Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

King County's Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator to lead habitat protection and restoration in the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish watersheds. You will oversee planning, funding, and multi‑year projects, coordinating with tribes, local governments, and partners.

This executive, exempt role requires strong project management and communication skills, with experience in grant administration and policy analysis.

Qualifications

• At least five (5) years of progressively responsible analytical, planning, and project management work experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, salmon habitat restoration and protection methods, tribal treaty rights, state salmon recovery legislation, habitat grant funding programs, and/or salmon habitat needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate habitat restoration project and program implementation in the King County portion of the Snohomish Watershed including administering a $2.5 million grant program, planning and prioritizing restoration projects, helping project implementors with grant proposals and timelines, contracting issues, funding strategies, and tracking and reporting on implementation progress.
• Work collaboratively to analyze, reduce and remove policy, funding and regulatory barriers to salmon recovery and habitat protection and restoration at all levels of government.
• Use communications and meeting facilitation skills to exchange information and produce outcomes with managers and staff, project teams, tribal representatives, residents and landowners, farmers, elected officials, other jurisdictions and agencies, the Snoqualmie Valley Planning Committee, WRIA 7 Project Work Group, WRIA 7 Technical Committee, Snoqualmie Watershed Forum, and others.
• Analyze planning, regulatory, project, program and policy proposals for their implications for salmonids listed under the Endangered Species Act. Prepare reports, papers, speaking notes, press releases, newsletters, meeting packets, grants, inter‑agency agreements, and written, online and oral presentations.
• Work with the Snoqualmie Salmon Recovery Manager, Snoqualmie Watershed Forum partners, and other entities to organize and implement field trips, tours, and presentations for federal, state, and other funding decision makers, including organizing and conducting an annual watershed tour.
• Participate in local and regional planning and implementation efforts on behalf of the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum.

Skills

Analytical

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator

Salary
$110,087.54 - $139,542.21 Annually

Location
Seattle - Regional area, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number
2026JJ27487

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
WLRD -Water & Land Resources

Opening Date
07/07/2026

Closing Date
7/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA
Exempt

Bargaining Unit
F3A : L117-P&T

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Description
Benefits
Questions
Summary
In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager III) positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months.

Are you passionate about restoring salmon habitat, protecting our watersheds, and bringing people together to solve complex environmental challenges? King County's Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented Project Coordinator to help lead salmon recovery efforts in the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish watersheds.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll work with Tribes, local governments, community organizations, state and federal agencies, and other partners to advance habitat restoration projects, administer grant funding, and develop strategies that protect one of the region's most important natural resources. If you enjoy building partnerships, managing meaningful projects, and turning science into action, we encourage you to apply.

About the Role

As the Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator, you will coordinate the planning, funding, and implementation of salmon habitat protection and restoration projects throughout the King County portion of the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish watersheds.

This position serves as a key liaison among local, tribal, state, federal, and nonprofit partners, helping move complex, multi-year restoration projects from concept to completion. Responsibilities include administering a competitive habitat grant program, developing funding strategies, coordinating stakeholder engagement, analyzing policy and technical issues, tracking project implementation, and supporting watershed planning and outreach efforts that advance the goals of the Snohomish River Basin Salmon Conservation Plan.

Success in this role requires balancing technical knowledge with exceptional relationship‑building, communication, and project management skills while working collaboratively to improve watershed health and support long‑term salmon recovery.

About the Team

The Snoqualmie Salmon Recovery Team is a small, collaborative, and mission‑driven group within the Water and Land Resources Division dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy watershed ecosystems throughout the Snohomish Basin.

Our work spans habitat restoration, watershed planning, grant administration, scientific analysis, policy development, and community engagement. We partner closely with Tribes, local governments, conservation organizations, funding agencies, and community stakeholders to implement projects that improve habitat, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and benefit both salmon and the communities that depend on healthy watersheds.

Our team values collaboration, innovation, equity, transparency, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, science informs decision‑making, and every team member contributes to meaningful environmental outcomes.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Snoqualmie (WRIA 7) Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Coordinate habitat restoration project and program implementation in the King County portion of the Snohomish Watershed including the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish basins, including administering a $2.5 million dollar grant program, planning and prioritizing restoration projects, helping project implementors with grant proposals and timelines, contracting issues, funding strategies, and tracking and reporting on implementation progress.

Work collaboratively to analyze, reduce and remove policy, funding and regulatory barriers to salmon recovery and habitat protection and restoration at all levels of government.

Use communications and meeting facilitation skills to exchange information and produce outcomes with managers and staff, project teams, tribal representatives, residents and landowners, farmers, elected officials, other jurisdictions and agencies, the Snoqualmie Valley Planning Committee, WRIA 7 Project Work Group, WRIA 7 Technical Committee, Snoqualmie Watershed Forum, and others.

Analyze planning, regulatory, project, program and policy proposals for their implications for salmonids listed under the Endangered Species Act. Prepare reports, papers, speaking notes, press releases, newsletters, meeting packets, grants, inter‑agency agreements, and written, online and oral presentations.

Work with the Snoqualmie Salmon Recovery Manager, Snoqualmie Watershed Forum partners, and other entities to organize and implement field trips, tours, and presentations for federal, state, and other funding decision makers, including organizing and conducting an annual watershed tour.

Participate in local and regional planning and implementation efforts on behalf of the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

At least five (5) years of progressively responsible analytical, planning, and project management work experience in one or more of the following fields: fisheries biology, conservation biology, freshwater ecology, natural resources management, environmental science, public administration, environmental planning, or closely related field

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Familiarity with the Endangered Species Act, salmon habitat restoration and protection methods, tribal treaty rights, state salmon recovery legislation, habitat grant funding programs, and/or salmon habitat needs.

Team-oriented individual with demonstrated ability to grasp issues quickly, exercise initiative and judgement, function independently on assigned projects and keep team‑members appraised of key issues and developments

High‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Excel.

Experience working collaboratively with diverse interests: building and maintaining effective relationships, building trust and support of peers, facilitating collaboration, finding common ground, and solving problems for the good of all.

Experience facilitating groups, developing meeting agendas, running meetings, and documenting meeting activities and follow‑up needs.

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
• Strategic Mindset: Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Drives Results: Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi‑mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

Required Licenses:

A valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

Master's degree or 6+ years in aquatic biology, ecology, fisheries, environmental science, natural resource management, regional or environmental planning, landscape architecture, public administration, or a related field.

Experience developing funding sources and administering a competitive grant round for species recovery, habitat protection, aquatic restoration, monitoring, education, and/or other projects or programs and familiarity with local, state, and federal grant programs targeting ESA listed salmonids.

Knowledge and experience working in the Puget Sound basin; Snohomish basin experience is a plus.

Familiarity with key issues (Fish, Farm, Flood; Hydropower; Streamflow Restoration; etc.), entities, funding programs, and agencies involved in aquatic habitat management and/or floodplain management related to the Puget Sound or other Washington basin.

A growth mindset and sense of humor

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Remote and Onsite Work Details: The Regional Partnerships Unit works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as