments to purchase electric or renewable energy options.
- Collaborate with vendors, community agencies and institutions such as our utility providers to enhance services and promote waste reduction goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Requirements
This position has no supervisory duties. This position serves as a resource to tribal facilities, departments, and the Sustainability Committee.
Qualifications and Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Associates’ degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Policy, Sustainability or a related field and two years of related work experience in the field of sustainability or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in sustainability, environmental or other related field. Comprehensive research and analytical skills; ability to capture information quickly and to synthesize it into measurable information required. Experience in Tribal sustainability work is also preferred. Experience and knowledge in the use of word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Word for Windows, Excel, Access).
Other Knowledge Required
Current local, state, and federal energy policies, programs, and regulations.
General environmental and sustainability issues.
Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis, and report presentation.
Open space Conservation including agriculture and forestry lands.
Contract processes and procedures.
Principles and practices of public administration, organization, personnel management and modern
supervisory practices.
Other Skills and Abilities
Use of independent judgment and effective decision-making in the application of a wide variety of laws,
policies and procedures and in effective problem-solving.
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing to internal staff and external organizations.
Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up on assignments with
minimum direction.
Actively taking steps to build cohesive, effective and results-orientated teams.
Goal and objective setting.
Team building, leadership and motivation.
Problem resolution.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Customer service and confidentiality are a significant aspect of the job. Contacts are both within and external to the Tribe.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work assignments involves some creative thinking or development of processes or procedures.
Licenses or Certificates
Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance. Restrictions must not otherwise prevent the employee from driving a GSA vehicle.
Must submit to and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout employment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
- Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
- Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
- The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level is low to moderate.
- The physical exertion is low to moderate.
- Work is primarily performed in an office setting, with some travel to project sites.
- There are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the day.
- Position may be stressful at times due to multi-tasking and critical deadlines and due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed.
- Requires occasional travel using employee’s own transportation.
The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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