Senior Salmon Habitat Restoration Planner

State of Washington; Washington; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

On-site 3 days per week

Travel up to 15%

Job summary

State of Washington’s Nooksack restoration program seeks a senior planner to lead habitat restoration and salmon recovery efforts in the Nooksack watershed. The role coordinates with tribal partners, WRIA boards, and regional staff to shape projects and secure funding.

The successful candidate will develop proposals, manage budgets, and oversee grant administration, ensuring deliverables align with recovery objectives and timelines. Hybrid work with travel and field coordination are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in planning or environmental field.
• Five years of professional planning experience; or one year as Environmental Planner 3.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal and external coordination to develop restoration and habitat projects and identify and pursue funding opportunities.
• Develop fundable restoration project proposals and manage planning, design, and implementation.
• Develop and manage grants and budgets; track expenditures and ensure project goals are met.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tribal coordination

Grant management

Environmental planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or environmental field

Job description

State of Washington’s Nooksack restoration program seeks a senior planner to lead habitat restoration and salmon recovery efforts in the Nooksack watershed. The role coordinates with tribal partners, WRIA boards, and regional staff to shape projects and secure funding.

The successful candidate will develop proposals, manage budgets, and oversee grant administration, ensuring deliverables align with recovery objectives and timelines. Hybrid work with travel and field coordination are expected.