Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Analyst, Job #103112
Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Analyst, Job #103112
- Job Summary
- Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Analyst, Job #103112
Closing Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018 @ 11:59 p.m.
Starting Pay Grade/Range: A34, $29.68 + Excellent Benefits
Regular Full-Time, FLSA Non-Exempt PositionThe Seattle Housing Authority, a nationally recognized leader in developing and maintaining affordable, innovative housing communities and programs, is accepting applications for the Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Analyst within its Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Team.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under general direction, conduct technical analysis of the Authority’s environmental stewardship and sustainability activities, projects and programs; prepare reports on findings with recommendations for action, direction, or resolution of problems. Independently plan, design and implement initiatives and collaborative efforts that support agency environmental stewardship goals and objectives. Contribute to business decisions through planning and monitoring organizational performance against program or project goals and objectives to ensure results. - Duties
- REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
E = Essential FunctionsRepresentative duties and essential functions of the Sustainability Analyst fall in four key areas that support and facilitate SHA’s value of environmental stewardship:
Resource Conservation (30%)
1. Evaluate energy, water and waste usage patterns and trends for all facilities and functions in the organization to assure proper cost controls are in place. Conduct building audits and analyze consumption and rate data. E2. Provide technical expertise and information for utility and waste management issues. E
3. Prepare written audit reports; present findings and proposed resource conservation plans to management. E
Compliance with Internal and External Policies and Regulations (25%)
1. Assist with the administration of utility allowances for the Agency per HUD, IRS and Washington State tax credit guidelines. Implement changes to utility allowances, solicit comments, and respond to residents by preparing correspondence, notices, news articles for community publications and conducting presentations at resident council meetings. Maintain organized files, tracking the history of changes and adjustments to utility allowances. E2. Participate in compliance activities with city ordinances related to energy benchmarking, third party billing for utilities, and solid waste management. E
Sustainability Program Management and Development (35%)
1. Participate and/or facilitate the planning and development of resource conservation and environmental stewardship projects and programs, as well as measure and evaluate program and project efficacy E2. Provide support and program analysis for other SHA departments and division, including Solid Waste, Maintenance, Development, and Asset Management. E
3. Coordinate and/or conduct staff and resident enrichment programs for diverse audiences that create opportunities for education and professional development in resource conservation, environmental stewardship, and sustainability. E
4. Communicate technical information related to environmental stewardship and sustainability benchmarking and performance to internal and external stakeholder groups and the public. E
5. Provide general oversight and assistance with supervision of division interns or project employees, when applicable; assisting with the development of work plans, assigning tasks, and tracking progress using a project management system.E
Other duties (10%)
1. Establish and maintain relationships with Seattle City Light, Seattle Public Utilities, King County, solid waste haulers, solid waste processors and Puget Sound Energy to effectively analyze and monitor the Authority’s utility and waste reduction activities. E2. Supplement existing SHA databases with information to support utility and waste reduction activities. E
3. Attend all required training and safety meetings; use, maintain and replace assigned personal protective equipment; report all injuries and illnesses to supervisor immediately; complete and submit incident/accident reports as required; report hazardous conditions or unsafe work practices to supervisor; and follow all safety and health guidelines, practices, policies and procedures. E
4. Identify technical and financial resources outside the agency in support of resource conservation activities, and serve as liaison to the entities that provide them. E
5. Perform utility and project budget projections. E
6. Assist in the development and maintenance of data management practices and processes to track, analyze and monitor resource conservation and environmental stewardship projects and programs. E
- Minimum Qualifications
- EXPERIENCE:
Three years experience in resource conservation, sustainability, project or program management, or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class. Relevant experience in data analysis, project and program management and making public presentations are also crucial to a candidate’s success in this position.EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with college course work in environmental science, business, public administration, human services, or related field. Four years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.IMPORTANT NOTE: The hiring supervisor requests that all applicants provide a resume and cover letter.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Washington driver’s license and insurable driving record.FLSA Non-Exempt position covered by OPEIU Local 8. Union membership arrangements must be made within 30 days of employment.
- Competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
1. Advanced PC ability, MS Office products including Access Database, and Microsoft Excel.
2. Database oriented applications, database modeling concepts, report writing and query building techniques.
3. Utility, waste reduction, energy management, and sustainability practices and terminology.
4. Basic energy, water, and waste auditing methods, practices, principles, and terminology.
5. Practices and procedures related to low income housing and Housing Operations programs.
6. Federal and state laws, policies and procedures related to rental housing.
7. Principles and practices of training, and problem solving.
8. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
9. Verbal and written communication skills.
10. Research methods and report writing techniques.
11. Outreach and communication skills to diverse populations.
12. Principals of environmental justice and equity.
13. Environmental behavior change principals.
14. Environmental program development theory.ABILITY TO:
1. Perform a variety of analytical work involved in the detail, research and preparation of a variety of division functions and projects.
2. Review policy and procedural changes and assure compliance with SHA and outside policies.
3. Analyze and monitor the Authority’s utility and waste reduction activities.
4. Initiate site inspections to determine reason for high utility usage or solid waste capacity.
5. Operate various specialized computer applications and related peripheral equipment.
6. Train staff on relevant program information.
7. Communicate effectively both verbally, and in writing with SHA staff, residents and the general public.
8. Work independently on large projects with minimal direction.
9. Independently acquire basic skills on new software.
10. Plan and organize work.
11. Drive SHA passenger vehicles.WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
• Office environment and periodic travel to SHA properties within the Seattle city limits.PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard.
• Lifting and carrying light materials/objects as assigned.
• ADA reasonable accommodation requests will be granted full consideration.HAZARDS:
• Occasional Contact with dissatisfied, rude, or verbally abusive individuals.
- Benefits
Seattle Housing Authority (SHA) offers an excellent benefits package for Regular and Project full-time and part-time employees scheduled to work at least 80 hours per month. (Temporary and On-Call positions are not eligible for benefits package). The following is a brief summary of the SHA benefit programs:
Eligibility
As a new hire your coverage begins on the first calendar day of the month if your hired date is on the first of that month. Otherwise your coverage begins on the first of the following month.
Medical
Employees may select from four medical plans – the Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan, Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan, City of Seattle Preventive Plan, and City of Seattle Traditional Plan.The monthly cost for each of the Plans are as follows:- Kaiser Permanente Standard Plan is $48.40 with or without children or $99.90 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
- Kaiser Permanente Deductible Plan is $25.00 with or without children or $56.92 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
- City of Seattle Preventive Plan is $48.12 with or without children or $98.50 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
- City of Seattle Traditional Plan is $0 with or without children or $32.34 with spouse/domestic partner with or without children
Dental
Employees may select from two dental plans – Delta Dental, an incentive plan or Dental Health Services, a managed care plan. Our dental plans include coverage for eligible dependents.Vision
SHA offers two vision plans through Vision Service Plan. The Basic plan is fully paid by SHA. The Vision Buy-Up plan is paid by the employee. The Buy-Up plan provides more frequent coverage of lenses, frames and contact lenses and includes coverage of progressive lenses.Long Term Disability Insurance
If you are disabled, the Plan will be combined with other sources of income to pay you $400 a month after a 90 day waiting period. The basic benefit maximum will be $400 per month while you are unable to work. Employees may purchase long term disability coverage that provides up to 60% of gross monthly salary during disability. Coverage provided by Standard Insurance Company.Long Term Care Insurance
Optional group insurance provides benefits for long term care needs such as home care, assisted living and nursing home care. Varying levels of coverage and service options are available at low group rates through Unum.Group Term Life (GTL) Insurance
You can select from one of two plans – Basic GTL which is one-and-a-half times your annual earnings or Limited Basic GTL of $50,000.00. SHA will contribute 40% of the cost for the GTL insurance. You have the option to purchase Supplemental GTL.If you have elected Basic Group Term Life you may purchase supplemental term life insurance for yourself, spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children. The maximum amount of life insurance available is four times your annual income for the employee, 50% of the amount of coverage you elect for the spouse, and $2,000, $5,000 or $10,000 for children.
Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Seattle Housing Authority offers an employee-paid group AD&D insurance plan. An employee may cover his or herself, or a family member, for amounts from $25,000 to $500,000, in $25,000 increments. AD&D insurance pays a death benefit if the insured person dies due to an accident, or a percentage of the full insurance amount if the covered person loses a limb. Coverage provided through The Hartford Insurance.Retirement plan
Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) membership is defined by Washington State statues, and is mandatory if you are hired into an “eligible” position. However, if you are retired from or have been a member of the City of Seattle, Spokane or Tacoma Employee’s Retirement System, your PERS enrollment must be verified and approved by the Washington State Department of Retirement System. Click Retirement System for more details.Flexible spending account
Employees have the option of contributing part of their pay before Social Security, Medicare, and Federal Income Tax withholding to pay for medical, dental, and dependent care expenses. There are two accounts: a Health Care Flexible Spending Account, and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account. Employees can sign up for one or both accounts. The plan is offered through Flex-Plan Services.Leave Benefits
- Annual Leave
is provided for vacation and personal time off. First year employees earn up to 3.84 hours per bi-weekly pay period (100 hours annually), increasing incrementally each year of service, up to 7.69 per hours per pay period at 25 years of service (200 hours annually). Leave hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is 240 hour annual carryover limit for annual leave. - Sick leave is provided for health care and related appointments. First year employees earn 3.69 hours per pay period. Hours for part time staff are pro-rated. There is no maximum or carryover limit for sick leave.
Paid Holidays: Seattle Housing Authority has nine legal and personal holidays, as detailed below.
- New Year’s Day
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Presidents Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- The day following Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Personal holidays for regular employees, up to three personal holidays are granted each calendar year. They are available to be scheduled in advance by the employee with supervisor approval.
Unless specified otherwise in a collective bargaining agreement, regular employees hired between January 1 and May 31 are granted three personal holidays. If hired from June 1 until November 10, two personal holidays are granted. If hired beginning November 11 or later, no personal holidays are granted until January 1.
Additional BenefitsEmployee Transportation Program
A discount commuter ORCA Passport is offered, for use on regular Metro, Community Transit, Pierce Transit, Kitsap Transit, Everett Transit, Sound Transit, Link Light Rail, and Sounder Commuter Train routes. It provides reduced or fully covered fares on most vanpool routes. An Emergency Ride Home Program, bike racks at various sites, and shower facilities at several offices are also provided, along with discount Zipcar membership (if accepted). Group discount parking is available for registered vanpools in certain areas.Flex-time
With supervisor approval, work hours may be scheduled around core hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, or a compressed 4/10 workweek. This option is not available for every position.Telework
With supervisor approval, employees can perform assigned duties from home at certain times. This option is not available for every position.Employee assistance program
Confidential counseling, referral, and information services are available through Wellspring Family Services.Washington Deferred Compensation Program
Tax deferred savings plans are available through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems’ Deferred Compensation Program. Click DCP for more details.Credit unions
Participation in two credit unions is available: Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union and Alaska USA Federal Credit Union.
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01I have read and affirm that I meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Yes
- No
02Do you have at least three years experience in resource conservation, sustainability, project or program management, or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class.- Yes
- No
03If yes to previous questions, please briefly describe your experience in this area.04Please describe any Relevant experience in data analysis, project and program management and making public presentations.05Do you have at least a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with college course work in environmental science, business, public administration, human services, or related field? Or, do you have four years of directly relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree?- Yes
- No
06If yes to the previous question, please briefly describe your experience below.07Provide an example of how someone might demonstrate good environmental stewardship in their daily life. What do you think might make it difficult for someone to be a good environmental steward? What tools might you provide someone to address barriers to being a good environmental steward?08What is your approach to project management?09Have you attached a resume and cover letter to your application?- Yes
- No
Required Question
- Agency
- Seattle Housing Authority
- Address
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190 Queen Anne Avenue North, P.O. Box 19028
Seattle, Washington, 98109-1028.
- Phone
- 206-615-3323
- Website
- http://www.seattlehousing.org