Title-  Grant Sub-Awards Projects Manager

Classification- Environmental Planner 3

Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent/Project

Appointment Length: Through December 31, 2027

WDFW Program- Restoration Division – Puget Sound Section

Duty Station- *Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

*This position is authorized to telework up to four days per week but must be able to report to Olympia at least once per week.

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This position advances the agency’s mission by assisting the Puget Sound Section Manager in delivering technical support to federally funded restoration partners in the Puget Sound region. The role primarily involves administering grant subaward agreements received by WDFW from NOAA and distributed to counties, conservation districts, nonprofit organizations, and tribal entities in the South Whidbey Basin.

This work plays a key role in achieving the department’s goal to conserve and protect native fish and wildlife while supporting Habitat Program objectives, including ensuring habitat quality and quantity to meet conservation, recovery, and harvest goals; protecting and restoring ecosystem functions critical to fish and wildlife survival; and maintaining and restoring habitat connectivity.

What to Expect-

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Grant Sub-Awards Projects Manager will be responsible for administering federal NOAA Transformational funding to counties, conservation districts, tribes, and not-for-profit organizations in Puget Sound Some of the roles and responsibilities include:

• Working with federal NOAA staff to support and monitor ongoing projects in Puget Sound
• Providing grant technical assistance to local partners in the Puget Sound as they implement capital restoration projects
• Managing more than $30 million in federal funding and ensuring contract deliverables are met.

This position will also work with local partners and lead the development of future funding applications in order to accelerate and expand restoration projects in Puget Sound. Some of the roles and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating with local partners in prioritizing projects, and drafting and submitting an application for additional NOAA Transformational funding.
• Working with WDFW’s contracting staff to ensure all application materials are properly constructed and submitted on time..

Working Conditions: 

Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Alternate work schedule and telework are authorized at the discretion of the supervisor. 

Travel: Travel is occasionally required (primarily in-state) and includes visiting construction sites with poor access.

Customer interaction: Frequent contact with recipients and subrecipients of state funding, including occasional contact with those who may be angry, distraught, or frustrated.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: 

Option 1: 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 two (2) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development.

Option 2: 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 three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Planner 2.

Option 3: 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 three (3) years of grant and/or contract management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:

• 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.
• Four years of professional experience in grant and/or contract management.

Your application should include the following:

• A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
• At least three professional references with current contact information.

Supplemental information:

In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.

Important Note: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

Union - WAFWP:

This position is in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals and is subject to the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the Washington Association of Fish & Wildlife Professionals.

Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice: 

Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following: 

• Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov. 
• Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
  • Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.  Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

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.

Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com. 

Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov 

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