Clean Transportation Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Air Quality program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Clean Transportation Grants Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) position.

• Plan and implement projects to reduce diesel emissions from vehicles and equipment.
• Provide technical assistance and long-term planning support to grant applicants and grant recipients for fleet electrification with a focus on charging/refueling infrastructure.
• Evaluate emerging issues related to zero emission vehicle fueling infrastructure and make recommendations to management.
• Provide input and expertise on zero emission fueling infrastructure projects, budget decision packages, and agency request legislation.
• Coordinate with other air pollution reduction grant programs, including VW Settlement grants, to improve consistency in requirements, scoring criteria, and evaluation, as appropriate.

• Nine years of experience and education performing environmental-based work, OR work which includes two or more of the following: Experience developing or managing grants, contracts, or loans, Experience interpreting policy and providing technical assistance, Experience overseeing contractor or consultant services for compliance and performance, Experience negotiating agreements and/or drafting and editing contract language, Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations and requirements, Experience with Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging technology, charging infrastructure installation projects, utility infrastructure planning or implementation, land use planning or land use permitting, or other related fields.
• Project management experience
• Experience in analyzing and synthesizing complex information, including environmental regulations, program guidance, and technical documents, and applying findings to decision-making and program implementation
• Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice

• 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

The Washington State Department of Ecology is deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations.