Water Quality Activities and Municipal Wastewater Grants and Loans Specialists; Two Positions

Description

The salary listed above includes the scheduled 2% general salary increase that goes into effect on July 1, 2026.

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring two positions:
Water Quality Activities Grants and Loans Specialist (Environmental Specialist
4) and Municipal Wastewater Grant and Loan Project Specialist (Environmental Specialist
4) within the Water Quality Program.

• Northwest Region Office in Shoreline, WA.
• The salary listed includes 5% premium pay due to the position location in King County.
• Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

• These positions are eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of three days per week is required in the office for the first six months. In office time is negotiable after six months.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by July 12, 2026.
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

Water Quality Activities Grants and Loans Specialist:

What you will do:

• Manage grants and loans in accordance with agreement terms, state and federal statutes, rules, and Program & Ecology policies.
• Evaluate funding proposals and develop grant/loan agreements.
• Coordinate internally with other Water Quality Program staff.
• Apply current science of stormwater and nonpoint specialty-area topics.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with individuals, agencies, local governments, Tribes, and the public.
• Participate in internal workgroup efforts to improve and streamline program processes, develop guidance, fill knowledge gaps, and train new staff.
• Present grant/loan guideline information virtually and at local workshops and outreach opportunities.

Municipal Wastewater Grant and Loan Project Specialist:

What you will do:

• Review and evaluate municipal wastewater facility grant and loan applications.
• Assist applicants and recipients prepare environmental, cultural resource, and environmental justice review documents.
• Negotiate and manage clear project scope of work, budgets, and timelines.
• Track compliance with grant and loan agreement requirements.
• Track project performance and ensure recipients achieve expected outcomes by negotiated completion dates.
• Review and certify grant and loan payment requests and progress reports.
• Provide technical assistance to potential applicants and recipients.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience: performing environmental-based work, or work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes two or more of the following:
  • Grant and Loan Project Management: experience managing funding agreements.
  • Regulatory Review: experience applying regulatory requirements.
  • Infrastructure and Systems Understanding: ability to assess public infrastructure projects.
  • Communication and Partner Support: ability to convey information and work with partners.
  • Program Coordination: ability to coordinate work across programs, units, and partners.
  • Data, Documentation, and Analysis: ability to review and track project information.
• Education: major in environmental, physical, or natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning; or related academic discipline.

Experience & Academic Credit Equivalents:

• 9 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience…