The City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is on the hunt for new talent to keep pushing forward its climate agenda. After a year of significant legislative wins in the fight against climate change, including efforts to curb pollution from large buildings and increase tree canopy cover, OSE is opening up three new positions. These roles are critical for the city's aim to cultivate a sustainable and carbon-neutral future.

As advertised on their official blog, OSE is specifically looking for a Strategic Grants Funding Advisor and Planner. This position is critical, given the influx of climate funding coming from various sources such as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation Reduction Act, and the Washington State Climate Commitment Act. The city has been actively securing grants to boost its climate initiatives, and now it seeks an expert to streamline the process.

The new hire will serve as the city's focal point for identifying and tracking federal and state funding opportunities. Their mission will be to manage the grant application process from start to finish, ensuring a coordinated and systematic approach to securing funds for Seattle's green initiatives.

Interested parties have until April 16th to apply for this key role. It comes at a time when Seattle, along with the wider Puget Sound region, is aggressively making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint. Through these new positions, OSE aims to harness the significant financial opportunities offered by federal and state climate funds and make a lasting environmental impact.