Contract and Grant Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

The Water Resources (WR) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Contract and Grant Planner (Environmental Planner 4) position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Please Note : This is a project position that is expected to end on December 31, 2024.

In this role, you will serve as a member of a team of planning consultants to the WR Program Director, Office of Columbia River (OCR) Director, and WR and OCR Financial Services Section Manager, with responsibility for assisting with contract and grant financial services to implement water supply solutions directed through OCR. You will contribute to projects that tap into stored water from existing reservoirs, improve and build needed infrastructure, restore habitats, and develop enhanced water conservation projects to make water available for people, farms, and fish.

Agency Mission : Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment and to promote the wise management of our air, land, and water for the benefit of current and future generations.

Program Mission : The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the present and future water needs of people and the natural environment, in partnership with Washington communities.

Tele-work options for this position : This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below.

Application Timeline : This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 11, 2023. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 10, 2023.

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
• SmartHealth

SALARY : $70,800.00 - $95,184.00 Annually

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