• Acts as the federal aid coordinator for the agency for the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program funds from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS); and the grants coordinator for grants from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
• Acts as the agency’s single point of contact for USFWS and NOAA grants; and serves as the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) for all USFWS and NOAA grant applications.
• Informs program staff of USFWS and NOAA grant opportunities and coordinates the preparation, approval and submission of grant applications for these federal agencies.
• Performs final reviews of grant applications to ensure it meets grant program requirements. Submits grant applications through Grants.gov or other means as required by the federal grantor agency.
• Receives USFWS and NOAA grant agreements and obtains all necessary signatures of parties to grant agreement documents and ensures the contracts management system has all details before requesting final WDFW approval.
• Ensures WDFW program managers and Fiscal staff are informed of their responsibilities under USFWS and NOAA grant agreements, and comply with reporting and other terms contained in such agreements.
• Performs high-level contract administration work with responsibility in the administration of all contract related functions that are required by law, rule or regulation. This includes negotiating with the proposed parties to any contract, agreement, memorandum of understanding or other legally obligating document on terms and conditions.

• Two years of state government experience in  negotiating, administering and terminating contracts, contract management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration.
• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics or closely allied field AND two years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, federal grants and contracts management, contract property acquisition and management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration.

Union Notice
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE), which contains a “union security” provision. This means that, as a condition of employment, you must either join the union and pay union dues, or pay the union a representational or other fee within 30 days of the date you are put into pay status.

How to Apply
To apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume (please make it succinct)
• Three professional references (personal references do not count as professional)

Please note:  Failure to follow the above application instructions will lead to disqualification. Please do not include any attachments other than the ones requested above. E-mailed documents will not be accepted after the closing of the recruitment or in lieu of attaching your documents to the online profile.

Upon submission of your online application, you will immediately receive a confirming e-mail.  You will then be notified via e-mail of your status during the process.  In addition to the e-mail notifications, you can check the status of your application at any time by visiting your online profile at www.careers.wa.gov.  Due to the high volume of applications that we receive, we ask your understanding and encourage you to use the online process and avoid calling for information.

Please note that initial screening will be solely based on the completeness of application materials submitted and the contents and completeness of the “work experience” section of your application in NeoGov. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application. The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. Responses not supported in your application may disqualify you from consideration for employment in this position. All information will be verified and documentation may be required.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 902-2276 or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (800) 833-6388.