{"id":53570,"date":"2024-07-01T13:13:28","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=53570"},"modified":"2024-07-01T13:13:28","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T20:13:28","slug":"job-grant-and-contract-financial-specialist-environmental-specialist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-grant-and-contract-financial-specialist-environmental-specialist-4-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Grant and Contract Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4), Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Grant and Contract Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) (2 positions)<\/h1>\n
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Salary:<\/strong> $66,012.00 – $88,800.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Location:<\/strong> Thurston County \u2013 Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time – Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Job Number: <\/strong>2024-OCB52295230-06886<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Department: <\/strong>Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Division:<\/strong> The Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Opening Date: <\/strong>06\/28\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/div>\n
Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Public Health \/ Natural Resources \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Description<\/h2>\n
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The\u00a0Office of Chehalis Basin\u00a0<\/strong>within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two\u00a0Grant and Contract Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)<\/strong>\u00a0positions. The positions are located\u00a0<\/strong>in our\u00a0Headquarters Office<\/strong>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/strong>Lacey, WA.<\/a>\u00a0Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
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In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with planners, internal subject matter experts, and external partners dedicated to implementing the Chehalis Basin Strategy to restore aquatic species habitat, enhance local economies, and mitigate flood control. You will provide project financial oversight on grants and contracts awarded to local governments, state agencies, Tribes, and non-government partners and oversee the planning, design, and implementation and construction of projects focused on restoring critical aquatic species habitat and protecting residents from flood damage. This role requires specialized knowledge of fiscal accountability, salmon recovery, property acquisition, and floodplain management. You will need to creatively problem-solve and find innovative ways to support our work, demonstrate flexibility and rapidly respond to emerging issues, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners.

Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>
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Program Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>The Office of Chehalis Basin and the Chehalis Basin Board\u2019s legislative directive is to aggressively pursue implementation of an integrated strategy and administer funding for long-term flood damage reduction and aquatic species restoration in the Chehalis River Basin.

Telework options for this position:\u00a0<\/strong>These positions will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This\u00a0position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule.\u00a0<\/strong>
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Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in \u201cother information.\u201d Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
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Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0The positions will remain open until filled, we will review applications on\u00a0July 12, 2024<\/strong>. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0July 11, 2024<\/strong>. If your application isn’t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make hires any time after the initial screening date.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if successful hires were not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following<\/u>:
Medical\/Dental\/Vision for employee & dependent(s)<\/a>,\u00a0Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>,\u00a0Vacation, Sick, and other Leave<\/a>*,\u00a011 Paid Holidays per year<\/a>*,\u00a0Public Service Loan Forgiveness<\/a>,\u00a0Tuition Waiver<\/a>, \u00a0Long Term Disability<\/a>\u00a0&\u00a0Life Insurance<\/a>,\u00a0Deferred Compensation Programs<\/a>,\u00a0Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)<\/a>, \u00a0Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)<\/a>,\u00a0Employee Assistance Program<\/a>,\u00a0Commute Trip Reduction Incentives<\/a>\u00a0(Download PDF reader)<\/a>,\u00a0Combined Fund Drive<\/a>,\u00a0SmartHealth<\/a>\u00a0*Click here for more information\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>
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About the Department of Ecology<\/strong><\/p>\n

Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our\u00a0Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/div>\n
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Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/div>\n
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