The sustainable vacancies in the Northern Netherlands
Policy Officer Energy Transition
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Policy Officer Sustainability & Energy Transition responsible for policy development and municipal advice on energy transition.
Requires a higher professional or university education and experience at municipalities with sustainability or energy transition.
Position within a local municipality in the Northern Netherlands.
Description
As a Sustainability & Energy Transition Policy Officer, you translate sustainability visions into concrete plans and support policy implementation.
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 communicative skills.
- Proactive, solution-oriented attitude 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 and collaborating with colleagues and external partners inside and outside the town hall.
- Examples of a workday: consultation on a heat transition vision; drafting advice on local ownership for a solar park; discussions with residents about a sustainable neighborhood approach; coordination with the project team regarding grant applications.
Working conditions
- Permanent position with challenging assignments in the region.
- Unlimited access to training courses through an internal academy.
- Room to grow as a trainer, coach, or subject matter expert.
- Participation in networking meetings and knowledge sessions; collaborating with inspiring colleagues.
Description of the organization
The client is a local municipality in the Northern Netherlands. The position is intended for direct employment with the client. BETR Personeel guides candidates in finding the right match and supports the application process.
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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