Climate Resilience Manager

Position Description

• Organized and excels at multi-tasking and project management.
• Strong attention to details, data, and deadlines.
• Excellent writing and interpersonal communication skills, including facilitation.
• Personal motivation and commitment to outcomes and accountability.
• Outstanding people skills and professionalism.
• Enjoy working with diverse communities.
• Passionate about social and environmental justice.

• Work with Departments to use latest science and research to develop plans and policies that prioritize climate adaptation and resiliency actions, standards and codes that protect systems from risks, and climate-safe capital and transportation projects.
• Coordinate activities across departments such as Planning and Development Services, Environmental Services, Public Works, Emergency Management, Tacoma Public Utilities.
• Lead and coordinate multi-jurisdictional coastal resiliency and sea level rise planning and project development.
• Coordinate activities with partners such as Metro Parks Tacoma, Port of Tacoma, Puyallup Tribe of Indians.
• Develop site specific shoreline assessments and feasibility report.
• Coordinate public health investments that protect our most vulnerable residents and low opportunity neighborhoods from dangerous heat and smoke, including community resilience hub planning and implementation.
• Participate, and lead as appropriate, local, and regional adaptation committees, working groups, and stakeholder teams to share best practices and leverage expertise.
• Develop relevant climate and health communications and engagement by working with state and local health agencies, community members and partners.
• Seek and secure outside funding; and manage contracts, MOUs, and other agreements.
• Prepare and present information and reports to a variety of audiences including City staff, City Council, members of the public, and outside organizations.
• Supervise interns and others as appropriate.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, earth or plant studies, or directly related field.
Desired Education*
Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, natural resource management, earth or plant studies, Environmental policy, urban planning, or directly related field.
Minimum Experience*
4 years environmental program administration.

• Depending upon assignment a WA driver’s license may be required.
• Appointment is subject to passing a background check and reference checks.

• Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

• Experience working collaboratively on complex initiatives and building trusting relationships effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and cultures within all levels of the organization, including external agencies and partners.
• Experience in successful program planning, implementation, and funding, including budget management and operationalizing strategies to ensure smooth and efficient operations of work to achieve priorities and goals.
• Strong facilitation, public speaking, and written communication skills, including writing and editing reports, summary memoranda, correspondence, etc.
• High level of self-awareness, self-motivation, initiative, and integrity.
• Experience working within racial equity frameworks.
• Knowledge of climate impacts and adaptation solutions.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions within given parameters.
• Is creative and flexible and not afraid to take risks, improve, and evolve with an orientation towards problem-solving.
• Can effectively organize multiple assignments, sometimes of a complex nature or involving competing priorities, to produce work products that are accurate, aesthetically pleasing, and on time.

• Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it.

Knowledge & Skills

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.
One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.
The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?
The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• A great pension plan.