Sustainability Specialist - Part-Time

The City of Renton is accepting applications for the position of Sustainability Specialist in the Public Works Sustainability & Solid Waste section. This position is part-time working 20 hours per week within the Monday-Friday workweek and is telework eligible (up to 2 days working from home).

The Sustainability Specialist performs analytical and administrative tasks in the support of sustainability and solid waste management programs. The Public Works Sustainability & Solid Waste section sets sustainability and carbon solution goals through planning, project implementation, partnerships, and community engagement. The section has a broad mandate that includes promoting and supporting projects that address greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reductions, zero waste of resources, renewable energy use, resource conservations and stewardship, and sustainable infrastructure. Our team works collaboratively within Public Works and across City Departments to advance change.

Working for the City of Renton comes with an excellent benefits package pro-rated for regular part-time employees, including :

• Deferred compensation with the City contributing 3% of the employee's salary.
• VEBA Plan with the City contributing 1% of the employee's salary.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance at affordable rates
• Paid leave for vacation, sick, eleven holidays and two "personal" holidays a year
• State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems Public Employee Retirement Systems (PERS) plan enrollment

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Telework Program :

The City of Renton supports workers performing in a hybrid capacity (partial telework / in-office) where job responsibilities can be performed remotely. This position may be eligible for a telework arrangement, up to 2 days remote, based on the operational needs of the City and specific Department. Regardless of job title or telework arrangement, City of Renton employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.