Hybrid Grant & Loan Programs Specialist – Drinking Water

Washington State Department of Health; Tumwater (WA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Washington State Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water seeks a Grant and Loan Program Specialist to administer statewide, federally funded drinking water grant and loan programs. This role develops program rules, evaluates existing funding, and implements new opportunities to help communities access critical drinking water infrastructure funding.

In a hybrid setting, you will collaborate with multiple teams, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and manage

Qualifications

• Experience with MS Excel for spreadsheet tasks and data management.
• Experience managing detailed, multifaceted projects and reporting progress to leadership.
• Knowledge of federal and state requirements for public works contracts and labor standards.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate existing grant and loan programs and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Develop program rules, guidelines, and funding requirements.
• Plan and implement program changes and new funding opportunities.
• Publish grant and loan funding opportunities and review applications.
• Determine funding awards and prepare grant and loan contracts.
• Manage grant and loan contracts through the lifecycle and ensure compliance.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook/Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance / business administration / project management or related field

Tools

Contract management systems

Job description

The Washington State Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water seeks a Grant and Loan Program Specialist to administer statewide, federally funded drinking water grant and loan programs. This role develops program rules, evaluates existing funding, and implements new opportunities to help communities access critical drinking water infrastructure funding.

In a hybrid setting, you will collaborate with multiple teams, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and manage