State of Washington
Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) (In-
State of Washington, Lacey, Washington, us, 98509
Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe
Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP)
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) (In-Training)
position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in
Lacey, WA .As the Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist, you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the implementation of Tribal grants appropriated by the legislature through the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). These grants are designed to provide support for Tribes to engage in a range of climate-related activities, including developing Tribal clean energy programs, exploring carbon offset projects, consulting on CCA-funding decisions, and other activities supporting climate resilience and adaptation.In this role, you will collaborate with staff across the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP), Ecology’s Executive Advisor for Tribal Affairs, the Environmental Justice Engagement Coordinator, and other grant managers, and engage in legislative and governor’s office-level discussions about funding Tribal consultation and activities furthering Tribal interests related to Tribal treaty rights, climate pollution reduction, energy facility siting, and environmental justice.The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.Note:
This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the
Environmental Specialist (ES)
field and achieve the goal class of an
ES5 . Candidates will be considered at the ES4 and ES5 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.Tele-work 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 to tele-work up to 3 days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, 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 August 21, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
August 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.What you will do:Draw on policy expertise to evaluate and recommend grant awards.Monitor Tribal grant program utilization, successes, and challenges, including how to best meet Tribal government policy funding needs, address Tribal outreach challenges, establish grant guidelines that further legislative intent, and improve administrative execution of relevant grant programs.Advance state environmental justice practices and compliance through the equitable investment of state grant funds.Determine lessons learned and best practices and carry forward to future funding opportunity planning.Build and maintain awareness of other federal and state Tribal grant funding programs that may complement or inform implementation of CCA-related Tribal grant programs.Draft funding opportunity descriptions, application requirements, and eligibility criteria; work with others to prepare these for launch.Respond to community member inquiries regarding Tribal grant opportunities.Work closely with CPR Communications Manager to increase Tribal government awareness of the Tribal grant program, and maintain and update Ecology’s Tribal grant web pages.Required Qualifications:The goal class for this position is
Environmental Specialist 5 (ES5) . We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the ES4 and ES5 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES4, they will be hired in at that level and placed into a training program to become an ES5 within a specified period of time.At the Environmental Specialist 4 level: Salary Range 59 ($5,501 - $7,400 monthly) (in-training)A total of
nine
years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, which could include the following: grant management, Tribal relations, climate policy, communicating complex technical information with the public and interested communities.Education
involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.At the Environmental Specialist 5 level: Salary Range 63 ($6,077 - $8,170 monthly) Goal ClassA total of
ten
years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, which could include the following: grant management, Tribal relations, climate policy, communicating complex technical information with the public and interested communities.Education
involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Desired Qualifications:Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, Tribal policy, Tribal relations, climate, carbon markets, offset project development, and energy.Experience engaging in communications and consultations with Tribal governments having land interests in Washington.Experience with environmental justice data, methods, and analyses for environmental or government work.Experience using GIS, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, R, or similar), and grant award tracking databases.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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation
in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?Please call:
(360) 407-6186
or email:
careers@ecy.wa.gov
and we will be happy to assist.If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail
careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.Why work for Ecology?As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service 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 balance.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at
www.ecology.wa.gov .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.
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Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP)
within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a
Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 5) (In-Training)
position. This position is located in our Headquarters Office in
Lacey, WA .As the Senior Cap-and-Invest Tribal Grants Specialist, you will play an instrumental role in coordinating the implementation of Tribal grants appropriated by the legislature through the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). These grants are designed to provide support for Tribes to engage in a range of climate-related activities, including developing Tribal clean energy programs, exploring carbon offset projects, consulting on CCA-funding decisions, and other activities supporting climate resilience and adaptation.In this role, you will collaborate with staff across the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP), Ecology’s Executive Advisor for Tribal Affairs, the Environmental Justice Engagement Coordinator, and other grant managers, and engage in legislative and governor’s office-level discussions about funding Tribal consultation and activities furthering Tribal interests related to Tribal treaty rights, climate pollution reduction, energy facility siting, and environmental justice.The Climate Pollution Reduction Program’s (CPRP’s) mission is to implement policies and programs to reduce carbon emissions in the state of Washington so that the state meets its statutory greenhouse gas emission limits. The CPRP focuses long term, requiring creative and strategic decision making for implementation to achieve broad statewide and interstate success reducing carbon emissions in the state of Washington so residents have a healthy environment and climate.Note:
This position offers a career path and on-the-job training. This position allows you to progress through the
Environmental Specialist (ES)
field and achieve the goal class of an
ES5 . Candidates will be considered at the ES4 and ES5 levels, depending on their qualifications. For salary levels for each, please see the qualifications section.Tele-work 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 to tele-work up to 3 days per week. Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, 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 August 21, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before
August 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.What you will do:Draw on policy expertise to evaluate and recommend grant awards.Monitor Tribal grant program utilization, successes, and challenges, including how to best meet Tribal government policy funding needs, address Tribal outreach challenges, establish grant guidelines that further legislative intent, and improve administrative execution of relevant grant programs.Advance state environmental justice practices and compliance through the equitable investment of state grant funds.Determine lessons learned and best practices and carry forward to future funding opportunity planning.Build and maintain awareness of other federal and state Tribal grant funding programs that may complement or inform implementation of CCA-related Tribal grant programs.Draft funding opportunity descriptions, application requirements, and eligibility criteria; work with others to prepare these for launch.Respond to community member inquiries regarding Tribal grant opportunities.Work closely with CPR Communications Manager to increase Tribal government awareness of the Tribal grant program, and maintain and update Ecology’s Tribal grant web pages.Required Qualifications:The goal class for this position is
Environmental Specialist 5 (ES5) . We will consider applicants who meet the requirements for the ES4 and ES5 levels. If the finalist meets the requirements for the ES4, they will be hired in at that level and placed into a training program to become an ES5 within a specified period of time.At the Environmental Specialist 4 level: Salary Range 59 ($5,501 - $7,400 monthly) (in-training)A total of
nine
years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, which could include the following: grant management, Tribal relations, climate policy, communicating complex technical information with the public and interested communities.Education
involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.At the Environmental Specialist 5 level: Salary Range 63 ($6,077 - $8,170 monthly) Goal ClassA total of
ten
years of experience and/or education as described below:Experience
in environmental analysis or control, or environmental planning, which could include the following: grant management, Tribal relations, climate policy, communicating complex technical information with the public and interested communities.Education
involving major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or other allied field.Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Desired Qualifications:Expert-level knowledge of the following policy areas: environmental grant program development and management, Tribal policy, Tribal relations, climate, carbon markets, offset project development, and energy.Experience engaging in communications and consultations with Tribal governments having land interests in Washington.Experience with environmental justice data, methods, and analyses for environmental or government work.Experience using GIS, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, R, or similar), and grant award tracking databases.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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation
in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?Please call:
(360) 407-6186
or email:
careers@ecy.wa.gov
and we will be happy to assist.If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or
1-800-833-6384 .If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail
careers@ecy.wa.gov . Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.Why work for Ecology?As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service 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 balance.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at
www.ecology.wa.gov .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.
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