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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Resources program (WR) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Grants Unit Supervisor (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position can be located in any of the main or Field Offices that include water resources staff.
The Grants Unit Supervisor position coordinates the development and implementation of a $300 Million, 15-year, competitive grant program leading team members during and between each grant round in the development of: budget, timeframes and schedules, guidance, scoring criteria, application materials, technical assistance, application review procedures, and grant offers; as well as coordinating and advising team members as they scope projects, finalize agreements, provide project oversight, support project close out, and develop periodic progress reports. As the state-wide planning advisor, this position will support the streamflow restoration section manager and the state-wide planning team, with the multi-year complex planning activities required by RCW 90.94, including but not limited to: developing procedures for the review of and recommendations regarding up to 11 concurrent watershed plans; participating in the development of policies to support the final stages of planning.
We are looking for applicants who have demonstrated experience and comfort administering a large grant portfolio as well as developing policy recommendations.
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.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts
Duties
Agency Mission: Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations.
Program Mission: The mission of the Water Resources program (WR) is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.
Some of the key work activities of the Grants Unit Supervisor position are:
- Orients project staff and external parties to requirements detailed in statute, rule, and guidance.
- Develops policy recommendations.
- Manage the development and maturation of a new grants program.
- Develops new processes and workflows to optimize the development and maturation of a new grants program.
- Manages the development and maturation of a new grants program.
- Handles novel and often unanticipated problems arising from the implementation of a new law with little to no precedent.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be March 9, 2020. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application and all required materials on or before March 8, 2020. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
A Master’s degree with major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use, environmental or administrative law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field
AND
Three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
Desired Qualifications:
Five (5) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.
The successful candidate will also, through the application materials and interview process, demonstrate the ability to:
- Address large groups; write effectively.
- Supervise staff.
- Develop and manage major program activities.
Why work for Ecology?
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 the health and financial security of you and your family a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to work/life balance.
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 (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth
Student debt and how working for Ecology can help
Employees may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, which forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
*See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Supplemental Information
Application Instructions
In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired qualifications of this position.
- A resume.
- Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position.
Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume” may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of 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.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
Other Information
If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Bennett Weinstein at: bennett.weinstein@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Bennett to inquire about the status of your application.
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.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology.
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 or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.