WROCR Grant and Contract Planner (Environmental Planner 4) at State of Washington

DescriptionKeeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Department of Ecology is hiring aGrant and Contract Planner (Environmental Planner 4)within theWater Resources Program.Location:Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Schedule:This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.Upon completion of initial onboarding and trainingyou 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.Application Timeline:Apply by December 15 2025This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.DutiesIn this role you will serve as a member of a team of planning consultants to the Office of Columbia River (OCR) Director Water Resources (WR) Program Director WR and OCR Financial Services Section Manager and Grants and Contracts Unit Supervisor with responsibility for assisting with contract and grant financial services to implement water supply solutions directed through OCR. You will contribute to projects that tap into stored water from existing reservoirs improve and build needed infrastructure restore habitats and develop enhanced water conservation projects to make water available for people farms and fish. This position will provide you with wide-ranging and valuable water resources management experience in WA working with a variety of partners who possess a diversity of goals and interests.What you will do:Serve as a Financial Manager for a wide variety of water resource-oriented grants and contracts.Develop and implement grant application policies and procedures.Support staff and others including local governments in providing grant and contract assistance to recipients.Track and monitor agreements from the Water Resources (WR) Program and Office of Columbia River (OCR) bond accounts.Work with staff to plan negotiate and develop grant scopes of work budgets and project timelines.QualificationsFor detailed information on how we calculate experience 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 and/or financial administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related experience.Experience must include 3 or more of the following:Grant and Contract Management Expertise Demonstrated experience developing implementing and administering complex grants and contracts including budget oversight amendments and compliance monitoring.Knowledge of Public Funding and Regulatory Requirements Understanding of state and federal laws regulations and procedures governing grant and bond-funded programs.Project Management Ability to develop project scopes budgets and timelines; track expenditures; and ensure fiscal accountability throughout project lifecycles.Collaboration and Communication Skills Demonstrated ability to coordinate and communicate effectively with program and agency staff local governments tribal entities grant applicants and other partners and reach consensus regarding complex and prominent projects.Compliance Oversight and Problem Solving Demonstrated skill in reviewing deliverables verifying eligibility of expenses addressing non-compliance and resolving grant or contract issues.Educationinvolving a major study in land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning business administration 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 (Associates degree).6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.5 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.3 years of experience AND a Masters degree.Desired Qualifications:Two years of professional experience in full-time budget analysis and planning.Technical Knowledge - Familiarity with water resources and water rights issuesIf you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.Supplemental InformationEcology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.Our Commitment to DEIRDiversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys 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.Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.Equity:We champion equity recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.Inclusion:We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecologys work.Respect:We treat each other with respect and dignity acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.We believe thatDEIRis 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.Application ProcessEcology 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 ApplyClick 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 positionResumeBecause 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 AccommodationIf you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process including this job announcement in an alternate format:Please contact us at or If you are deaf or hard of hearing you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-.QuestionsFor specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Mike Noone at 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 atAbout the Water ResourcesProgramThe mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the water needs of people and the natural environment in partnership with Washingtons communities.About the Department of EcologyAs the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons 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 invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesCombined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more informationTo learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.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 Key Skills GIS,JAWS,Military Experience,Business Management,Emergency Management,Joint Operations,Production Planning,Relationship Management,Strategic Planning,ERP Systems,Exercise Planning,MRP Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 75108 - 100980