Manager Environmental Programs

Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 141,000 - 244,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Utility District No. 2 of Grant County, Washington (Grant PUD) is seeking an Environmental Affairs leader to guide a team in implementing recreation resource management and shoreline plans in compliance with FERC licenses.

The role emphasizes stakeholder collaboration, safety, and asset protection within the Priest Rapids Project area. Responsibilities include leading staff, managing budgets and contracts, coordinating events, and ensuring regulatory compliance across multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience in parks and recreation management, shoreline management, land management, or related environmental resources, including at least two years of people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and mentor staff.
• Implement RRMP across 19 recreation areas with safety and quality planning.
• Direct operations and maintenance at recreation areas and project lands.
• Coordinate SMP implementation, monitoring, and compliance.
• Serve as liaison with FERC on RRMP and SMP.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and projects for recreation and shoreline programs.

Skills

People leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Natural Resources and Land Management or related environmental field

Equivalent combination: 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Ephrata Headquarters
30 C St SW
Ephrata, WA 98823, USA

Description

Closing Date to Apply: November 13th, 2026 @ 5 pm PST

Salary: $141,164.00 to $243,760.00

Grant PUD posts the full salary range for each position. The midpoint is provided as a reference point and is not a guaranteed starting pay. Starting pay is based on job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, skills, internal alignment, and organizational needs. Most new hires are typically placed between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may undergo further evaluation based on preferred qualifications and other job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD’s benefit that may be available if hired, different employee types are eligible for different benefits.

Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process, if selected for this position.

Applicants meeting minimum qualifications may be further evaluated based on preferred qualifications and job-related criteria. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration.

The District may use the applicant pool and results from this recruitment to fill additional vacancies in the same classification for up to six (6) months following the recruitment closing date, consistent with District policy and applicable law.

Position Summary

Under limited supervision of the Environmental Affairs Director, this position leads a team of technical staff and volunteer in implementing Grant PUD’s Recreation Resource Management (RRMP) and Shoreline Plan (SMP) in compliance with FERC license requirements, applicable laws, and Grand PUD policies. The role ensures safe, high-quality recreational facilities, protects the utility’s investment in assets, manages lands of within the Priest Rapids Project area and fosters stakeholder collaboration.

Essential Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead, develop, and mentor staff through training, feedback, and performance management, ensuring alignment with Grant PUD’s goals, values, and customer service standards.
• Implement the RRMP across 19 recreation areas, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality planning, construction, operations, and maintenance.
• Direct operations, maintenance, and construction at recreation areas and project lands, ensuring adherence to safety, compliance, and policy standards; conduct regular site reviews and address issues promptly.
• Implement the SMP, including procedures, standards, monitoring, and compliance activities.
• Serve as liaison with FERC on RRMP and SMP implementation and compliance.
• Review proposals for non-project land uses; issue and monitor land-use authorizations and special use permits; resolve encroachments and unauthorized uses.
• Manage budgets, contracts, and projects for recreation and shoreline programs in compliance with Grant PUD standards.
• Oversee accounting for campground fees and other revenue-generating activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and applicants on special events and capital projects.
• Establish emergency response procedures for incidents such as wildfires, large events, or medical emergencies.
• Supervise technical staff, interns, and volunteers; coordinate Lands and Recreation Maintenance (LRM) crew work with the Environmental Services Manager.
• Represent Grant PUD at public, stakeholder, and agency meetings; maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Utilize and support GIS/GPS tools for program needs; oversee vegetation management and noxious weed control on recreation and shoreline properties.
• Collect, analyze, and report data; prepare records, correspondence, and professional reports.
• Develops and approves departmental work plans aligned to strategy, assigns responsibilities, and ensures deadlines, priorities, and resources are clear, balancing workload demands with available staff, equipment, and budget. (Planning)
• Conducts regular performance and development conversations, provides timely feedback and recognition, supports individual growth plans, and coaches’ employees in problem-solving and continuous improvement. (Coaching)
• States and enforces expectations for work execution, safety requirements, regulatory standards, collective bargaining agreements, corrective actions, organizational policies, and recommends process improvements when needed. (Reinforcing)
• Monitors departmental expenditures, contracts, and purchasing activities to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources. (Monitoring)
• Conducts work in a manner consistent with Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and the Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence, demonstrating behaviors that support these organizational priorities.
• Maintain knowledge of and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, security requirements, and Grant PUD policies and procedures required for the position.
• In this position, if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes, please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy, IS-TA-POL-001.
• Actively participate in all aspects of our safety program, including but not limited to:
  • Following all safety policies and procedures;
  • Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions;
  • Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
  • Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
• Support and promote a positive safety culture by:
  • Integrating safety into department communications and business discussions, including incorporating safety moments into meetings as appropriate.
  • Ensuring supervisors monitor and reinforce required safety practices, including completion of safety training and timely incident reporting.
  • Championing safe work practices by promoting safety initiatives, participating in continuous improvement activities, and stopping work when necessary to address unsafe conditions.
  • Recognizing and reinforcing safe work practices and positive safety performance among team members.

Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Natural Resources and Land Management, or other environmental resources related field OR 2 additional year of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• Five (5) years’ experience in parks and recreation management, shoreline management, land management, and/or other management environmental resources-related field, which includes at least two (2) years of people leadership

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience, License, and/or Certification)

• Experience managing complex budgets
• Experience managing complex contracts
• Experience in negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills in multi-agency or public environments.
• Familiarity with FERC licensing, implementation, or compliance programs.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Personnel and project management; park planning, construction, and operations and maintenance; Grant PUD license requirements, policies, and procedures; land-use authorization development and monitoring; Grant PUD Collective Bargaining Agreement; regulatory compliance; general knowledge of utility operations, inventory control; record-keeping and financial procedures; technical writing; MS Office products; interpersonal skills; and effective communication.

Physical Requirements

• Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
• Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
  • Will perform work onsite at the locations of the assigned Business Units
• Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours

*applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE)

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas.

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