Are you familiar with navigating the ins and outs of infrastructure funding?
Are you intrigued by a new pilot program connecting local jurisdictions with federal grants?
We are looking for a Federal Fund Facilitation Manager!
What would you be doing?
Managing the Federal Fund Facilitation Program (Program), you will provide the technical assistance needed by local governments and Tribal Nations to navigate the federal system, pursue road and bridge grant opportunities, and maximize the federal investment made to the road infrastructure of Washington State.
You will assist all agencies and tribes eligible to participate in the program with obtaining federal grants for capital improvements to roads and bridges within their jurisdiction. This will requires...
- Your expert level knowledge and understanding of Washington state federal transportation policy and programs;
- The ability to collaborate with local governments, Tribes, and other state entities such as WSDOT Local Programs and the Public Works Board;
- Expert level grant writing knowledge and experience;
- Expert level knowledge of the research, writing, and presentation of transportation related studies; and
- The ability to communicate and present the findings of the study to various entities such as the public, local agency legislative authorities, Tribal governing bodies, our board, and the Legislature.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining an organizational culture that promotes the practice of respect for people, openness, trust, safety, transparency, collaborative problem solving, managing data, and incremental continuous improvement with an emphasis on coaching and mentoring to intentionally practice teaching, questioning, listening, suspending assumptions, supporting and encouraging, observing, empowering, appreciating and inspiring staff and county road partners.
What are looking for?
A successful applicant will have:
- At least ten (10) years of experience as a grant writer, transportation planner, or similar field.
- OR education in a related field may substitute for experience. (i.e.: a bachelor’s degree may be used to substitute for four years of experience or an associates degree for two years of experience)
- Thorough knowledge of federal grant funding programs and the associated policies and procedures.
- Thorough knowledge, or ability to quickly obtain, of state and federal procurement rules, policies, and requirements (preferred).
- Understanding and ability to communicate and work with Tribal Nations in a way that acknowledges and respects their sovereign nation status (preferred).
- The ability to deliver effective public presentations, facilitate agreement between competing interests, foster a productive and supportive work environment, devise short and long-range plans, and create practical implementation schedules.
- The ability to develop and produce various technical analyses that effectively formulate difficult concepts into easy-to-understand information for use in trainings, conferences and presentations to county staff, agency board members and staff.
- Conduct analysis and use problem solving skills to conduct and direct job planning, cost estimating and scheduling.
- Strong communication skills such as public speaking, technical writing, descriptive writing, and giving presentations to internal and external groups.
- General knowledge of supervisory techniques, team building, project funding, legislative process, and conflict resolution.
- A valid driver’s license, free from serious traffic violations.
- Less than 5% travel statewide at various times involving overnight stays required. Travel to national conference(s) for professional development or presenting is required which at times may be outside of business hours or on weekends.
We are committed to opportunity for all.
CRAB celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.
Does this sound like a good fit? Here are your next steps:
If you or someone you know sounds like a good fit, apply on governmentjobs.com at State of Washington Job Opportunities | Work that Matters (governmentjobs.com)
For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
