Riparian Grant Program Manager - Washington, United States - State of Washington

State of Washington Washington, United States

1 week ago

Description

Riparian Grant Program Manager

(Environmental Planner 4)

Monday - Friday | 8am – 4:30pm | HYBRID

NOTE:

The Hiring Team may make a hiring decision at any time, and the first review of candidates will be on 4/10/14.

It is within your best interest to apply for this position at your earliest convenience.

Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid/remote setting, with the expectation of being able to come into the office as needed.

This position has the ability to work from anywhere within Washington State.

Who we are:
The

Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC)

is a non-regulatory state agency that supports and coordinates our state's 45 conservation districts and administers voluntary conservation programs.

Together, the SCC and conservation districts provide incentive-based services that empower people across Washington to take actions that keep natural resources and working lands healthy for all.

What you will be doing:

As a Riparian Grant Program Manager, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and collaborating with conservation districts, as well as state and federal natural resource agencies, to implement the voluntary riparian grant program aimed at enhancing riparian areas statewide.

This multifaceted position involves navigating complex and politically sensitive landscapes through various policy advising groups and initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include adaptively managing the program, potentially rewriting guidelines, adjusting reporting mechanisms, and improving delivery systems to better achieve program objectives.

Working closely with Washington's 45 conservation districts, you'll ensure the proper expenditure of public funds in accordance with SCC policies and guidelines.

Your accountability extends to overseeing the budget and administration of the riparian grant program, as well as fostering communication and coordination with other SCC programs and external agencies engaged in riparian buffer restoration and protection efforts.

Building and nurturing strong relationships with partners, conservation districts, and SCC colleagues will be integral to the success of the program.

Furthermore, you'll be involved in budget development and tracking, drafting legislative decision packages, and providing reports to various stakeholders, including the SCC's governing body and legislative committees.

Some of the duties include:
Communicate effectively with 45 unique conservation districts for program implementation
Develop or revise grant applications, reporting forms, RFPs, and program guidelines
Coordinate data flow for riparian priorities, site selection, and proposal eligibility
Strengthen program partnerships with state and federal agencies and user groups
Ensure expenditure alignment with SCC policies and guidelines
Adaptively manage the program as needed
Provide budget decision packages and reports to the Governor's office, legislature, and other stakeholders
Research and address regulatory issues related to the program
Coordinate policy recommendations with senior SCC staff and Commissioners
Serve as the Commission's representative and actively engage in multiple committees, workgroups, and key relationships.

Manage the $25 million biennial budget and coordinate budget requests, influencing statewide program financial resources, while working with Conservation Districts and partners to determine project potential.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
To qualify for this role, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options:

[OPTION 1]

Master's degree or higher in agronomy, horticulture, environmental science or related natural resource field; AND

Three (3) years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning and/or program development, or other areas that would provide a foundation for understanding the responsibilities of this position.

[OPTION 2]

Nine (9) years of combined education and/or experience that directly relates to the functions of this role.
[OPTION 3]

Three (3) years of professional experience as an Environmental Planner 3, or equivalent.
In addition to the required qualification options listed above, a candidate must possess the following to qualify for the role:

Computer skills with Microsoft applications
Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License
Strong customer relations, negotiation and problem-solving skills including experience facilitating meetings/groups and working with committees to gain consensus.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, including public speaking and the ability to research, organize and present varied and complex subjects in an approachable and understandable manner
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, partner organizations and conservation district supervisors and staff
Ability to understand and follow agency safety policies and other standards established to maintain a safe work environment
Ability to work comfortably with people of widely differing temperaments, perspectives, cultures, work styles and preferences
Budget development and management experience
Ability to travel (including overnight)
Ability to handle multiple projects with competing deadlines in a dynamic work environment

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with conservation districts, other local, state or federal agencies (especially USDA), and other specialty or user groups
Extensive knowledge and/or experience working in or around agriculture in the western United States
Experience working effectively with Tribes
Certification as a Natural Resource Planner
Experience managing and/or developing grant programs
Working knowledge of stream geomorphology and stream flow
Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act
Working knowledge of the Clean Water Act
Familiarity with Washington law regarding purchasing, bidding, and contracting
Working knowledge of salmon recovery efforts in the Pacific Northwest
Skill with collaborative decision-making models

Ability to compose technically complex directives, administrative policies and procedures, contracts/interagency agreements, and other business communications or documents with excellent attention to detail.

Please provide the following documents to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

A

letter of interest

(no more than 2 pages) explaining how you have prepared yourself for this position.
A

current resume or CV

, detailing experience, and education
A current list of at least

three (3) professional references

with current contact information

NOTE:
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

A resume will not substitute for completing the "duties summary" section of the application.

Please do not refer to resume for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:

The Washington State Conservation Commission celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state ,

and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Jowi Deguzman via email at

. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
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