Climate Planning Advisor

Overview

Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) develops and implements citywide environmental policies and programs that propel our city toward a sustainable, equitable, and carbon‑neutral future. OSE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our mission is to ensure a clean and healthy environment for every resident of Seattle, prioritizing those currently and historically harmed by racial, economic, and environmental injustice.

We are recruiting for a Climate Planning Advisor to join OSE’s Climate Justice team. Seek applicants who have demonstrated success advancing racial equity and climate/environmental justice and experience working across the public and private sectors. Use Climate and Environmental Justice expertise, project management skills, strong interpersonal skills, diplomacy and political savvy to continue the City’s work to address climate change.

• Managing the Climate Action Planning Process, including updating the Climate Action Plan (CAP) by the first quarter of 2027.
• Lead internal and external engagement, facilitating the City’s CAP workgroup, standing up a Director’s forum, and convening regional Climate Justice partners.
• Serve as OSE’s Council Liaison for the first six to eight months, building relationships, strategically advocating and informing staff and Council members about OSE’s work, impact, and mission, and gathering information regarding emerging issues.

• Supporting Climate and Environmental justice work and impacting climate change
• Equity and inclusion mindset
• Equitable program design and implementation
• Engaging respectfully in all interactions, and building strong relationships and collaborative partnerships

• Strategic Climate and Environmental Justice project/program experience using an equity lens
• Managed complex projects/programs/plans, collaborating with and moving the work of internal teams and external partners forward, communicating updates, and tracking and reporting progress
• Listened, communicated clearly using a variety of formats – briefings, presentations, written materials accessible to all audiences
• Facilitated and led groups without formal authority
• Engaged with and worked collaboratively with frontline communities, distilling diverse opinions and perspectives to inform City leadership and planning
• Created and analyzed policy
• Demonstrated professional accountability and attention to detail
• Used data to understand the health impact of City decisions, codes, and rules
• Background in land‑use policy, zoning, or urban planning

• Managing multiple complex projects concurrently and successfully
• Advancing climate change with an equity and environmental justice lens
• Building internal and external relationships and partnerships that inform and accomplish change
• Policy or political analysis, development, and implementation
• Delivering outcomes in a political and fast‑paced environment
• Listening, communication, and writing skills
• Diplomacy and political savvy

This job is classified as a Strategic Advisor 2, General Government. Salary range: $56.57–$84.88, with target range $69.00–$75.00. Position offers flexibility of a hybrid work schedule, determined by agreement between employee and management.

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

This position is open to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. The Office of Sustainability & Environment values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy. The Office of Planning and Community Development encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.

Individuals with disabilities will be provided with reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact Kate.

Moore with questions or to request accommodations.