Grants Coordinator

Summary

Do you want to make a difference in your community and create lasting impacts that benefit the citizens of King County and our precious environment? Then the Grants Coordinator (Project/Program II) position is a great opportunity for you! Come work for the Solid Waste Division (SWD), Recycling and Environmental Services Section (RES). We are recruiting for one (1) career service Grants Coordinator position. This position will contribute to implementing innovative and strategic efforts that will advance safety, human and environmental health, inclusive and equitable practices and zero waste of resources in King County.

This is an opportunity to be part of positive institutional changes by working with the county and community representatives to better serve the public and provide greater benefits to our community. At King County, we recognize that dynamic and successful team members come from different backgrounds, have different lived experiences, and take different pathways to gaining their skills, abilities, and education. You are strongly encouraged to apply if you have a combination of relevant experience, skills, and knowledge that provides you the skills to carry out the duties of this job efficiently.
About the Role:
In addition to role-specific job duties outlined further below, this position can be expected to:

• Support grant administration activities and assist with contract compliance
• Analyze and make recommendations for grant administration process improvements and for improving equity throughout the grantmaking cycle.
• Maintain grant files and communication records to ensure audit and public record request readiness.
• Review and compile programmatic data to analyze the results and outcomes of grant programs.
• Developing and delivering new grant programs that minimize King County’s carbon footprint, create more green jobs, divert waste from the landfill, and ensure that everyone in King County has equitable access to waste and recycling services.

About the Team:

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that serves the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County Agency for delivering goals of the Re+/Zero Waste of Resources (ZWoR) program for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70%. KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems.

The Recycling and Environmental Services (RES) Section leads the Division’s efforts on prevention, reuse, recycling, product stewardship/Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), policy, market development, environmental stewardship, the circular economy, Re+ (King County’s Zero Waste of Resources Initiative), green building, household hazardous waste collection, green school education, grant program management, resource recovery, waste stream integrity, and several compliance programs including on waste stream compliance & enforcement.

Opportunity to Learn More:

We invite you to join an MS Teams Open House Meeting to learn more about this position. A current supervisor from the RES section will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions. We will hold this event on Monday, April 7, 1:00 p.m. to 1:50 p.m, Pacific Standard Time. To participate in the meeting, click here . To join by audio-only, please dial 425-653-6586 and use the Meeting ID: 322 362 087#

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 Material Management Recycling Program Coordinator (Project/Program III), 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 Solid Waste Division of the 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, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Preparing application and contract documents.
• Tracking deadlines/monitoring grant progress/deliverables and milestones.
• Processing reimbursement requests.
• Reconciling expenses and grant closeout.
• Provide technical assistance and support to grant applicants, recipients, and partners.
• Providing equitable communications to grantees helping them to develop scope of work and understand milestones and deliverables.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Knowledge and experience with administrating and coordinating multiple grants and grant programs, with direct grants experience, and/or transferrable skills and educational equivalent
• Experience working collaboratively on a grants team and independently with little supervision assisting grantees with the grants process, from the application stage to reporting and final closeout.
• Demonstrated experience handling administrative tasks of grants coordination, such as managing applications, award process, scope of work documentation, deliverables and milestones reporting, successfully managing grant cycle timelines for several grants
• Experience with multi-cultural outreach and/or interfacing with small non-profits and NGO’s.
• Strong communication skills including writing/proofreading, making presentations, and communicating cross-culturally with diverse partners.
• Experience providing equitable assistance and/or mentoring to grantees in the grants application and documentation stages of award, skill in culturally sensitive and diverse population communications,
• Computer skills using MS Software (i.e. Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, Project, Word etc.)

Competencies You Bring:

• Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Optimizes work Processes: Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Being Resilient: Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Program Management and/or Project Management Certificate
• Skill and experience with “Foundant” grant management software
• Experience with MS “Power BI” software

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 1-2 times per month. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance.
• Remote Work Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117 P&T.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experiences 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 (1) a Complete Application, and (2) a Cover Letter . A Resume is highly recommended but is optional. Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Susan Ng at Susan.Ng@kingcounty.gov.

Discover More About the Solid Waste Division: Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

Discover More About DNRP: Visit our 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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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal 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: 4/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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