Compliance Sustainability Coordinator

Open: March 16 2026Close: April 14 2026Job Title: Sustainability Coordinator Department: ComplianceReports To: Sustainability Manager Hours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 879 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:The Energy Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Sustainability Manager with the Tribes Sustainability Initiatives related to renewable energy and energy efficiency. Under direct supervision the Energy Coordinator shall be responsible for the implementation of an energy conservation program creating technical assistance programming cost avoidance measures and promote tribal-wide communication by providing support and guidance as directed. The Energy Coordinator will assist with membership support services in regards to promotion and increased access to energy efficiency and emissions reduction services education and Duties and ResponsibilitiesSustainability & Renewable EnergyAssist tribal administration to see through Climate Emergency goal of transitioning to non-fossil fuel GSA fleet Research identify and implement solar energy where feasible including but not limited to standard rooftop community solar and floating systemsWorks with other departments such as Housing to develop technical assistance programs to guide property owners and developers through code and energy efficiency standards. Work with the Grants Department to identify and apply for sustainability climate resilience and energy focused grantsRecommend sound policies directed toward utilities conservation and sustainability to Tribal record keeping systems in order to document and track utility consumption and costs to monitor program and implement a building energy conservation program to establish energy management plans perform energy audits train staff in energy management best practices and implement cost effective energy efficiency projects in tribally owned facilities. Create a green building strategy for tribally owned buildings and entities including emissions reducing and energy saving activities related to lighting HVAC weatherization etc. Support departments to purchase electric or renewable energy options. Collaborate with vendors community agencies and institutions such as our utility providers to enhance services and promote waste reduction other duties as ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory duties. This position serves as a resource to tribal facilities departments and the Sustainability Committee. Qualifications and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperienceAssociates degree in Environmental Studies Environmental Policy Sustainability or a related field and two years of related work experience in the field of sustainability or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience in sustainability environmental or other related field. Comprehensive research and analytical skills; ability to capture information quickly and to synthesize it into measurable information required. Experience in Tribal sustainability work is also preferred. Experience and knowledge in the use of word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Microsoft Word for Windows Excel Access).Other Knowledge RequiredCurrent local state and federal energy policies programs and environmental and sustainability and techniques of research statistical analysis and report space Conservation including agriculture and forestry processes and and practices of public administration organization personnel management and modernsupervisory Skills and AbilitiesUse of independent judgment and effective decision-making in the application of a wide variety of lawspolicies and procedures and in effective clearly and effectively orally and in writing to internal staff and external work setting priorities meeting critical deadlines and following up on assignments withminimum taking steps to build cohesive effective and results-orientated and objective building leadership and SkillsAbility to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers clients customers and the general public. Customer service and confidentiality are a significant aspect of the job. Contacts are both within and external to the SkillsAbility to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Work assignments involves some creative thinking or development of processes or or CertificatesMust have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Washington State drivers license and proof of insurance. Restrictions must not otherwise prevent the employee from driving a GSA submit to and be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and periodically throughout DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is primarily performed in an office setting with some travel to project are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to multi-tasking and critical deadlines and due to the sensitive or confidential issues being occasional travel using employees own Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. 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