Snoqualmie; WRIA Project Coordinator

Snoqualmie (WRIA
7) Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager III)

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Snoqualmie (WRIA
7) Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager III) positions throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next six (6) months. Are you passionate about restoring salmon habitat, protecting our watersheds, and bringing people together to solve complex environmental challenges? King County's Water and Land Resources Division is seeking a collaborative, action-oriented Project Coordinator to help lead salmon recovery efforts in the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish watersheds.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll work with Tribes, local governments, community organizations, state and federal agencies, and other partners to advance habitat restoration projects, administer grant funding, and develop strategies that protect one of the region's most important natural resources. If you enjoy building partnerships, managing meaningful projects, and turning science into action, we encourage you to apply.

As the Snoqualmie (WRIA
7) Project Coordinator, you will coordinate the planning, funding, and implementation of salmon habitat protection and restoration projects throughout the King County portion of the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish watersheds.

This position serves as a key liaison among local, tribal, state, federal, and nonprofit partners, helping move complex, multi-year restoration projects from concept to completion. Responsibilities include administering a competitive habitat grant program, developing funding strategies, coordinating stakeholder engagement, analyzing policy and technical issues, tracking project implementation, and supporting watershed planning and outreach efforts that advance the goals of the Snohomish River Basin Salmon Conservation Plan.

Success in this role requires balancing technical knowledge with exceptional relationship-building, communication, and project management skills while working collaboratively to improve watershed health and support long-term salmon recovery.

The Snoqualmie Salmon Recovery Team is a small, collaborative, and mission-driven group within the Water and Land Resources Division dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy watershed ecosystems throughout the Snohomish Basin.

Our work spans habitat restoration, watershed planning, grant administration, scientific analysis, policy development, and community engagement. We partner closely with Tribes, local governments, conservation organizations, funding agencies, and community stakeholders to implement projects that improve habitat, strengthen ecosystem resilience, and benefit both salmon and the communities that depend on healthy watersheds.

Our team values collaboration, innovation, equity, transparency, and continuous learning. We foster a supportive work environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed, science informs decision-making, and every team member contributes to meaningful environmental outcomes.

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 Snoqualmie (WRIA
7) Project Coordinator (Project/Program Manager III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) of King County. 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Coordinate habitat restoration project and program implementation in the King County portion of the Snohomish Watershed including the Snoqualmie and South Fork Skykomish basins, including administering a $2.5 million dollar grant program, planning and prioritizing restoration projects, helping project implementors with grant proposals and timelines, contracting issues, funding strategies, and tracking and reporting on implementation progress.
• Work collaboratively to analyze, reduce and remove policy, funding and regulatory barriers to salmon recovery and habitat protection and restoration at all levels of government.
• Use communications and meeting facilitation skills to exchange information and produce outcomes with managers and staff, project teams, tribal representatives, residents and landowners, farmers, elected officials, other jurisdictions and agencies, the Snoqualmie Valley Planning Committee, WRIA 7…