Remote Cleanup Grants Program Planner & Manager

Washington State Department of Ecology; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 74,805 - 100,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & a

PERS retirement system

Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Cleanup Grants Program Planner & Grant Manager (Environmental Planner 4) in the Toxics Cleanup Program. This role will lead policy updates, manage grants, provide technical assistance, and help advance affordable housing linked cleanup projects.

Work options include telework with some in-office days at WA duty stations; living within commutable distance is required.

Qualifications

• Nine years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, including program planning and evaluation, grant and contract oversight, strategic communication, and collaboration.
• Experience in designing and leading public engagement, and in applying environmental/urban planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead updates to CGSAH program policies, guidelines, and related documents.
• Build and refine grant solicitation applications to ensure accessibility and success.
• Provide technical assistance to applicants, recipients, and staff to navigate grant platforms.
• Manage full life cycle of grants, including scope development, payment processing, and cost eligibility.
• Develop trainings and outreach materials to support applicants and staff.
• Track project progress and document findings to guide program improvements.
• Contribute to transparent processes, such as guideline updates and comment periods.

Skills

Program planning

Grant oversight

Strategic communication

Partnership development

Analytical thinking

Public engagement

Environmental program planning

Data systems proficiency

Education

Major study in financial management / urban or environmental planning

Tools

EAGL / grant management system

Budget tracking tools

Job description

Washington State Department of Ecology is hiring a Cleanup Grants Program Planner & Grant Manager (Environmental Planner 4) in the Toxics Cleanup Program. This role will lead policy updates, manage grants, provide technical assistance, and help advance affordable housing linked cleanup projects.

Work options include telework with some in-office days at WA duty stations; living within commutable distance is required.