Streamflow Restoration Project Manager (Environmental Planner 4) (Internal Only)

This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members. Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Streamflow Restoration Project Manager (Environmental Planner 4) within the Water Resources Program.

Location Options:

This position can be based at any of the following duty stations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA . Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA . Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA . Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA . Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.

Note:

If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County.

Salary range:

$6,571 - $8,835 monthly.

Schedule:

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. In this role, you will serve as a project manager for a statewide, complex Water Resources Program grant portfolio valued in the tens of millions of dollars. You will be responsible for an integral component of the Water Resources Program's $300 Million, 15-year, competitive grant program contemplated by

RCW 90.94.

You will participate in competitive grant solicitations, all aspects of grant project management and administration, and collaboration with partner governments, interested parties, and other eligible entities in a proactive technical assistance posture to support customer success and yield measurable improvements to streamflows around the state.

What you will do:

Regular and active review of grant regulations, policy, guidance, scope, budget, and schedule status to understand and manage the details of all aspects of Ecology's responsibilities of the grant portfolio. Regular and active communication with grantees to ensure grantee has the support they need to adhere to their responsibilities detailed in the grant scope, budget, and schedule. Periodic site visits to support the outcomes of all aspects of Ecology's responsibilities of the grant portfolio. Administer invoices in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Oversee the closeout of completed grants in accordance with agency policies and procedures. Grant Negotiations -- responsible for collaborating both internally and with offerees to develop recommended grant agreements with customized scopes, budgets, and schedules appropriate for each unique project. For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website .

Required Qualifications:

Nine years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related experience. Education involving a major study in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

9 years of experience. 8 years of experience

AND 30-59

semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience

AND 60-89

semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate's degree). 6 years of experience

AND 90-119

semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor's degree. 3 years of experience AND a Master's degree. 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex, multi-phase grant projects and to prepare high-quality written materials such as progress reports, guidance updates, and negotiation documents. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience applying project management principles and techniques to current trends, environmental laws, policies and programs concerning all phases of state resource development, governmental administration structure at local and state levels, environmental social and other problems affecting development of local and state environmental resource programs methods and objectives of urban and natural resources planning, and grants management. If you are excited about this role and meet the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Desired qualifications reflect additional knowledge, skills, or experience that are nice to have but not required. Studies have shown that some applicants, especially women and people of color, are less likely to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging, and we welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and unique perspectives. Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov . Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position Resume Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website .

Application Attestation:

By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format: Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Questions? For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Vanessa Brinkhuis at Vanessa.

Brinkhuis@ecy.wa.gov If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov About the Department of Ecology As the State of Washington's environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following : Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s) , Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , Vacation, Sick, and other Leave , 11 Paid Holidays per year , Public Service Loan Forgiveness , Tuition Waiver , Long Term Disability & Life Insurance , Deferred Compensation Programs , Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) , Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) , Employee Assistance Program , Commute Trip Reduction Incentives , Combined Fund Drive , SmartHealth • Click here for more information To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website , explore Working at Ecology , check out our Strategic Plan , and connect with us on LinkedIn , Facebook , Instagram , YouTube , or our blog .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Collective Bargaining:

This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note:

This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DNI