The salary listed above includes the 3% pay increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2024. 

 Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen 

 

The Office of Chehalis Basin within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill two Grant and Contract Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) positions. The positions are located in our Headquarters Office in  Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
 
In this dynamic role, you will collaborate with planners, internal subject matter experts, and external partners dedicated to implementing the Chehalis Basin Strategy to restore aquatic species habitat, enhance local economies, and mitigate flood control. You will provide project financial oversight on grants and contracts awarded to local governments, state agencies, Tribes, and non-government partners and oversee the planning, design, and implementation and construction of projects focused on restoring critical aquatic species habitat and protecting residents from flood damage. This role requires specialized knowledge of fiscal accountability, salmon recovery, property acquisition, and floodplain management. You will need to creatively problem-solve and find innovative ways to support our work, demonstrate flexibility and rapidly respond to emerging issues, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of partners.

Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.  
 
Program Mission: The Office of Chehalis Basin and the Chehalis Basin Board’s legislative directive is to aggressively pursue implementation of an integrated strategy and administer funding for long-term flood damage reduction and aquatic species restoration in the Chehalis River Basin.

Telework options for this position: These positions 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 for up to a 90% telework schedule. 
 
Applicants with questions about position location options, telework, 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: The positions will remain open until filled, we will review applications on July 12, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before July 11, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make hires 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 successful hires were not made.

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
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About the Department of Ecology

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities. 
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.

Our commitment to DEIR
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s 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.

  
We believe that DEIR is 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.