King County, WA
Overview
Climate Action Portfolio Manager role at King County, WA. King County Solid Waste Division is seeking a visionary and results-driven climate action leader to champion environmental stewardship and climate resilience. This role will lead the development and implementation of an agency-wide strategic approach to climate action, ensuring operations, programs, and partnerships align with the county’s sustainability goals. The Climate Action Manager will drive cross-functional collaboration, integrate climate priorities into solid waste systems, and help shape a low-carbon future for the region. This position will work internally and externally to coordinate SWD investments on climate action, plan, implement, and expand climate action. Initially, the focus will be on ensuring SWD has a costed and impact-driven plan and strategy to deliver climate action. The role supports SWD managers and the workforce in understanding and implementing the SCAP and helps division staff be informed, connected, invested, and inspired about climate work. SCAP commitments should be integrated into business planning, division workplans and budgets – focusing on high-impact areas and projects aligned with climate priorities. Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a central roadmap/dashboard for all climate-related action (GHG reductions, preparing for climate change, risks) to support prioritization of climate action program goals Facilitate inter-agency and departmental engagement of climate action, including coordination with DNRP and ECO Establish and maintain a framework integrating climate action impact with ERSJ and Community engagement Support King County compliance, reporting, and networking on climate action Develop and maintain an interdisciplinary network to support work that includes division project managers, policy specialists, engineers, and scientists Help lead SCAP engagement with division and department leadership on SCAP implementation Support tracking, reporting, and accountability on SCAP progress for the division Represent SWD’s interests on teams and on broader climate issues such as biogas and methane reduction, building decarbonization, and the 2025 SCAP Engage and support division-related climate communications, engagement, and events Qualifications
Demonstrated skill in providing program management, coordination, and leadership on climate or related environmental areas Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with a variety of partners, stakeholders, and interest groups, including various county and/or state agencies, organizations, and associations Demonstrated skills in translating technical information, goals and requirements into specific action steps necessary to catalyze changes to be adopted Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and contracts and meet deadlines with high attention to detail Excellent communication and networking skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation/presentations, cross-cultural communication with diverse partners Demonstrated ability to work with environmental science or similar areas with autonomy to translate technical and scientific knowledge into work plans and objectives Demonstrated ability to work with various project teams to achieve results within specified deadlines Competencies
Instills Trust Collaborates Manages Complexity Action Oriented Plans and Aligns Racially Just Working Conditions
Work Location: Remote from a home location with onsite reporting up to four times a month; onsite locations may include King Street Center (Seattle) Remote Work Location Requirement: Must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable distance of King County worksites Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; some evenings and weekends; exempt from FLSA Union Representation: Non-represented position Application and Selection Process
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the essential experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. Competitive applicants may be asked to complete a driving record evaluation, a skills test, and an interview. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks, a physical examination, and drug testing prior to employment. This position is safety-sensitive. To Apply, Submit: Completed Application, Cover Letter, Optional Resume. For more information regarding this recruitment, contact Prakash Meloottu at 206-477-5262 or prakash.meloot@kingcounty.gov. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options Life and disability insurance; retirement plan through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Transportation program and ORCA transit pass Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and leaves for parental, family, medical, and volunteering Flexible Spending Account; wellness programs; training and career development
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Climate Action Portfolio Manager role at King County, WA. King County Solid Waste Division is seeking a visionary and results-driven climate action leader to champion environmental stewardship and climate resilience. This role will lead the development and implementation of an agency-wide strategic approach to climate action, ensuring operations, programs, and partnerships align with the county’s sustainability goals. The Climate Action Manager will drive cross-functional collaboration, integrate climate priorities into solid waste systems, and help shape a low-carbon future for the region. This position will work internally and externally to coordinate SWD investments on climate action, plan, implement, and expand climate action. Initially, the focus will be on ensuring SWD has a costed and impact-driven plan and strategy to deliver climate action. The role supports SWD managers and the workforce in understanding and implementing the SCAP and helps division staff be informed, connected, invested, and inspired about climate work. SCAP commitments should be integrated into business planning, division workplans and budgets – focusing on high-impact areas and projects aligned with climate priorities. Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a central roadmap/dashboard for all climate-related action (GHG reductions, preparing for climate change, risks) to support prioritization of climate action program goals Facilitate inter-agency and departmental engagement of climate action, including coordination with DNRP and ECO Establish and maintain a framework integrating climate action impact with ERSJ and Community engagement Support King County compliance, reporting, and networking on climate action Develop and maintain an interdisciplinary network to support work that includes division project managers, policy specialists, engineers, and scientists Help lead SCAP engagement with division and department leadership on SCAP implementation Support tracking, reporting, and accountability on SCAP progress for the division Represent SWD’s interests on teams and on broader climate issues such as biogas and methane reduction, building decarbonization, and the 2025 SCAP Engage and support division-related climate communications, engagement, and events Qualifications
Demonstrated skill in providing program management, coordination, and leadership on climate or related environmental areas Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships and partnerships with a variety of partners, stakeholders, and interest groups, including various county and/or state agencies, organizations, and associations Demonstrated skills in translating technical information, goals and requirements into specific action steps necessary to catalyze changes to be adopted Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and contracts and meet deadlines with high attention to detail Excellent communication and networking skills, including public speaking, writing, group facilitation/presentations, cross-cultural communication with diverse partners Demonstrated ability to work with environmental science or similar areas with autonomy to translate technical and scientific knowledge into work plans and objectives Demonstrated ability to work with various project teams to achieve results within specified deadlines Competencies
Instills Trust Collaborates Manages Complexity Action Oriented Plans and Aligns Racially Just Working Conditions
Work Location: Remote from a home location with onsite reporting up to four times a month; onsite locations may include King Street Center (Seattle) Remote Work Location Requirement: Must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable distance of King County worksites Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week; some evenings and weekends; exempt from FLSA Union Representation: Non-represented position Application and Selection Process
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Applications will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the essential experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills. Competitive applicants may be asked to complete a driving record evaluation, a skills test, and an interview. Successful candidates will undergo reference checks, a physical examination, and drug testing prior to employment. This position is safety-sensitive. To Apply, Submit: Completed Application, Cover Letter, Optional Resume. For more information regarding this recruitment, contact Prakash Meloottu at 206-477-5262 or prakash.meloot@kingcounty.gov. Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options Life and disability insurance; retirement plan through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems Transportation program and ORCA transit pass Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, and leaves for parental, family, medical, and volunteering Flexible Spending Account; wellness programs; training and career development
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