Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen 

The Office of Chehalis Basin *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Federal Funding Grant Project Manager* (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. 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 be the primary planner for developing and managing federal grant applications that support improved aquatic species and flood damage reduction. This role requires specialized knowledge of federal funding opportunities and will provide support to partners seeking federal funding for 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. *Note: *This is a project position and is expected to last through June 30, 2027 *Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.  * * * Program Mission: *The Office of Chehalis Basin and the Chehalis Basin Board's 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: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 90% telework schedule. *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 "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. 

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on October 21, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before October 20, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We 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 a successful hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: