Program Specialist - Building Training and Assessment Center; BTAC

Program Specialist 3 - Building Training and Assessment Center (BTAC)

South Seattle College is looking to hire a Program Specialist 3 in the BAS Department. Salary Range for this position is $61,512 - $82,860 (DOE).

Application and required materials must be submitted no later than the deadline listed on the posting. The position is open until filled; the first review of materials will begin December 29, 2025.

Under the supervision of the Dean for Math, Science, and Business, and the direction of the Principal Investigator for the Pacific NW BTAC grant, the Building Training and Assessment Center (BTAC) Program Specialist will be responsible for managing the operational and administrative components of South Seattle College's participation in the Department of Energy‑funded Pacific Northwest Building Training and Assessment Center (PNW BTAC).

This partnership involves the University of Washington, South Seattle College, and NW Indian College. The role ensures the successful, compliant, and efficient delivery of the Center’s mission to train a skilled clean‑energy workforce and provide energy assessments and roadmaps for commercial and institutional buildings across the Pacific Northwest.

This position supervises student employees/interns participating in the BTAC program. It is an 18‑month position contingent on grant funding and is governed by a collective bargaining agreement with representation by WFSE.

We are a district of three distinct colleges—North Seattle College, Seattle Central College, and South Seattle College—plus five specialty training centers, making us the largest and most diverse community college district in Washington. We are leaders in change and innovation and are committed to recruiting faculty and employees who create a welcoming academic climate that reflects the diverse backgrounds of our community, including ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, age, status as a veteran or disabled veteran, disability, political affiliation or belief, and citizenship status as a lawfully admitted immigrant authorized to work in the U.S., or presence of any physical, sensory, or mental disability.

Required application materials must be completed and submitted online.

• Attached current Resume
• Attached cover letter addressing how your background intersects with the job

Notice to Applicants:
Seattle Colleges has moved to holding interviews virtually (Zoom or Teams). Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. The employer will not sponsor work visas. Seattle Colleges is unable to extend post‑completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) to F‑1 students who receive STEM degrees.

• Provide high‑touch support services to student recruits and participants in the BTAC program to support workforce training needs.
• Provide information and advice to students, staff, program participants, and/or the public regarding program content, policies, and activities, recommending alternative courses of action as needed.
• Recruit new participants to the program, providing relevant information about aligned industry certifications and outcomes.
• Serve as a community liaison and information clearinghouse for small and medium buildings seeking energy‑efficiency services, providing an overview of BTAC services and connecting interested buildings to resources available from BTAC and other community providers.
• Support on‑site building assessments, including scheduling, dissemination of results and reports, and support for PI, faculty, and site leads as needed.
• Support meeting organization, note taking, scheduling, and follow‑up for meetings with BTAC partners, building owners, and other community and industry partners.
• Coordinate collection and analysis of program data in partnership with PI, Faculty, Dean, and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness, including tracking student enrollment, retention, completion, and employment.
• Attend outreach events to promote the program, assist with the development of promotional materials, coordinate social media posts and email…