Restoration Project Coordinator; Environmental Planner

Description

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Restoration Project Coordinator (Environmental Planner
2) within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance Program.

• This position will be located in our Padilla Bay Office in Mount Vernon, WA.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Note: This is a project position that is funded until March 31, 2029. Continuation of the position beyond this date is determined on an annual basis and contingent upon funding and satisfactory performance of job duties.

• This position is NOT eligible for telework.

• Coordinate saltmarsh restoration project planning, including organizing tasks, facilitating communication among staff and partners, scheduling meetings and site visits, and supporting the development and review of designs, technical documents, plans, reports, and other project materials.
• Collaborate with staff, landowners, and local, state, federal, Tribal, and nonprofit partners to identify, scope, and advance new habitat restoration project opportunities that support ecological and community resilience.
• Serve as a primary liaison with project partners, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and community participants, maintaining constructive relationships and fostering open, inclusive, and respectful collaboration.
• Organize and facilitate project‑related meetings, field trips, workshops, and community engagement activities; coordinate with staff to support student field trips and professional Coastal Training Program classes.
• Represent PBNERR’s ecological mission and restoration priorities in meetings, collaborative planning efforts, and cross‑agency coordination, communicating planning information clearly to practitioners, decision makers, and the public.
• Prepare and coordinate the review of plans, reports, designs, and other technical or communication products that support restoration project development and enhance knowledge‑sharing among partners and collaborators.
• Manage consultant contracts, including evaluating prospective consultants, negotiating scopes and budgets, tracking deliverables and work schedules, and coordinating with Ecology’s fiscal and contracting offices to ensure compliance.
• Lead and support competitive grant writing for planning and implementation projects, collaborating with local governments, partners, and PBNERR staff to prepare high‑quality applications and advance funding opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and organized project records, electronic files, and correspondence in accordance with agency policies and records retention requirements.
• Contribute to broader stewardship team priorities, adapt to changing project needs, and perform additional duties as assigned in support of the Reserve’s mission.

Required Qualifications: Seven (7) years of experience and/or education related to the duties of the position, which includes the following: