State of Washington · 1 month ago
Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist - Climate (Environmental Specialist 5)
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe State of Washington's Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program. In this role, you will coordinate the implementation of Tribal grants aimed at supporting climate-related activities and engage with various stakeholders to further Tribal interests related to climate resilience and environmental justice.
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Responsibilities
Provide expertise in grant program design, planning, administration and management. Draw on policy expertise to evaluate and recommend grant awards
Monitor Tribal grant program utilization, successes, and challenges, including how to best meet Tribal government policy funding needs, address Tribal outreach challenges, establish grant guidelines that further legislative intent, and improve administrative execution of relevant grant programs
Advance state environmental justice practices and compliance through the equitable investment of state grant funds
Determine lessons learned and best practices and carry forward to future funding opportunity planning
Build and maintain awareness of other federal and state Tribal grant funding programs that may complement or inform implementation of CCA-related Tribal grant programs
Draft funding opportunity descriptions, application requirements, and eligibility criteria; work with others to prepare these for launch
Respond to community member inquiries regarding Tribal grant opportunities
Work closely with CPR Communications Manager to increase Tribal government awareness of the Tribal grant program, and maintain and update Ecology’s Tribal grant web pages
Coordinate Tribal grant activities with Tribal staff counterparts, and provide technical assistance to grant applicants
Qualification
Required
Ten Years Of Experience And/or Education As Described Below
Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to duties of this position, that includes one or more of the following: Environmental Grant Administration - Experience managing the full lifecycle of complex environmental grant programs, including program design, solicitation, application review, award, negotiation, implementation, and tracking
Tribal Government Relations and Consultation - Demonstrated experience working with Tribes or Tribal governmental organizations, including collaboration, consultation, or partnership on environmental programs, policies, or projects
Communication & Coordination with Interested Parties - Experience developing and maintaining effective working relationships with diverse partners, including state and local agencies, Tribes, and community organizations
Outreach and Technical Assistance - Demonstrated success conducting outreach and providing technical assistance to underserved communities related to environmental issues
Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action
Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions
Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data
Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
A background check will be conducted, which may include criminal record history, fingerprinting, and credit history
Preferred
Experience using the Ecology Administration of Grants and Loans (EAGL) system
Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, Tribal policy, Tribal relations, clean energy project development, offset project development
Experience engaging in communications and consultations with Tribal governments having land interests in Washington
Benefits
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
Combined Fund Drive
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