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Department of Ecology Flood Control Assistance Account Program Planner (Environmental Planner 3) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The* Shorelands & Environmental Assistance{rel="nofollow"} (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a *Coastal Resilience Partnership Planner (Environmental Planner 3) position. This position can be located in any one of the following offices:
Headquarters Office in* Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} *Northwest Region Office (NWRO) *in Shoreline, WA{rel="nofollow"}. *Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA{rel="nofollow"}. Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA{rel="nofollow"}.
Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5776 - $7770 per month.
In this role, you will be responsible for two primary tasks. First, you will plan, organize, and oversee the implementation of an existing grant program [the Flood Control Assistance Account Program (FCAAP)] that focuses on helping local communities identify their risks from flooding and address those risks through a comprehensive planning approach. Second, you will conduct a top-down, bottom-up analysis of the rules that guide how FCAAP is administered (Chapter 173-145 of the Washington Administrative Code) to understand how well the program is meeting the current and reasonably foreseeable needs of Washington's communities---including Tribal communities---and where gaps exist. You will then develop and help senior staff and managers carry out recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the program.
*Agency Mission: *The mission of the Department of Ecology is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations.
* * *Program Mission: *The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance Program is to create community conservation partnerships to protect and restore our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Please Note: *This is a project position that is funded until June 30, 2027. This position has the potential of being converted to permanent status, pending funding and agency authorization. *Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to an 90% tele-work schedule. *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 16, 2024*. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before