You will support the mission of the agency by providing project level support for various grant programs.  These programs provide statewide funding for conservation, restoration, salmon recovery and outdoor recreation projects.  As a Grant Manager, you will offer technical assistance to applicants seeking to implement these projects. Some key components of this position are managing a portfolio of grant applications and funded projects, conducting workshops for prospective and successful project sponsors, reviewing and interpreting policy materials, conducting and documenting site visits, addressing compliance issues, and providing staff support to the various boards and committees.

Some of what you’ll enjoy doing includes:

• Consult with project sponsors and others to monitor compliance with program policies and various local, state, and federal laws
• Prepare and submit project applications, amendments, reports, and other items requested for federal grant programs
• Assist project applicants with preparing grant applications, reviewing grant applications to determine eligibility and competitiveness, and move to appropriate program, category, and statuses before applicable project review meetings or technical completion deadlines  
• Conduct pre-award, interim, final, and post-completion inspections to determine adherence to and compliance with program policies and the terms of the project agreement
• Assist project sponsors in resolving non-compliance issues as specified by state or federal law, Washington Administrative Code, and program polices
• Serve as a facilitator and/ moderator for general meetings and project review/evaluation meetings, when requested
• Review engineered plans and specifications for compliance with the approved project scope
• Provide technical review of project proposals to determine eligibility and assist prospective applicants with scoping and submittal of grant proposals
• Develop and monitor project agreements for funded proposals, and help ensure sponsors meet established milestones for project completion
• Develop recommendations for project change requests and prepare necessary documents. 
• Use the PRISM database to manage grant applications and funded projects and to document project progress by updating narratives, milestones, and other related data
• Process reimbursement requests by reviewing each request to ensure charges are eligible and conform to program, policy, and procedural regulations
• Assist with development and implementation of the section work plan to help ensure section meets annual goals and objectives
• Prepare for and conduct workshops as requested
• Review, analyze, and assist with development and implementation of changes/updates to RCFB/SRFB program policies, statutes, agency plans, GMAP – performance measures, Washington Administrative Code, special studies, program guidelines, and procedures related to various grant programs, etc. to help ensure goals and objectives are met
• Respond to requests for general information from the public, government agencies, and organizations
• Have knowledge of grant programs and serve as a resource for others requesting information about programs and program policies
• Serve as staff to the RCFB/SRFB developing and presenting issues, recommendations, and related data to the board and members of the public

What you need to qualify:
A valid driver’s license free from serious traffic violations

AND
A Bachelor’s degree in public administration, parks and recreation management, landscape architecture, fish or wildlife management, watershed planning, geography, land use planning, biology, forestry, natural resource management, environmental studies or a related field.  
AND
Three years of experience in the property acquisitions, development or management of outdoor recreation sites, fish and wildlife habitat, conservation lands and resources or managing grants for the preservation or restoration of natural resources, salmon habitat or outdoor recreation, or related.  

**A Masters Degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one year experience.
**Experience may substitute for education.

PREFERRED:

• Three or more years of professional experience in the acquisition, development, restoration, or management of recreation or conservation lands and resources.
• Have professional experience managing recreation, salmon recovery or conservation projects.
• Demonstrated ability of managing grant contracts.
• Ability to: review construction plans, and document completed work, evaluate and monitor project implementation, establish and maintain effective cooperative relationships with federal, state, and local government partners; arrive at sound recommendations for or against immediate financing of potential restoration or acquisition projects; write and speak effectively; travel frequently for short periods of time.
• Compliance – Collects information, organizes timelines, and documents subsequent assessment and resolution of project/compliance issues.  Notify sponsors of established policies and initiate enforcement actions in a fair, objective, reasonable and respectful manner.  Monitor and evaluate public/ political concerns that affect resolution of compliance and other issues.  Effectively persuade sponsors to voluntarily accept recommendations or advice for the purpose of bringing them into compliance with the terms of their agreement. 
• Inspections – Critically observe and inspect structures and environmental conditions to determine compliance with the terms of the project agreement.  Identify elements or factors that might contribute to noncompliance or indicate underlying or future problems.
• Presentation – Prepare high quality materials and explain or present /information in a clear, concise, logical manner that achieves understanding of the intended message.  Choose language that will persuade or influence the listener if that is the purpose of the presentation Understand the impact of body language and vocal tone, which can be used to persuade your audience one way or another.

How to apply:
In addition to completing the online application, you must attach the following documents to your profile or paste into the “text resume” field in order to be considered for this position:

• A letter of interest(no more than 2 pages in length) explaining how your past experiences make you an ideal candidate for this position and what exceptional skills you would bring to RCO;
• A current resume, detailing experience, education, and other relevant interests;
• A current list of at least three (3) professional referenceswith current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

NOTE:  By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.  A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application.  Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.