Sustainability Coordinator

The Governors Executive Policy Office has an immediate opening for the position of Sustainability
Coordinator.

Duties:

The incumbent in this position reports directly to the Policy Director of the Governor's
Executive Policy Office and will assist state agencies in meeting the goals of Executive Order 02-03,
Sustainable Practices by State Agencies.

The Sustainability Coordinator will: Assist agencies in
developing their Sustainability Plans; Assist agencies in educating their employees on sustainable
business practices; Chair an inter-agency work group to promote information-sharing and cooperation;

Create and maintain a Sustainable Washington Internet Website where agency plans and accomplishments can be viewed by state agencies and the public; Develop incentives to recognize
innovative agency practices that foster sustainability;

Work to eliminate barriers to sustainable practices;
Identify opportunities for coordinated sustainable activities by state agencies such as the purchase of
sustainable products through state contracts; and Consult with state agencies to establish a Sustainability
Advisory Council, consisting of representatives from the private sector and others with sustainability
expertise, to advise state agencies on how to make state government operations more sustainable.

Qualifications:

Graduate degree in public policy, public administration, economics or natural resources policy,
political science, law, or related field and policy development and/or analysis experience with
economic or natural resources issues. An undergraduate degree may be accepted.

Demonstrated knowledge and abilities should include:

• High-level analytical and organizational skills;
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team;
• Strong commitment to customer service;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in dealing with complex issues;
• Ability to design, maintain, and update Internet website; and
• Competency in personal computer word processing and spreadsheet software. (Specific
  knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is desirable.)

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should submit the following via post, fax or email to:

1. a letter of interest, describing specific qualifications
   for the position;
2. a current resume, detailing experience, education, and current salary;
3. a list of
   three professional references with current telephone numbers;
4. Personal Data sheet found at website given below,

Employee
Services,
Office of Financial Management,
P.O. Box 43113,
Olympia, WA 98504-3113.

The top candidates
will be invited to an interview to determine the finalists for this position. Since the selection will be based
on information provided by the candidates, it is in the candidate's best interest to address the desirable
qualifications of the job as they apply to their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Applications are due by
November 8, 2002.