Grant & Policy Manager, Water EC Programs (Hybrid)

State of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Mentorship program

Networking opportunities

Job market readiness training

Job summary

Utah Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Grant and Policy Manager to design and execute the EC program, focusing on PFAS, perchlorate, and other water quality issues. You will manage the multi-million EC-SDC grant, develop work plans, budgets, and regulatory compliance tools, and provide technical writing support.

Responsibilities include federal grant writing, policy analysis, and coordination with local health departments and laboratories, with a hybrid work arrangement in Salt Lake

Qualifications

• Advanced technical writing for complex documents (QAPPs, contracts, grant plans).
• Minimum 5 years in program administration, regulatory compliance, contracts, or technical writing.
• Ability to read and interpret state/federal rules and regulations.
• Strong budgeting and financial oversight skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and Google Workspace.

Responsibilities

• Lead EC-SDC grant administration and compliance oversight.
• Coordinate EPA meetings, reporting, audits, and amendments.
• Oversee subcontracting, procurement, and contracts per state rules.
• Provide program development, policy analysis, and technical writing support.
• Engage with stakeholders and support data coordination for PFAS initiatives.

Skills

Technical writing

Policy analysis

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Program administration

Data management

Education

Master's degree or higher

Public policy related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Google Workspace

Contract management software

Job description

Utah Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Grant and Policy Manager to design and execute the EC program, focusing on PFAS, perchlorate, and other water quality issues. You will manage the multi-million EC-SDC grant, develop work plans, budgets, and regulatory compliance tools, and provide technical writing support.

Responsibilities include federal grant writing, policy analysis, and coordination with local health departments and laboratories, with a hybrid work arrangement in Salt Lake