The Climate and Sustainability Manager leads the development and implementation of climate change and environmental sustainability programs for the City of Bainbridge Island. The ideal candidate has a background in working on climate change mitigation/adaptation and sustainability issues. This candidate should have demonstrated skill in policy and program development and policy analysis, as well as the ability to take initiative, and have demonstrated communication skills with varied media, audiences and technical detail. In addition, experience with municipal climate resilience efforts and grant writing will be important contributing factors.

The City offers a competitive benefit package including:

· Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and dependents

· Life Insurance

· Long term disability insurance

· Employee Assistance Program

· WA State PERS retirement plan

· Matching contributes to Social Security

· $200 matching contribution to a 457 deferred compensation plan

· Commute Trip Reduction Incentive Program

Time off:

· Vacation – Starting at 9 hours/month

· Sick – 8 hours/month

· 12 paid holidays

· 1 floating holiday upon completion of probation

Open until filled. Cutoff for first review of applications: 8 am, May 14

For more information, visit www.bainbridgewa.gov/jobs.

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