Floodplains by Design Lead Planner (Environmental Planner 4)

Floodplains by Design Lead Planner (Environmental Planner 4) Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, employee must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: Eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. Regular attendance at the Ecology office, including time at HQ in Lacey, is expected. Schedules depend on position needs and are subject to change. Project position funded until December 31, 2027. Funding is likely to be renewed for the next bi‑annual budget cycle. Application Deadline: Apply by June 7, 2026. Applications submitted after this date may be reviewed only if additional qualified applicants are needed. Duties Lead Ecology’s engagement on the FbD grant program activities with the FbD NGO backbone partner, coordinating with Tribes, local governments, state and federal agencies, and other partners to support collaborative decision‑making, program alignment, and advancement of shared FbD grant program outcomes. Develop and refine statewide grant program procedures, tools, and tracking systems; review and approve grant agreements; support consistent implementation by coaching, advising, and coordinating with Ecology’s grant and financial management staff. Represent the FbD grant program on internal and interagency work groups, facilitating information exchange; resolving policy or implementation issues; and ensuring program decisions are communicated effectively to partners and leadership. Provide authoritative analysis and recommendations on funding strategies, grant program policies, process improvements, and long‑range planning needs to inform Ecology leadership and budget development. Support and advise broader FbD initiative activities—such as Steering Group and Action Group meetings—and keep internal staff and external partners informed of FbD grant program plans, schedules, and emerging issues. Manage grant program records and information in accordance with agency requirements, and perform additional duties as assigned to support SEA Program priorities. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Nine (9) years of experience and/or education comprising professional experience in managing multi‑partner environmental or community‑based grant programs; coordinating with diverse governmental and nongovernmental partners; developing and implementing program processes; leading policy‑related planning efforts; and preparing or reviewing program‑related recommendations, analyses, or documentation. Experience meeting the following skill sets: Program & Policy Implementation; Grant Administration & Process Management; Partnership Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement; Communication & Facilitation; Analytical & Strategic Thinking; Coaching & Technical Guidance. Education: Major in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning; landscape architecture; geography; land use or environmental law; public administration with an environmental emphasis; hazard mitigation; or a closely related field. A Bachelor’s degree counts for 4 years; a Master’s degree counts for 6 years. Desired Qualifications: Experience working on integrated floodplain management, watershed restoration, and/or flood hazard mitigation programs or projects. Experience administering an entire grant program (as distinguished from managing individual grants). Experience leading or supporting process improvement initiatives. Ability to think strategically, maintain strong attention to detail, and work collaboratively. Ability to navigate comfortably between routine administrative tasks and creative, visioning‑oriented work. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment Must possess and maintain a valid driver license. Equal Opportunity Employer The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr