WCC Administrative Operations Manager (Natural Resource Specialist 5

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a WCC Administrative Operations Manager (Natural Resource Specialist
5) within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program.

Note:
This is a temporary position that will end on April 30, 2027. This position has the potential to be extended.

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

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, 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: $6224 - $8372 monthly.

• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

• Apply by August 24, 2026.
• Applications submitted after the date above may not be reviewed unless additional qualified applicants are needed.

This WCC Administrative Operations Manager position provides a unique opportunity to lead the Washington Conservation Corps’ administrative and communications functions within the Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program. In this role, you will guide a team of professional staff who deliver grant compliance oversight, internal communications support, administrative coordination, and evaluation leadership for a statewide Ameri Corps program serving more than 350 members and staff.

You will serve as the agency’s Ameri Corps subject matter expert, ensuring continuous federal compliance, shaping internal policy direction, strengthening operational systems, and representing Ecology in high-visibility interactions with state and federal funders.

You will also oversee major federal grant activities—including competitive Ameri Corps grant submission, quarterly and semi-annual federal reporting, compliance monitoring, and program evaluation design—while developing internal procedures, tools, and communication strategies that improve accuracy, transparency, and operational consistency across the WCC Section. As a member of the WCC leadership team, you will contribute to section-wide planning, policy updates, operational improvements, and strategic initiatives that support Ecology’s mission and advance the effectiveness of Washington’s largest environmental service program.

• Lead agency wide compliance for a $2 million Ameri Corps grant, ensuring accurate interpretation of federal rules, adherence to regulatory terms and conditions, and timely completion of complex grant reports and audits.
• Prepare Ecology’s highly competitive annual Ameri Corps grant application, developing strategic plans, logic models, performance measures, and multi-section narrative documents.
• Represent Ecology in interactions with Serve Washington (OFM), Ameri Corps federal staff, statewide partners, and external oversight entities, serving as the agency’s recognized expert on Ameri Corps compliance requirements.
• Design, oversee, and submit program evaluation plans using technical methodologies such as Before-After Control Impact (BACI), ensuring alignment with federal evaluation standards.
• Lead development, implementation, and annual updates of section policies, procedures, and internal communications to enhance operational consistency and transparency for crews, supervisors, and administrative staff.
• Supervise a team of five professional administrative and communications staff, providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, work direction, performance evaluation, and ongoing process improvement support.
• Guide internal and external communications on behalf of WCC leadership, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment with Ecology and Ameri Corps expectations.
• Conduct workshops and provide technical assistance to WCC staff statewide to improve accuracy in federal reporting, documentation practices, and compliance processes.
• Oversee administrative workflows related to member enrollment, documentation, fiscal compliance, and coordination with Ecology’s finance and HR units.
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