The sustainable vacancies in the Northern Netherlands
Policy Officer Energy Transition
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Policy Officer for Sustainability and Energy Transition for a local municipality in the Northern Netherlands. Develops policies such as heat visions, advises municipalities, and works on participation and projects. Bachelor's or Master's degree and experience with sustainability or energy transition within municipalities.
Description
A Policy Officer for Sustainability & Energy Transition is being sought for a local municipality in the Northern Netherlands. You will work on current themes such as heat transition, climate adaptation, and local energy ownership, and help municipalities realize their sustainability ambitions. The position is for direct employment with the client, and the application process is being managed by a recruiter.
Job requirements
- HBO or WO education, for example urban planning, public administration or the environment.
- Experience with sustainability, energy transition or climate adaptation in municipalities.
- Political-administrative sensitivity.
- Good communication skills and the ability to motivate others.
Tasks
- Developing policy plans, such as heat visions and energy plans.
- Advising municipalities on energy transition, climate and sustainability.
- Participate in projects such as solar parks and neighborhood-oriented approaches.
- Contribute to participation and communication with residents and businesses.
- Brainstorming with colleagues and external partners inside and outside town hall.
- A typical day: consultation on a heat transition vision, drafting advice for the Municipal Executive on local ownership of a solar park, discussions with residents about a sustainable neighborhood approach, and coordination with the project team regarding a grant application.
Working conditions
- Permanent position with challenging assignments in the region.
- Unlimited access to training courses via an internal academy.
- Room to grow as a trainer, coach, or subject matter expert.
- Networking meetings, knowledge sessions, and inspiring colleagues.
Description of the organization
This concerns a local municipality in the Northern Netherlands working on heat transition, climate adaptation, and local energy ownership. The municipality seeks collaboration with residents, businesses, and regional partners to realize sustainability ambitions.
Skills suitable for this job type
educational science
economy
political science and social studies
sociology and cultural studies
journalism and reporting
interdisciplinary programmes and qualifications covering social sciences, journalism and information sciences
finance, banking and insurance
management and governance
marketing and advertising
wholesale and retail trade
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