Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Columbia River Toxics and Federal Grant Coordinator (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. 

This new position* *is responsible for Ecology's progress reporting, fiscal management, and other grant compliance activities for three Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants totaling $27 million: the Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding Assistance Program -- Toxic Reduction Lead, the Performance Partnership Grant, and the Water Quality Management Planning Grants 604(b) grant. You will work across multiple Ecology programs throughout all regions to track and manage these activities. If you are looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic team where you will collaborate with a variety of people and programs within Ecology, support our core work, and help launch a new project focused on Columbia River Toxics, this is the job for you!

*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

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*Program Mission: *The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate.  * Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until September 30, 2029. *

Telework options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for a telework schedule with the expectation of working in the office or attending in-person meetings at least twice a month. We strive to leverage time spent in the office to build connections among employees. *

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Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on August 14, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before August 13, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made.

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