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NEOGOV · 1 month ago

Public Participation Grant Manager (Environmental Specialist 4)

Thurston County – Lacey, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$68K/yr - $91K/yr

9+ years exp

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Public Participation Grant Manager within the Solid Waste Management program. This role involves managing the full grant process and supporting community partners in solid and hazardous waste management projects that promote environmental protection and public involvement.

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Responsibilities

Manage the full grant process, from application to final reporting, ensuring compliance with program rules and requirements

Review payment requests and progress reports to confirm eligibility and proper documentation

Train and support grant recipients on program rules, financial procedures, and the Ecology’s Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system

Answer questions and provide training and guidance to help applicants and recipients navigate policies and processes

Create clear, accessible materials and presentations for different audiences, and conduct site visits to support projects

Build strong partnerships with community organizations and work to improve grant processes and equity in support of the HEAL Act

Qualification

Grant ManagementEnvironmental AnalysisProject ManagementPublic Sector BudgetingEnvironmental Programs KnowledgeAnalytical SkillsTechnical ProficiencyCommunication SkillsCommunity EngagementPartnership BuildingTrainingSupportAdaptability

Required

Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below:

Experience: performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the position, that includes one or more of the following:

Experience in project management, environmental analysis or environmental planning

Demonstrated experience in managing grants or contracts, including ensuring compliance with statutes, policies, and audit standards

Familiarity in public sector budgeting and financial management

Knowledge of environmental programs, community-based project funding, or public benefit grant programs

Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets:

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely, including to communities for whom English is not the primary language

Analytical Skills: Ability to track outcomes, analyze metrics, and report on the effectiveness of communications strategies

Adaptability: Capacity to anticipate bottlenecks, develop solutions to keep projects moving forward, and adapt to changing priorities

Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Zoom

Education: in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, public administration, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position qualifies as four years of the required experience