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State of Washington Department of Personnel. |
| City: | Seattle |
| State/Province: | WA |
| Country: | United States |
| Type of Employment: | Contract |
| Environmental Categories: |
Environmental Science
Advocacy |
| Industries: | Government and Military |
| Required Education: | Some College Courses |
| Required Work Experience: | 2 to 5 years |
| Job Description: |
Protecting the air we breathe is a heavy responsibility. For over 40 years, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has upheld that responsibility through the efforts of dedicated individuals from all disciplines. Now we find ourselves with the unique opportunity to add a talented person to our staff for a two year project assisting in the management of a multi-million dollar federal grant. About the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Located in beautiful downtown Seattle, the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is a special-purpose, regional agency chartered by state law in 1967. The Agency works in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Washington State Department of Ecology and other agencies, businesses, academic institutions and the public to clean the air we breathe and protect our climate through education, incentives, and enforcement. About the Puget Sound Clean Cities Grant Project The Puget Sound Clean Cities Petroleum Reduction Project is a collaborative effort among 23 public agencies, universities, colleges, and businesses to address the need for more regional alternative fuel options. This project supports the Agency’s mission to reduce greenhouse gases and follows a key agency principle of leveraging partnerships to meet pollution reduction goals. In addition, this project supports our existing Evergreen Fleets program, which provides a framework for vehicle fleet operators to “green” the fleets, in that it enables our partner fleets to obtain additional points towards Evergreen Fleets certification. |
| Job Duties: |
Position Overview The Environmental Grant Project Manager is a newly created, two-year limited term position resulting from the receipt of a $15 million grant from the Department of Energy. This position develops, manages, and completes the Evergreen Fleets component of the project and works with fleet managers and operators of vehicles and equipment. The incumbent builds partnerships to provide financial assistance or reimbursements for the purchase of alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles, equipment to retrofit vehicles to operate on compressed natural gas, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the Puget Sound region. |
| Roles and Responsibilities: |
Candidate Profile The most successful candidate will possess proven project management and grant administration skills. We seek candidates who are knowledgeable of applicable Federal statutes, regulations, orders, rules, and guidelines as they pertain to grants processes, procedures, and requirements. This knowledge must be sufficient to assist with researching and writing sub-recipient agreements and to provide technically accurate guidance to grantees and staff. This individual must also be successful in building strong working relationships with partners in other agencies, jurisdictions, or industries. These relationships will help the selected candidate succeed in meeting grant goals. Additional qualifications include:
The following experience is preferred, but not required:
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| General Guidelines: |
To be considered for this position, please email your resume and a letter of interest outlining your skills and abilities as they relate to this announcement to: The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format should call (360) 664-6263 or TDD (360) 664-6211. |
| Company Name: | Anthony Cesario |
| Post Date: | 11/20/2009 |
