Climate Change: Clean Transportation Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 3)(In-Training)
Salary:
$46,644.00 - $61,224.00 Annually
Location:
Thurston County – Lacey, WA
Job Type:
Project (limited duration)
Remote Employment:
Flexible/Hybrid
Department:
Dept. of Ecology
Job Number:
2022-P1054-02009
Closing:
Continuous
The mission of the Air Quality Program (AQP) is to protect and improve air quality in Washington. The Air Quality Program’s vision is clean, healthy air and climate for all of Washington. We have many goals to achieve this mission and vision.
Please Note: This is a project position that is funded until December 31, 2032. T
- A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
- An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.
- Continuous growth and development opportunities.
- A wellness program that offers education, fitness classes, and an agency-wide fondness for outdoor meetings.
- Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.
During Healthy Washington Roadmap to Recovery, employees are working a combination of in-office and/or telework based on position and business need. Ecology is following current state guidance regarding mask requirements, health screening questions before entry, and social distancing.
What makes this role unique?
This is an opportunity to be a part of the team to fund over $100 million in emissions reduction and transportation electrification projects! This work includes literature and policy research, grant management, stakeholder support, project management, and giving public presentations. The position requires flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to play various roles across projects.What you will do:
- In collaboration with the VW Team, distribute and manage Volkswagen Settlement grants to fund projects such as electric vehicle charging stations, electric school buses, electric transit buses, and shore power for ships and other ocean-going vessels
- Develop grant guidelines, scoring criteria, and application processes
- Negotiate and implement grant contracts and manage deliverables, due dates, and project reporting
- Research and analyze technological developments, state and federal legislation, and regulations that may impact programs and summarize for senior staff
- Assist in identification of complementary programs and matching funds in order to recommend opportunities to senior staff
Required Qualifications:
Experience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, educational, volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Environmental Specialist 1 (Salary Range 38: $2,999-$3,887 Monthly)
A total of Four (4) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis or control or environmental planning. Experience may include: Work related to air quality, transportation, equity and environmental justice, and energy.Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:
| Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
| Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 4 years of experience |
| Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 3 years of experience |
| Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 2 years of experience |
| Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 1 years of experience |
| Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 0 years of experience |
Environmental Specialist 2 (Salary Range 45: $3,535-$4,627 Monthly)
A total of Five (5) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis or control or environmental planning. Experience may include: Work related to air quality, transportation, equity and environmental justice, and energy.Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:
| Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
| Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 5 years of experience |
| Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 4 years of experience |
| Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 3 years of experience |
| Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 2 years of experience |
| Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 1 years of experience |
| Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 0 years of experience |
Environmental Specialist 3 (Goal Class) (Salary Range 49: $3887-$5102 Monthly)
A total of Six (6) years of experience and/or education as described below:
Professional level Experience in: Environmental analysis or control or environmental planning. Experience may include: Work related to air quality, transportation, equity and environmental justice, and energy.
Education: Involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning or other allied field.
See chart below for a list of ways to qualify for this position:
Possible Combinations. | College credit hours or degree. | Years of professional level experience. |
Combination 1 | No college credit hours or degree | 6 years of experience |
Combination 2 | I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits. | 5 years of experience |
Combination 3 | I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree). | 4 years of experience |
Combination 4 | I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits. | 3 years of experience |
Combination 5 | A Bachelor's Degree | 2 years of experience |
Combination 6 | A Master's Degree | 1 years of experience |
Combination 7 | A Ph.D. | 0 years of experience |
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:
- Must obtain and maintain a valid state's drivers license.
We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.
- Knowledge of issues affecting air quality and transportation infrastructure and planning.
- Knowledge of transportation climate policy.
- Experience using GIS, data visualization software (Power BI, Tableau, or similar), and grant award tracking databases.
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?
- Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
- If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.
- If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.
It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.
- A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.
- A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.
- Three professional references.
For Your Privacy:
When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):
- Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.
- Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.
Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.
Application Attestation:
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
Other Information:
If you have specific questions about the position, please email Molly Spiller at: Molly.Spiller@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Molly to inquire about the status of your application.
To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.gov
Why work for Ecology?
As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:
Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *See the Benefits tab in this announcement for more information
Student debt: how working for Ecology can help
The Department of Ecology is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Forgiveness Program (PSLF). See https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service for more details.
To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.
Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
