Sustainability Program Manager

King County•Seattle, WA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position contributes to implementing innovative and creative efforts that will advance construction and demolition, green building, sustainability, climate action and equity and social justice within the Solid Waste Division portfolio of projects. These efforts will support meeting our Green Building Ordinance, Strategic Climate Action Plan, and Zero Waste of Resources goals and overall climate reduction goals for the County. This is an opportunity to be part of improving institutional changes to better serve the public and provide greater benefits to our community regarding an equitable, socially just, prosperous, and healthy future. The Solid Waste Division has a capital portfolio of over $500 million that range from small renovations to large complex new construction recycling and transfer stations. This position will work closely with capital project managers, engineers, construction managers, and other team members to design, renovate and construct capital projects with the latest sustainability requirements. The successful candidate will serve as the Sustainability Subject Matter Expertise on Solid Waste Division project teams to assist in achieving sustainability requirements, complete necessary green building reporting, and highlighting achievements. The Solid Waste Division has resource recovery central to all of the work and services moving forward. This position will be responsible for reviewing project development and approve advancement during gate milestones during the life of the project. This individual will have a role in advising strategies for high performance in resource recovery, C&D material diversion, energy and water savings, stormwater and site management, sustainable material selection, renewable energy projection, and other sustainable features. The individual will also take part in maintaining standard operation procedures for implementing green building and sustainability measures. Other tasks include being part of reviewing and developing RFPs, contracts and project specifications, design packages, and construction reports. They will be a member of the division’s Capital Project Review Board where they will keep staff appraised of the latest green building and sustainability requirements. Some technical assistance duties include but not limited to organizing and facilitating project ecocharrettes, guidance on green building rating systems, provide tutorials on sustainability best practices, and research appropriate green building strategies that are applicable to project.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience (2 years preferred) applying research methods, performing technical analyses, and supporting complex project work.
Demonstrated experience (2 years preferred) with project management principles and capital project delivery, including contracting, design, construction, operations, standard operating procedures, planning, development, and implementation.
Demonstrated experience (2 years preferred) working successfully with a variety of partners, stakeholders, and interest groups, including, but not limited to, various county, city, and/or state agencies, organizations, and associations.
Strong and demonstrated written, verbal, and presentation skills for both small groups and large audiences.
Experience collaborating effectively as a team member to coordinate and complete shared goals and tasks.
Experience managing multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience (3 years preferred) in green building rating systems and sustainability efforts.
Experience (3 years preferred) working with capital projects or facility operations.
Experience (3 years preferred) with public agency, government or public administration.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise on sustainability and green building strategies for complex capital projects within the Solid Waste Division.
Recommend and refine project scope, specifications, designs, and deliverables to ensure alignment with King County’s green building, climate, and sustainability requirements.
Manage data collection and reporting, including overseeing use of the County’s PRISM database, which tracks capital portfolio information and required green building metrics.
Prepare comprehensive analytical reports and program evaluations to guide capital project managers and engineers in understanding and implementing sustainability expectations.
Develop program and policy recommendations, including issue papers, to accelerate the integration of sustainable practices in capital projects.
Assess current program resources and identify future needs.
Perform additional duties as assigned.