Sustainability & Energy Coordinator (Open Until Filled, First Review 02/23/26)

Ellensburg Washington•Ellensburg, WA

About The Position

The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Sustainability and Energy Coordinator in the Energy Services Department. This position will guide and support development, implementation, and reporting of sustainability programs and initiatives through collaborative work across City utilities, departments, and services. The Sustainability & Energy Coordinator assists with the development and implementation of energy/low carbon intensity strategies to meet municipal operations and community targets. The primary duties of this position are to support the needs of the City’s electric and natural gas utilities and sustainability actions across all departments and services. The Coordinator will work with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders including engineers, project managers, operations, planners, contractors, regulators, educators, and communications professionals, etc. to evaluate proposed projects for regulatory applicability; reviewing and analyzing project scope, work methods, and other related potential environmental and emissions impacts. CORE VALUES: All employees are expected to model and foster the City of Ellensburg’s core values in the performance of their duties and their interactions while representing the City and serving the community. The values of Compassion (we care), Courage (we do the right thing), and Conviction (we work hard) promote and maintain a high level of service and are the tie that binds all City employees together, across departments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from four (4) year college or university in an applicable field, such as economics, public policy, law, business administration, planning, environmental policy, or environmental science
Three (3) years of professional experience in a field related to utilities, sustainability, public administration, or similar.
Valid State driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by time of hire; must maintain an insurable driving record
First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment
Thorough working knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern public administration and energy services applicable to a municipal setting
Familiarity with the energy industry’s regulatory aspects
Thorough knowledge of applicable City policies, laws, and regulations affecting Department activities
Working knowledge of modern records management techniques and ability to accurately record and maintain records
Thorough working knowledge of spreadsheet applications, such as Excel, to accurately develop and maintain various reports and records
Experience in modeling and forecasting in the utility sector
Proficient in safely operating the listed tools and equipment and possess the ability to learn new tools and technology quickly as required
Ability to establish and maintain courteous, cooperative, and collaborative working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, Commission and Council members; other agencies and officials, and the public
Considerable ability to communicate in a clear, concise manner, verbally and in writing, appropriate for the intended audience
Ability to handle conflict and stressful situations
Routinely handle matters requiring sensitivity or confidentiality with good judgment
Thorough knowledge of the laws, policies, and methods related to purchasing and service contracts applicable to a municipal setting, including request for quotes, request for qualifications, and request for proposal
Broad knowledge of communications and multi-media promotional efforts such as the City’s website, social media, television, and radio
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, policies, and procedures
Ability to present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public in a clear, concise manner
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as sales tax, discounts, and percentages
Ability to understand and apply economic analysis to determine present worth, future value, and annual cash flow, as well as regression analysis to determine forecasts

Nice To Haves

SQL experience
Bilingual English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Guide and support development, implementation, and reporting of sustainability programs and initiatives
Assist with the development and implementation of energy/low carbon intensity strategies
Support the needs of the City’s electric and natural gas utilities and sustainability actions across all departments and services
Evaluate proposed projects for regulatory applicability
Review and analyze project scope, work methods, and other related potential environmental and emissions impacts