Tribal Clean Energy Policy Lead

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a policy professional to advance energy and climate policy in partnership with tribal communities across Washington. You will convene diverse stakeholders—tribal leaders, lawmakers, agencies, and advocates—to design and implement policy options that reflect tribal sovereignty and state climate goals.

You’ll develop initiatives, analyze regulatory contexts, and support grant programs while coordinating with the Office of Tribal Relations and other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, public/business administration, public policy, or a closely related field.
• Minimum five years of experience in public policy, energy policy, or climate policy.
• Strong written, verbal and presentation skills for non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience with tribal governments and tribal consultation processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory and economic environment in Washington.

Responsibilities

• Develop legislative, policy and program initiatives to advance energy, climate and equity objectives in Washington.
• Engage tribal organizations, government, industry, advocacy groups, and research institutions to identify policy options and barriers.
• Develop, recommend and implement policy options to increase equity and reduce pollution from greenhouse gases.
• Prepare testimony, reports, presentations, and communications to explain tribal interests in energy and climate policies.
• Provide technical and policy support during grant program development and outreach to applicants.
• Provide analytical support to statewide initiatives within the Energy Division.
• Coordinate with Commerce Office of Tribal Relations and other state agencies to align tribal work with state relations.
• Develop and maintain best practices for intergovernmental tribal energy consultations.
• Serve as lead resource for staff on tribal energy and related policy engagement.

Skills

Policy analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Public speaking

Facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in economics/public administration/policy

Job description

Washington State Department of Commerce seeks a policy professional to advance energy and climate policy in partnership with tribal communities across Washington. You will convene diverse stakeholders—tribal leaders, lawmakers, agencies, and advocates—to design and implement policy options that reflect tribal sovereignty and state climate goals.

You’ll develop initiatives, analyze regulatory contexts, and support grant programs while coordinating with the Office of Tribal Relations and other