Capital Budget Fund Coordinator (Environmental Planner 5)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring aCapital Budget Fund Coordinator (Environmental Planner 5) within theWater Resources Program.

Location:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
• Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule:

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• You may telework most of your work time with occasional in-person meetings and activities.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline:

• Apply by March 15 2026
• This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

In this role you will support the Office of Columbia River and the Water Resources Program to enhance current and future statewide water supply to benefit the environment (habitat & fish) the economy (agriculture business etc.) and citizens (domestic & municipal water supply etc.). You will be responsible for oversight of grant and contract agreements issued by the Water Resources Program (WRP) and Office of Columbia River (OCR) with a biennial appropriation of more than $100 million in capital funds. You will ensure agreements follow all applicable laws and provide oversight of capital funds to ensure timely spending and that administration conforms to legislative intent. You will also provide agreement and capital budget consultation to the Water Resources Program and the Office of Columbia River.

What you will do:

• Review grant and contract agreements to ensure they meet applicable policies procedures rules and laws. Develop and implement grant application best practices policies and procedures.

• Actively engage with financial managers and recipients to negotiate agreement language to resolve disputes or conflicts around interpretation of agency best practices policies and yellow book details scope of work project deliverables budget and project timelines.

• Track and monitor expenditures from all bond accounts and report to WRP / OCR Financial Services Manager to support bond sale information provided to the Office of the State Treasurer (OST).

• Coordinate project level information by appropriation and/or program to roll-up detail for OCR WRP Program Leadership Team Capital Budget Officer Chief Financial Officer etc. to ensure conformance to Ecology Capital Improvement Plan.

• Obtain monitor and update quarterly cash flow estimates from all recipients to ensure project performance matches bond sale estimates. Provide project level detail as needed to ensure significant milestones and expenditures are anticipated for inclusion into OST deliverables.

For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions please visit our Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications:

11 years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in environmental or natural resource planning program development governmental financial management budget administration grant or contracting oversight.
• Educationinvolving a major study in business finance accounting land use urban regional environmental or natural resource planning landscape architecture geography land use or environmental law public administration with an environmental emphasis or closely related field.

Examples of how to qualify:

• 11 years of experience.
• 10 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 9 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
• 8 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 7 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
• 5 years of experience AND a Masters degree.
• 4 years of experience AND a Ph.D.

Desired Qualifications:

• Two years of professional experience in full-time budget analysis and planning.
• Familiarity with water resources and water supply capital construction projects and all phases of development implementation and closeout.
• Knowledge of planning principles techniques current trends environmental laws policies and programs concerning all phases of state resource development; governmental administrative structure at local and state levels; environmental social and other problems affecting development of local and state environmental resource programs; methods and objectives of urban and natural resources planning.

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visit.

Our Commitment to DEIR

Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.

Equity:We champion equity recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.

Inclusion:We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecologys work.

Respect:We treat each other with respect and dignity acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.

We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.

Application Process

Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:

• Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
• Resume

Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.

Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

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Questions

• For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact Jim Skalski at
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About theWater ResourcesProgram (WRP)

The mission of the Water Resources Program is to support sustainable water resources management to meet the water needs of people and the natural environment in partnership with Washingtons communities.

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave11 Paid Holidays per yearPublic Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction IncentivesCombined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information

To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.

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.

Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

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