Streamflow Restoration Project Manager (Environmental Planner 3) (Two Positions)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Streamflow Restoration Project Manager (Environmental Planner 3) positions.
These positions can be located in any of the below locations: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.
Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.
Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Please Note: If the final location of the position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA , there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County.
In this instance, the salary range will be $5,776 - $7,770 per month.
As a Streamflow Restoration Project Manager, you will support the Water Resources program by managing projects within a water resource grant portfolio valued in millions of dollars.
This portfolio is an integral component of the Water Resources Program's $300 million, 15-year, competitive grant program.
Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources (WR) program is to manage water resources to meet the current and future needs of the natural environment and Washington's communities.
Tele-work options for this position: These positions will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint.
This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule.
Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 01, 2024.
In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 31, 2024.
If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered.
The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above.
Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.
What makes this role unique? As a project manager in the Grants unit, you will work on a dynamic team of engaged water resources professionals who are directly responsible for supporting competitive grant solicitations, and all aspects of grant project management and administration.
You will partner with governments, other interested parties, and eligible entities by providing proactive technical assistance to support the preparation of competitive applications that, if funded, will implement projects and yield measurable improvements to streamflows around the state.
What you will do: Perform regular and active reviews 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.
Communicate with grantees to ensure they have needed support to adhere to their responsibilities detailed in the grant scope, budget, and schedule.
Visit sites periodically to provide support.
Review and process progress reports and payment requests from grantees in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Oversee the closeout of completed grants in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
Collaborate both internally and externally to develop grant agreements with customized scopes, budgets, and schedules appropriate for each project.
Required Qualifications: A total of eight 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.
All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position: Possible Combinations College credits or degree – as listed above Years of required experience – as listed above Combination 1 No college credits or degree 8 years of experience Combination 2 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits 7 years of experience Combination 3 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree) 6 years of experience Combination 4 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits 5 years of experience Combination 5 A Bachelor's Degree 4 years of experience Combination 6 A Master's Degree 2 years of experience OR One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, at the Department of Ecology.
Desired Qualifications: We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below: Prior experience administering a portfolio of contracts and or grants.
Note: Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.
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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodation: In the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format? Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: and we will be happy to assist.
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Application Instructions: It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below.
Applications without these documents may be declined: A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
Please do NOT include your salary history.
Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees: Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service.
Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3.
If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation: The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful.
The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information: If you have specific questions about the position, please email Bennett Weinstein at .
Please do not contact Bennett to inquire about the status of your application.
Why work for Ecology? As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment.
A career in public service 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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at .
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.
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