Waterworks Grant Program Coordinator (TLTSDA)

Seattle, OR - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 101617 - 128806

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary: This recruitment is open to all qualified King County Employees Only

This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated end date of up to three (3) years. King County employees who has successfully completed their initial probation they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Join King CountysWaterWorks Grant Program team that provides funding for community-driven projects to protect water quality control pollution and build healthy communities in King County. Project types can include installing raingardens or other Green Stormwater Infrastructure restoration community engagement and education water quality monitoring research and pollution prevention. Funding is awarded to non-profits tribes cities schools and special purpose districts. The WaterWorks Program Coordinator position will support the administration evaluation and reporting of these efforts and allow for successful community-driven projects that help our communities and the environment.

About The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your passion for community engagement in local clean water activities with your strengths in organization administrative support analytic thinking and systems and data management. The Program Coordinator position provides grant administration services including coordination of systems and procedures for the management and disbursement of grants and works with internal staff and external partners.

About The Team:

The WaterWorks Program Coordinator works alongside the WaterWorks Program Manager and one other Program Coordinator to support the Waterworks Grants Program. This position is part of the Education and Engagement Unit of WTD which strives to engage underserved communities and address the needs of these communities that they identify for themselves. We do this in support of the Divisions mission to protect water quality public health and the environment.

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 Custodian you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient sustainable and equitable communities. Enjoy training c omprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

Organize and review grant proposals for completeness and consistency with criteria. Communicate with applicants to obtain additional information as needed
Develop grant program documentation including reports and briefing documents. Utilize the grant management database and spreadsheets to conduct analysis and create reports for reviewers. Assist with planning facilitating and documenting committee review processes
Assist with grantee reports and payment request processing review compliance tracking and financial reconciliation
Assist with outreach and training events including planning logistics organizing materials and presenting information in coordination with Grant Manager. Assist with logistics and production of materials for Grant Ranking Committee meetings. Prepare and update materials for applicants and grant recipients such as forms and guidance documents
Conduct analysis and evaluation of grant program operations outputs and outcomes. Develop and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms to get input from stakeholders. Identify needs develop proposals for updating policies and guidelines and other process improvements and assist in implementing
Communicate with and resolve issues from applicants grantees and reviewers. Coordinate with the Grant Manager for external outreach; create edit and assist with content for promoting the grant program via the website social media and other methods

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Bachelors degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the necessary knowledge skills and abilities to perform all the duties described in this job announcement.
Demonstrated skill in grant program administration and/or contract administration including strong organizational time management and attention to details
Experience in coordinating program work and communicating with diverse communities
Strong experience with evaluation data analysis accountability tracking and database systems for both outputs and outcomes
Strong writing skills and communication skills including experience in report writing
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook Excel Word) and ability to learn new databases and software
Basic understanding of local environmental issues and solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience using grant finance or contract management systems and databases (such as Oracle E-Business Suite Foundant or comparable systems). Experience in using power apps or related tools for data management
Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion and experience working collaboratively with teams or partners to support fair accessible and inclusive grantmaking or funding processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information program data and documentation to support informed decisions and compliance.

Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Builds Networks: Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

Work Details:The team works in a hybrid model with 2-3 days in the office as well as telecommuting.The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on the business needs and is subject to change.The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center - 201 S. Jackson St Seattle WAor various WTD facilities in North South or Central King County
Work Schedule:This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible
Union Representation:This position is represented by Technical Employees Association (TEA) bargaining unit

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and qualified applicants. We value diversity diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and alignment with the experience qualifications knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply submit a:

Complete Application
Resume
Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents wont be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact:For more information regarding this recruitment please contactDan Sherman at

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SummaryThis recruitment is open to all qualified King County Employees OnlyThis recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated end date of up to three (3) years. King County employees who has successfully completed their initial probation...