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Department of Ecology Combined Funding Program Planner (Environmental Planner 4) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Water Quality Program *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Combined Funding Program Planner (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.
Join our team in this senior role responsible for planning and implementing the annual funding cycle process that awards over $200 million in state and federal grants and loans annually to priority water quality protection and improvement projects across the state of Washington. In this dynamic position, you will collaborate closely with a dedicated team to manage financial assistance for projects focused on wastewater, stormwater, and nonpoint source pollution abatement. You will develop and coordinate financial assistance program regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines for the Water Quality Combined Funding Program (WQC), which includes the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Centennial Clean Water Program, Stormwater Financial Assistance Program, Section 319 Grant Program, and other fund sources that may be integrated with the WQC. To ensure funds are awarded to high-priority water quality improvement projects through an accountable and transparent process, you will guide and oversee the annual water quality combined funding cycle and the development of both draft and final funding offer lists.
*Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's 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.
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 up to a 90% telework schedule. *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 October 28, 2024. To be considered, please submit an application on or before October 27, 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.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: