Waterworks Grant Program Coordinator (TLT/SDA)

Job Description:

Waterworks Grant Program Coordinator (TLT/SDA)

Description

Summary

This recruitment is open to all qualified King County Employees Only

This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) with an anticipated end date of up to three (3) years . King County employees who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.

Join King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program team that provides funding for community-driven projects to protect water quality, control pollution, and build healthy communities in King County. Project types can include installing raingardens or other Green Stormwater Infrastructure, restoration, community engagement and education, water quality monitoring, research, and pollution prevention. Funding is awarded to non-profits, tribes, cities, schools, and special purpose districts. The WaterWorks Program Coordinator position will support the administration, evaluation and reporting of these efforts and allow for successful community-driven projects that help our communities and the environment.

About The Role:

This is an excellent opportunity to combine your passion for community engagement in local clean water activities with your strengths in organization, administrative support, analytic thinking, and systems and data management. The Program Coordinator position provides grant administration services, including coordination of systems and procedures for the management and disbursement of grants, and works with internal staff and external partners.

About The Team:

The WaterWorks Program Coordinator works alongside the WaterWorks Program Manager and one other Program Coordinator to support the Waterworks Grants Program. This position is part of the Education and Engagement Unit of WTD, which strives to engage underserved communities and address the needs of these communities that they identify for themselves. We do this in support of the Division’s mission to protect water quality, public health and the environment.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Custodian, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, c omprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Organize and review grant proposals for completeness and consistency with criteria. Communicate with applicants to obtain additional information as needed
• Develop grant program documentation, including reports and briefing documents. Utilize the grant management database and spreadsheets to conduct analysis and create reports for reviewers. Assist with planning, facilitating, and documenting committee review processes
• Assist with grantee reports and payment request processing, review, compliance, tracking, and financial reconciliation
• Assist with outreach and training events, including planning, logistics, organizing materials and presenting information in coordination with Grant Manager. Assist with logistics and production of materials for Grant Ranking Committee meetings. Prepare and update materials for applicants and grant recipients such as forms and guidance documents
• Conduct analysis and evaluation of grant program operations, outputs, and outcomes. Develop and administer surveys and feedback mechanisms to get input from stakeholders. Identify needs, develop proposals for updating policies and guidelines and other process improvements, and assist in implementing
• Communicate with and resolve issues from applicants, grantees, and reviewers. Coordinate with the Grant Manager for external outreach; create, edit, and assist with content for promoting the grant program via the website, social media, and other methods

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform all the duties described in this job announcement.
• Demonstrated skill in grant program administration and/or contract administration including strong organizational, time management, and attention to details
• Experience in coordinating program work and communicating with diverse communities
• Strong experience with evaluation, data analysis, accountability tracking and database systems for both outputs and outcomes
• Strong writing skills and communication skills including experience in report writing
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) and ability to learn new databases and software
• Basic understanding of local environmental issues and solutions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using grant, finance, or contract management systems and databases (such as Oracle E-Business Suite, Foundant, or comparable systems). Experience in using power apps or related tools for data management
• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion, and experience working collaboratively with teams or partners to support fair, accessible, and inclusive grantmaking or funding processes
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial information, program data, and documentation to support informed decisions and compliance.

Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions
Optimizes Work Processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Communicates Effectively : Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
Builds Networks : Effectively building formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside the organization
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Details: The team works in a hybrid model, with 2-3 days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on the business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center - 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA or various WTD facilities in North, South or Central King County
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is not covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit

Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all internal King County employees and qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

W ho to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Dan Sherman at [email protected]

Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division : Visit our website and check us out at Facebook (formerly Twitter) , Instagram , YouTube , and the WTD Blog .

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our DNRP website , explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook , X (formerly Twitter) , LinkedIn , TikTok , Instagram , YouTube and Keeping King County Green News .

Sign up for Job Alerts to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.

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Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$101,617.98 - $128,806.50 Annually