Cleanup Grants Program Planner & Grant Manager (Environmental Planner 4

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Cleanup Grants Program Planner & Grant Manager (Environmental Planner
4) within the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP).

This position can be based at any of the following duty stations:

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA.
• Central Region Office in Union Gap, WA.
• Eastern Region Office in Spokane, WA.
• Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA.

Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the selected duty station.

Note If the selected duty station is the Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, the salary will include an additional 5% premium pay due to its location in King County. Salary range: $6,703 - $9,012 monthly.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
• 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.

• Apply by August 13, 2026
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

As a Toxics Cleanup Program planner and grant manager, you will help advance the Program’s mission to protect Washington’s people and environment by supporting cleanups that also lead to long-term community benefits. As part of the Financial Services Unit, you will work within a team that provides statewide budget, grant, and financial management services essential to moving cleanup projects from concept to completion.

You will serve as the primary planner and grant manager for the Cleanup Grants Supporting Affordable Housing program, an innovative competitive grant program that links contaminated-site cleanup with affordable housing development. In this position, you will shape program direction, refine and develop policies and guidelines, provide public outreach, develop grant applications in Ecology’s administration of grants and loans system (EAGL), support rule making efforts as needed, and maintain clear and responsive communication with applicants, recipients, and Ecology staff.

You will also actively manage complex grants in EAGL, ensuring accurate documentation, cost eligibility, and timely financial oversight. If you thrive in roles that blend program development, collaboration, technical precision, and meaningful community impact, this position offers an opportunity to contribute to cleaner environments and more sustainable housing across Washington.

• Lead updates to Cleanup Grants Supporting Affordable Housing (CGSAH) program policies, guidelines, and program documents to reflect lessons learned, emerging needs, and improvements that strengthen clarity, consistency, and alignment with program goals.
• Build, test, and refine competitive grant solicitation applications, ensuring each cycle runs smoothly, is accessible, and supports applicants throughout the process.
• Provide timely and responsive technical assistance to applicants, recipients, and Ecology staff—helping people understand program requirements, navigate Ecology's grant platform, and move projects forward confidently.
• Manage the full lifecycle of assigned grants, including developing scopes of work, reviewing and processing payment requests, checking cost eligibility, and maintaining accurate financial oversight.
• Develop clear, accessible trainings and communication materials, such as presentations, written instructions, and recorded content, to support applicants, recipients, and staff.
• Track and evaluate CGSAH project progress, including monitoring affordable-housing end use and documenting findings that guide future program improvements.
• Plan and contribute to public-facing processes, such as guideline updates and comment periods, to support transparency, inclusive participation, and clear program communication.
• Review grant applications and related documentation to verify eligibility, ensure compliance with program requirements, and support informed and equitable funding decisions.

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