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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Conservation Grants Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) in Olympia, Washington
Conservation Grants Manager, Natural Resource Specialist 3 (NRS3) Recruitment #2024-5-A376 Full-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position Anticipated Non-permanent June 2024 - June 2025 Location: Natural Resources Building - Olympia, WA Location flexibility may be available and considered Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered *Salary: $4,723.00 - $6,349.00 Monthly*
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Responsibilities:
- Monthly tracking of grant expenditures for each active grant.
- Consistently communicating with grant funders, including the Recreation and Conservation Office, about deadlines, requirements, and progress reports, including DNR's grant policy committee.
- Providing expert guidance to division and region staff about funding sources and grant requirements, including natural heritage conservation activities, restoration, and acquisition.
- Coordinating the timeline and submission expectations of grant application deadlines with regional staff and DNR's division team.
- Providing timely feedback on grant applications to ensure DNR conservation grant applications are consistently strong statewide.
- Researching alternative funding sources to advise program leadership on new funding mechanisms.
- Track operating and capital conservation program budgets to ensure expenditures and fund balances align with projects, grants, and overall program funding.
Required Qualifications:
- - A bachelor's degree in any field, preferably related to finance, environmental, recreation, or natural resources field; OR equivalent combination of education and/or experience. - Experience researching and interpreting complex information, including laws, regulations, and policies, preferably related to grant programs. - Fluency in Microsoft Word and Excel or similar software. - Must be proficient in self-management to effectively conduct work and achieve results. - Experience working collaboratively in diverse teams; customer service experience preferred. - Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices. - Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.