FEMA Coordinator - Construction Project Coordinator 4 - Permanent - 2026-08242

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife seeks a FEMA Coordinator to lead complex construction projects across multiple sites from planning through close-out. The role emphasizes strong supervision, strategic budgeting, and coordination with FEMA and EMD for public assistance programs.

The candidate will oversee project scope, schedule, cost estimates, and design development, ensuring compliance with building codes and safety standards while guiding a diverse team of professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, building construction, or closely related field.
• Six (6) years of professional construction project management experience.
• Knowledge of design and construction of structures and systems, building codes, cost estimating and control, environmental permitting, and public works procedures.
• Experience managing public works projects and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of construction project professionals.
• Serve as FEMA coordinator and provide project leadership from planning through completion.
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate on-site meetings with FEMA and EMD staff.
• Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets; develop plans and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with departments to identify, evaluate, and prioritize projects.

Skills

Smartsheet

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Word

Outlook

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree (architecture, engineering, construction management or related)

Tools

Smartsheet

Bluebeam Revu

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Title- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Coordinator

Classification- Construction Project Coordinator 4

Job Status- Full-Time - Permanent

WDFW Program- Capital Asset ManagementProgram (CAMP)

Duty Station- Olympia, Washington - Thurston County

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Photo Caption: Newman Lake Crane Work - Photo Credit: WDFW

With your expertise in construction project management, lead and support a team of construction project professionals while guiding the successful delivery of complex and high-priority projects.Serve as the department's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) coordinator and provide project leadership, technical guidance, and oversight for major construction projects from planning through completion.

What to Expect

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Construction Project Supervisor will,

Perform Supervision and Mentoring

• Supervise and mentor technical and professional level staff to support an effective, motivated team.
• Manage personnel issues relating to staff conflicts, absenteeism, performance issues in a positive manner for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Participate in team meetings, communicate status of ongoing projects and/or job tasks, and coordinate work schedule with the team.
• Plan and maintain work systems, procedures, and policies that enable and encourage the optimum performance of its people and other resources within the unit.

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Coordinator

• Serve as the primary point-of-contact with FEMA and the Emergency Management Division (EMD) of Washington Military Department providing professional level written and verbal communications.
• Disseminate key FEMA Public Assistance Program information to Department staff and provide guidance on qualified events, required processes, procedures, and necessary steps to document damages and request FEMA funding in consultation with EMD.
• Organize, schedule, and facilitate on-site meetings with EMD, FEMA, and department staff to review damages and discuss Public Assistance project categories.
• Gather damage documentation from Department staff, prepare funding request application packages, gather appropriate Department signatures, and submit required documentation.

Project Category Lead

• Oversee the management of FEMA and/or other categories of construction projects with similar scopes and/or types of funding through all stages, from initial review, through scoping, cost estimating, funding, planning, design development, permitting, contracting, implementation/construction, and close-out.
• Coordinate with customers department-wide in various programs to identify, evaluate, and prioritize potential projects.

Project Management

• Assemble a technical team to identify the necessary project components, which may include purchasing, surveying, drafting, engineering, permitting, cultural resources, construction methods, and contracting.
• Prepare and manage project scopes, schedules, and cost-estimates/ budgets, including forecasting costs and ensuring cost control throughout the project.
• Develop and manage project plans, including tasks, roles, responsibilities, to coordinate team contributions and facilitate efficient completion of tasks ranging from hatchery work to residential work
• Oversee and direct preparation of all phases design development, cost estimates, feasibility studies, engineering plans, and specifications.

Working Conditions

Work setting, including hazards

• Duties are performed in an office setting, in the field, and on construction sites including hatchery and wildlife areas.
• Walk on uneven terrain and steep slopes for extended periods of time and tolerate inclement/adverse weather conditions.
• Climb ladders, work from boats, navigate water at depth, and work from elevated locations.
• This position may involve working in or near water, including tasks that require navigating, negotiating, and performing duties related to water environments.

Schedule: Typically, Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. but may be required to work more than 40 hours per week or on weekends as needed.

Travel Requirements: Travel is required throughout the State for up to a week at a time.

Customer Interactions: Frequent interactions varying between Federal, Local, Inter-Agency, and Intra-Agency customers and vendors.

Qualifications

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, building construction, or closely related field.

Six (6) years of *professional construction project management experience.

• Principles and practices of project management for design and construction.
• Engineering and architecture related to design and construction of structures and systems.
• Construction standards and practices.
• Construction scheduling.
• Building codes.
• Cost estimating and cost control.
• Environmental and construction permitting.
• Public works policies and procedures.
• Fundamentals of structural, mechanical, electrical, water systems.
• Construction practices related to convenience, comfort, efficiency, safety and accessibility.
• Administrative procedures and systems relating to capital projects
• Supervisory principles and practices.

In addition to the above, all candidates must have the following experience or competencies:

• Strong working knowledge of computer software such as Smartsheet, Bluebeam Revu, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience in customer service.

Certifications/Licenses

Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Proficient in cost estimation and budget management.

Certifications

• Project management professional certification.
• Construction training certifications.
• Safety training and certifications (such as OSHA 10/30).

Experience with

• Managing public works and in-house staff projects.
• Supervising diverse groups of people.
• Construction processes, inspections, and materials testing.
• Developing and managing design and construction contracts.
• Hands-on construction experience acquired through employment with a licensed contractor.

Knowledge of

• Fish hatchery operations, fish behavior, and fish passage and screening regulations.
• Public works contracting laws and regulations.

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 - WFSE

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the State of Washington, Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). This recruitment may be used to fill positions in addition to those listed.

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 [phone] or email [e-mail], or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.