Grants and Contracts Consultant; HSC DOH

Grants and Contracts Consultant (HSC
3) DOH
8796

Join the Department of Health (DOH) as a Grants and Contracts Consultant (HSC
3) to protect and improve Washington public health by advancing safe drinking water.

This remote/home-based position supports the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program and manages the Emerging Contaminants for Small and Disadvantaged Communities (EC‑SD) grant program.

• Initiate and plan statewide implementation of the EC‑SD grant program, developing guidance to monitor and mitigate emerging contaminants.
• Lead program execution by designing, coordinating, and overseeing grant activities, including application cycles, project tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical support throughout project implementation, collaborating with ODW teams to coordinate sampling, testing, and mitigation efforts.
• Monitor progress and maintain project documentation by updating the EC‑SD grant workplan and budget narrative throughout the grant period.
• Evaluate outcomes by identifying and maintaining a list of qualifying water systems and measuring effectiveness of mitigation projects.
• Support project closure and long‑term sustainability by managing third‑party engineering contracts for durable contaminant mitigation solutions.

• Option 1:
  Six (6) or more years of experience in full‑cycle Project Management, managing grants or contracts for local or state water, environment, or public health programs.
• Option 2:
  Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental, physical, or natural sciences, environmental planning, or allied field AND two (2) or more years of full‑cycle Project Management experience in similar programs.

• Experience working in environmental or public health with a state or local health jurisdiction.
• Experience with state and federal water regulation or in a drinking water program.
• Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience collaborating with diverse partners and community stakeholders.
• Experience with State Revolving Funds for infrastructure support.

Position Type:
Contract (Full‑time, 40‑hour week, remote). Holds a bargaining unit contract with the Washington Federation of State Employees. Eligible for teleworking. Occasional travel may be required.

Washington State offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and other benefits. Employees may also have access to the Public Employees Benefits Board, state wellness program, and the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System.

To apply, click Apply and complete the application. Include resume, cover letter, and any required references. Do not include personal information such as social security numbers or birth year.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.