Grants and Contracts Consultant (HSC 3) DOH8796

Full Job Description

Grants and Contracts Consultant - Health Service Consultant 3

Project · Full-time · Home-based

This is a remote/home-based project position that will be funded through 9/30/28

Join the Department of Health (DOH) in safeguarding one of our state’s most vital resources—clean, safe drinking water.

This position supports DOH’s mission to protect and improve the health of people in Washington and to evolve public health through our cornerstone values of equity, innovation, and engagement.

As part of the Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH) within the Office of Drinking Water (ODW), you’ll help prevent and reduce exposure to environmental health hazards while supporting healthy places where people live, work, and play.

ODW’s dedicated team works to ensure that every Washingtonian has access to safe and reliable drinking water.

This position serves within the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Program, reporting to the DWSRF Program Manager.

It plays a key role in managing and implementing the Emerging Contaminants for Small and Disadvantaged Communities (EC-SD) grant program.

This program provides technical assistance and infrastructure funding to help communities address contaminants—such as PFAS and other emerging substances—found in public drinking water systems.

What You’ll Do

• Initiate and plan statewide implementation of the EC-SD grant program, developing guidance to monitor and mitigate emerging contaminants in small and disadvantaged communities.
• Lead program execution by designing, coordinating, and overseeing grant activities, including application cycles, project tracking, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical support throughout project implementation, collaborating with ODW teams to ensure effective coordination between sampling, testing, and mitigation efforts.
• Monitor progress and maintain project documentation by updating the EC-SD grant workplan and budget narrative throughout the five-year grant period.
• Evaluate outcomes by identifying and maintaining a list of water systems that meet the small or disadvantaged community definitions and measuring the effectiveness of mitigation projects.
• Support project closure and long-term sustainability by assisting in the management and oversight of third-party engineering contracts that design and implement durable contaminant mitigation solutions.

The role requires strong skills in grant and contract management, providing both technical assistance and infrastructure funding to help public water systems address emerging contaminants—ensuring safe drinking water for all.

Location and Flexibility

We value work-life balance and offer the convenience of remote work with occasional in-person collaboration opportunities.

Attending events or working In-office is rarely required and would be scheduled in advance.

This is a remote/home-based position available to applicants residing anywhere in Washington State, as well as those living near the Oregon/Washington border and the Idaho/Washington border.

Required Qualifications (you must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed.):

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

Option 1: Six (6) or more years of experience in Project Management full lifecycle, which includes managing grants or contracts for local or state water, environment or public health programs.

Option 2: Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental, physical or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, or allied field AND Two (2) or more years of experience in Project Management full lifecycle, which includes managing grants or contracts for local or state water, environment or public health programs.

NOTE: The Project Management lifecycle is defined as initiation, planning, execution, coordination, technical support, monitoring, closure, and evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the field of environmental health or public health with a state or local health jurisdiction.
• Experience working with state and federal regulations as a water utility employee, consultant, or working in a local or state drinking water program is highly desirable.
• Experience working on multiple complex projects/issues at one time.
• Experience working with diverse partners and community collaborators with varied levels of understanding and risk. (business, citizens, local, state, and federal governments, and tribes).
• Experience in working with State Revolving Funds for Infrastructure support.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world.

Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily.

We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).
• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.
• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs, which may entail working evenings and weekends.
• This position is eligible for teleworking
• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in-person at the designated DOH site location.
• Occasional travel may be necessary, sometimes requiring overnight stays or trips out of state. You must be able to legally drive a vehicle or arrange alternative transportation for state business.
• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.

In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you’ve supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• DD-214 (if applicable)

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application.

Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Do not include or attach the following – these documents or details will not be reviewed:

• REMOVE personal photos – do not submit any documents containing personal photos.
• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)
• Certifications or Diplomas
• Projects or Portfolios
• Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer.

We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need assistance with the application process, require an accommodation, or would like to request this posting in an alternative format, please contact Andrea Thieme at employment@doh.wa.gov and reference the recruitment number (DOH8733).

Technical Support: Reach out to NEOGOV directly at 1-855-524-5627 for technical support and login issues.

Additional Information

This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.