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• Responsible for assisting the Climate Resiliency Program Manager in completing program duties as assigned, including research, program planning, implementation, program monitoring, and analysis

• Assist management with the planning and coordination of internal meetings and events to support employee engagement and the development of staff expertise on climate change issues including individual one-on-one meetings to large community gatherings.

• Conduct research and analysis of climate mitigation and adaptation policies and actions to inform program implementation efforts.

• Conduct greenhouse gas emissions assessments for measuring municipal and community emissions. Projects include, but are not limited, waste and energy audits.

• Prepare written, statistical, and financial reports of program activities and expenditures.

• Assist in research efforts to attain available funding sources; prepare and submit grants; and create and maintain all necessary grant background data.

• Develop, build, and maintain formal partnerships with Tribal Nations, and National, State, and Local government, academic institutions, and other external partners, while promoting Tribal sovereignty and co-management of resources, climate adaptation, and resiliency goals, including participating in government-to-government 1 consultations.

• Assist internal stakeholders in the transition to more sustainable practices. Projects included, but are not limited to, composting, energy efficiency, water and waste conservation, and reusable service ware.

• Conduct environmental impact assessments to evaluate the ecological impacts of construction activities, including life cycle analysis (LCA) of products and services.

• Analysis of sustainable and energy-efficient building design and operation. Execution of LEED or other green rating system certifications.


Qualifications You’ll Bring

• LEED AP certification and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses.

• Strong analytical skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present and translate scientific data and technical information to a wide range of audiences.

• Proficiency with energy modeling software such as eQuest/DOE-2.2 or OpenStudio/EnergyPlus, and MS Excel


What to Expect

• Knowledge of climate change trends, impacts and solutions, including strategies for climate change mitigation, adaptation, and preparedness.

• Ability to analyze quantitative and qualitative information and prepare and present results orally and in writing.

• Ability to independently prioritize assignments, manage multiple simultaneous projects, ask for assistance when needed, and provide regular progress updates on project deliverables.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to write succinctly and clearly for professional and public audiences. Ability to create and deliver effective and polished public presentations. • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle challenging situations with tact and sensitivity. Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.

• Familiarity with green building standards. Requirements

• State and Tribal Background check

• Valid WA State Driver’s License

 • Pre-Employment drug testing

 • Native American Preference

• Random Drug Testing


• Competitive pay DOE

• Employee Medical, Dental, Vision premium

• $50,000 Basic Life Insurance, Long Term Disability

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability

• 401(k) and up to 5% Employer Contribution Match SUQUAMISH TRIBE • Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, 13 Paid Holiday Observances, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Closure


Your Education / Experience Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant employment experience OR advanced degree in planning, engineering, environmental architecture, design, environmental studies, or a closely related discipline is supplemental for one year of experience

. • Architectural, HVAC, lighting, or plumbing design experience.

• Experience working with contractors and managing program deliverables on time sensitive timelines.