Hybrid Grant Program Manager – Flood Risk & Habitat

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Water and Land Resources Division is hiring a Grant Administrator to oversee the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction, CWM, and SROF grants. The role manages a portfolio of grants, ensures compliance, coordinates with finance, and supports awardees from application to close-out.

The position requires strong grant management, budgeting, and writing skills, with a hybrid work model blending remote and in-person operations in the Seattle region.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in successful grant management.
• Experience managing projects, including scheduling and budgets.
• Experience managing all financial aspects of grant programs.
• Strong writing skills for briefing documents.
• Ability to work independently in a large organization.
• Customer service approach and working with diverse populations.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity and equity principles are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Administer the grant program from planning to close-out.
• Lead development of criteria, procedures and accountability for grants.
• Coordinate review panels and committees with officials.
• Sign contracts, monitor compliance, and resolve issues.
• Ensure timely payments and grant accounting through the online platform.

Skills

Grant management

Project management

Budget management

Strong writing

Independent work

Customer service

Cross-cultural sensitivity

Job description

King County Water and Land Resources Division is hiring a Grant Administrator to oversee the Steve Bleifuhs Memorial Flood Reduction, CWM, and SROF grants. The role manages a portfolio of grants, ensures compliance, coordinates with finance, and supports awardees from application to close-out.

The position requires strong grant management, budgeting, and writing skills, with a hybrid work model blending remote and in-person operations in the Seattle region.