Waterworks Grant Program Coordinator; TLT​/SDA

This recruitment is open to all qualified King County Employees Only

This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated end date of up to three (3) years. King County employees who have successfully completed their initial probation will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Join King County’s Water Works Grant Program team that provides funding for community-driven projects to protect water quality, control pollution, and build healthy communities in King County. Project types can include installing raingardens or other Green Stormwater Infrastructure, restoration, community engagement and education, water quality monitoring, research, and pollution prevention. Funding is awarded to non-profits, tribes, cities, schools, and special purpose districts.

The Water Works Program Coordinator position will support the administration, evaluation and reporting of these efforts and allow for successful community-driven projects that help our communities and the environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your passion for community engagement in local clean water activities with your strengths in organization, administrative support, analytic thinking, and systems and data management. The Program Coordinator position provides grant administration services, including coordination of systems and procedures for the management and disbursement of grants, and works with internal staff and external partners.

The Water Works Program Coordinator works alongside the Water Works Program Manager and one other Program Coordinator to support the Waterworks Grants Program. This position is part of the Education and Engagement Unit of WTD, which strives to engage underserved communities and address the needs of these communities that they identify for themselves. We do this in support of the Division’s mission to protect water quality, public health and the environment.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Custodian, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.

• Organize and review grant proposals for completeness and consistency with criteria. Communicate with applicants to obtain additional information as needed
• Develop grant program documentation, including reports and briefing documents. Utilize the grant management database and spreadsheets to conduct analysis and create reports for reviewers. Assist with planning, facilitating, and documenting committee review processes
• Assist with grantee reports and payment request processing, review, compliance, tracking, and financial reconciliation
• Assist with outreach and training events, including planning, logistics, organizing materials and presenting information in coordination with Grant Manager. Assist with logistics and production of materials for Grant Ranking Committee meetings. Prepare and update materials for applicants and grant recipients such as forms and guidance documents
• Conduct analysis and evaluation of grant program operations, outputs, and outcomes. Develop and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms to get input from stakeholders. Identify needs, develop proposals for updating policies and guidelines and other process improvements, and assist in implementing
• Communicate with and resolve issues from applicants, grantees, and reviewers. Coordinate with the Grant Manager for external outreach; create, edit, and assist with content for promoting the grant program via the website, social media, and other methods

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the duties described in this job announcement.
• Demonstrated skill in grant program administration and/or contract administration including strong organizational, time management, and attention to details
• Experience in coordinating program work and communicating with diverse communities
• Strong experience with evaluation, data analysis, accountability tracking and database systems for both outputs and outcomes
• Strong writing skills and communication skills including…