Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We have a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, Ecology is a good fit.

The Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Floodplain Grant and Management Specialist (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position will work out of our Central Regional Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.

The Floodplain Grant and Management Specialist position serves as a floodplain management specialist for the Department of Ecology’s Central Regional Office with responsibility for community assistance activities with local governments enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program and for technical assistance and state support for communities developing or implementing Comprehensive Flood Hazard Management Plans pursuant to FCAAP.  The position is responsible for promoting, planning, managing, and assessing the performance of Floodplains by Design (FbD) projects. The position also manages the FbD grants to local sponsors for multi-benefit flood projects in the region.

SEA is looking for an innovative, creative thinker that is highly organized, and independent.  A self-starter that has a keen interest in multi-beneficial riverine and floodplain restoration processes and projects.

For more information about floodplains, please see the video link below:

Floodplains by Design: Living better with our rivers 

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. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at: www.ecology.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
 

A Master’s degree or above with major emphasis 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  AND  Two (2) of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

OR 

A Bachelor’s degree or above with major emphasis 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  AND  Four (4) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

OR 

One year of experience as an Environmental Planner 2, provided a degree as described above has been obtained.

Examples of professional experience can include:
1) Recommending policies, procedures, and standards of adequacy for planning by the agency, by other state agencies, by consultants, and by others performing planning activities over which the agency has supervisory responsibilities.
2) Coordinating the administration of contracted planning and other related contract professional services.
3) Conducting technical liaison with principal planning personnel in other state agencies and with directors of regional, local, and federal planning agencies.
4) Scheduling the work of professional staff in carrying out the resource planning and program responsibilities of the agency as a project leader.
5) Determining eligibility of consultants to perform work for the agency and recommends the selection of those found qualified for state planning services.
6) Coordinating the preparation of plans, reports, documents, administrative regulations, and other informational material designed to encourage and implement the planning objectives of the agency, and to provide information to technicians, planners, government officials, and the public.
7) Providing management and oversight of planning grants to local governments, other state agencies, and other organizations.
8) Assisting in the development of a recommended legislative program.
9) Consulting with federal, state, and local governmental officials on administrative policy in rendering technical and financial planning assistance.
10) Preparing resource management plans, and coordinates these functional components developed by state and federal agencies and by local governmental units.
11) Conducting meetings and field trips representing the agency in contacts with the public; local, state, and federal governments; civic and business groups; and other special interest groups.

Desired Qualifications:

A working knowledge of the Department of Ecology’s grant and contract management system is desirable.

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be willing and able to occasionally work in excess of 40 hours per week and travel statewide.

• A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position.
• A resume outlining your professional experience.