Clean Vessel Act Grant Program Specialist (Program Specialist 5) - State of Washington : Job Details

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Job Title: Program Specialist 5

Location: Tumwater, WA. (Tilley Square)

Closes: Continuous. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 15th, 2024. We strongly recommend applying as soon as possible.

Working hours are Monday- Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hybrid office/telecommuting may be allowed based on business needs and supervisor approval. Occasional out of state travel is required.

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Under the administrative direction of the Boating and Winter Recreation Program manager, within the Policy and Government Affairs Division, this position provides management, oversight, and decision making for the statewide Clean Vessel Act Grant Program. This program was assigned to the Commission by the Governor and State Parks is the only state agency eligible to apply for federal Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grants.

The CVA Program Manager is responsible for creating and maintaining a statewide plan and for formulating budgets that support long-term sustainability of the program. The position is responsible for submitting two annual grant applications to the US Fish & Wildlife Service for coastal and inland grants. The position is also responsible for administering a statewide competitive grant program and contractually sub-award federal funds to local marina's, ports, non-profits, tribes, or other entities, to help keep Washington's waters clean of sewage by supporting the state's recreational boating pump out infrastructure.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

* Manage Clean Vessel Act Grant Program:

* Leads, manages, coordinates, and administers all aspects of the CVA Grant Program including strategic planning, promotion, securing federal grant funds, developing and monitoring annual budgets, administering competitive statewide subgrants, and completing all federal grant reporting requirements.

* Leads, manages, coordinates, and administer state-funded CVA activities and projects consistent with budget requests, budget provisions, or other guidance for use of state appropriations.

* Serves as the statewide point of contact for the CVA Grant Program.

* Represents the CVA Grant Program on committees and with external organizations such as the State Boating Program Advisory Council, the Department of Ecology No Discharge Zone Advisory Committee, the Recreational Boating Association of Washington (RBAW), and Northwest Marine Trade Association (NMTA).

* Secure Federal Funding and Comply with Requirements for the CVA Grant:

* Submits annual grant applications to the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) for the Inland and Coastal grants following the prescribed/preferred format and examples of prior years.

* Formulates annual budgets for both inland and coastal federal grants. Strategically assigns projects to open grants balancing estimated completion of the projects against grant spending timelines so that grant funds are spent within the allotted grant period.

* completes and meets deadlines for annual performance and close-out reports to the USFW.

* Administers Statewide CVA Grant Program Subawards:

* Attends USFWS sponsored Basic Grants Management and Advanced Grants Management courses and other grants administration-related trainings and meetings as necessary.

* Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with procedures for application, review, award, reporting, and ongoing management of subawards consistent with federal grant requirements and state contracting and accounting standards.

* Administer over 150 contracts statewide with public, private, nonprofit, and tribal governments. Approves expenditures of funds within the program budget and concurrence of the Boating Program Manager.

* Promote CVA Grant Program with Perspective Grantees and Recreational Boaters:

* Promotes the CVA Grant Program to build interest of public and private sector marina operators in applying for grants and installing and maintaining sewage pump outs and related infrastructure.

* Promotes the CVA Grant Program, pollution reduction, and use of sewage pump out facilities with the state's recreational boating community to grow a culture of clean boating, increase the number of gallons of recreational boater sewage pumped, and reduce pollution of state waters.

* Collaborates with the Boating Program's Communications Consultant to coordinate publicity and promotional activities to educate, inform, and encourage boaters to begin or increase their use of recreational boating pump out facilities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* A master's degree and two (2) years of program or project management experience including analysis, coordination or consulting with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations and/or state government.

OR

* A bachelor's degree and four (4) years of program or project management experience including analysis, coordination or consulting with a variety of public and private agencies, organizations and/or levels of government experience.

AND

* A valid driver's license.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Experience administering Federal grants.

* Experience establishing and monitoring contracts for a public agency.

* Experience making presentations.

* Experience using GIS software.

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. You must attach or embed in your application the following:

* Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.

* Current resume.

* Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

* This job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days.

This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information:

Diversity Policy Statement:

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) ###-####. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####.

For information about this position, please contact Rob Sendak at [email protected] or (360) ###-####.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at [email protected] or (360) ###-####.