Posting number: 2026-01084
Department: Office of Sustainability & Environment
Job classification: Strategic Advisor 1, General Government
Posting type: Open
Categories: Green-Collar/Environmental
THE OFFICE
The 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. We prioritize those currently and historically harmed by racial, economic, and environmental injustice and serve as cross-departmental and community partners, innovators, and drivers of cutting-edge city policy. Ifyou are looking to support opportunities to increase racial, social, and environmental justice throughout Seattle's environmental work, look no further!
THE JOB
The Climate Justice team at OSE is recruiting for a Climate Resilience & Adaptation Advisor. We are looking for people who have experience advancing these types of initiatives, who understand the climate impacts relevant to Seattle, who have deep community partnership experience with community-based organizations and communities to co-develop solutions, and who can manage community development projects.
Your primary focus will initially be managing and stewarding existing community development and infrastructure investments in the Duwamish Valley, and working closely with the Duwamish Valley Program Manager to continue implementing the Duwamish Valley Action Plan.
You will also work with departmental partners to advance community resilience efforts and align priorities and action on key projects in other parts of the City of Seattle.
Once the Climate Action Plan is updated, you will support the implementation of climate resilience and adaptation strategies to address heat, air quality, flooding, and community-led resilience, and support City departments with technical guidance.
To be successful, you are committed to:
To be effective, you have:
A successful applicant will have a professional career that reflects a commitment to addressing climate resilience and adaptation. This career orientation should be complemented by qualifications demonstrated in some or most of the following areas:
This job is classified as a Strategic Advisor 1, General Government, and the salary range is $51.88-$77.82. Our target range for this position is $67.00-$68.57.
This position offers the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be based on agreement between the employee and management.
Why Work for the City of Seattle? At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job; it’s a chance to shape the future and make a meaningful difference in the lives of everyone who works, lives, or plays in our city. With 12,000 employees across 40+ departments and 1,100 job titles, we are united by a common purpose: to create a Seattle that is vibrant and welcoming for all. Whatever your role, you’ll help power a forward-looking city that leads by example — inclusive, innovative, equitable, and community-focused — while joining a diverse team committed to solving challenges and making a lasting impact together. Join us in building a Seattle that thrives!
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. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits
In addition to completing the application at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle fully, please attach:
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will have the opportunity to explain or correct background information.
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, or 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.
Accommodations:
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@seattle.gov with questions or to request accommodations.
Work With Purpose. Shape Seattle. Inspire the World.
Seattle is more than a world-class city — it’s a vibrant, evolving community rooted in shared values of sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. As a public employer, the City of Seattle is committed to building a city that works for everyone, where communities thrive, opportunity is accessible, and public service drives real, lasting impact.
With more than 12,000 employees across 40+ departments, we’re proud to serve the people of Seattle in every aspect of city life, from transportation and utilities to immigrant and refugee affairs, arts and culture, housing, and environmental stewardship. Whether you're maintaining parks, delivering clean water, strengthening neighborhoods, or shaping policy, your work helps power a city that puts people first.
We offer more than 1,100 job titles, from seasonal and entry-level positions to senior leadership roles, across a wide range of fields: skilled trades, technology, finance, urban planning, public health, human services, public safety, and more. Whatever your background or career path, there’s a meaningful place for you here!
At the City of Seattle, public service is more than a job; it's a shared purpose. We don’t just serve our community, we strive to be a model of what good government can be: inclusive, innovative, equitable, transparent, collaborative, and visionary. We believe that local leadership, done right, can inspire change far beyond our city limits.
Joining the City of Seattle means joining a diverse, dedicated team that believes in the power of community and the possibility of progress. Together, we’re building a city where everyone can live, work, and thrive, and showing what’s possible when government works for the people it serves!
Come build your career and community with us!
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