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Senior Bond/Housing Tax Credit Analyst - Preservation Specialist

Senior Bond/Housing Tax Credit Analyst - Preservation Specialist

Senior Bond/Housing Tax Credit Analyst - Preservation Specialist

Senior Bond/Housing Tax Credit Analyst - Preservation Specialist

Senior Bond/Housing Tax Credit Analyst - Preservation Specialist

Wastewater Project and Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4)

Description --------------- Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology is hiring a Wastewater Project and Financial Specialist (Environmental Specialist 4) within the Water Quality Program. Location: Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule: This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. A minimum of one day per week is required in the office. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by January 28, 2026 This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. Duties ---------- This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic team charged with assisting Washington communities with building affordable and resilient wastewater infrastructure. As a Wastewater Project and Financial Specialist, you’ll provide technical and financial assistance to funding recipients to advance wastewater infrastructure projects statewide. You’ll help manage and oversee individual funding agreements with municipalities, Tribes, and sewer districts. You’ll collaborate with Ecology engineers and project managers, monitor project performance, conduct site visits, and play a lead role in providing oversight for state and federal funding programs. What you will do: Develop relationships with local, state, and federal partners, Tribes, and other eligible funding recipients to support wastewater infrastructure needs. Negotiate and write new funding agreements, in coordination with regional engineers and project managers. Serve as a senior financial manager on funding agreements for several large and complex wastewater projects across the state. Assess project compliance with funding agreement terms, funding program guidelines, agency policy, and state and federal funding program requirements through review and processing of quarterly progress reports, payment requests, backup documentation, project deliverables, and site visits throughout the project duration, specifically at critical milestone stages. Collaborate with colleagues in the Financial Management Section to promote funding opportunities through various workshops for funding applicants and recipients. Collaborate with Fiscal staff on annual development of grant and loan agreement template documents to ensure all state and federal conditions and requirements are accounted for. Review, analyze, and develop policies, procedures, and guidelines necessary to implement financial assistance programs with an emphasis on contract language, state and federal requirements, and fiscal accountability. In coordination with section supervisors and Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) planner, provide project level audit support and leadership related to financial management of projects, supporting education of state auditors and EPA staff, and providing information and follow-up as needed to meet audit and program performance review needs. Qualifications ------------------ For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website. Required Qualifications: Nine (9) years of experience and/or education as described below: Experience performing environmental-based work, OR work related to the essential functions and key activities of the position, that includes two or more of the following: + Financial Management \& Oversight - Review and monitor financial transactions, payment requests, and project budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds and adherence to financial guidelines. + Regulatory \& Policy Experience - Interpret and apply relevant laws, policies, and guidelines to ensure projects comply with funding requirements. + Grant and Contract Administration - Manage the full lifecycle of grants and loans, including application, monitoring, and closeout to support successful project execution and reporting. + Technical Environmental Experience - Understand basic water quality or wastewater treatment operations and nutrient reduction strategies to provide informed technical assistance and contextualize financial decisions. Experience must include demonstrated competence in the following skill sets: + Using critical / analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to make decisions or determine a course of action. + Reviewing / assessing information and data to draw conclusions and recommending decisions or actions. + Conducting research and performing data analysis on both qualitative and quantitative data. Education involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences; environmental or natural science interdisciplinary studies; environmental planning, or an academic discipline related to the duties of the position. Examples of how to qualify: 9 years of experience. 8 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits. 7 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree). 6 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits. 5 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree. 3 years of experience AND a Master’s degree. 2 years of experience AND a Ph.D. Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Desired Qualifications: Experience working with municipalities, Tribes, or wastewater utilities. Experience with developing or managing data tracking systems. Experience or familiarity with water pollution control projects including wastewater treatment projects. Experience with project budgets and project financial management, contracts, and construction management are desired. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles. Supplemental Information ---------------------------- Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Our Commitment to DEIRDiversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions. Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive. Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work. Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement. We believe that DEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued. Application Process Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. How to Apply Click “Apply” at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach: Cover letter, describing your interest in and qualifications for this position Resume Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the “work experience” section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as “see resume” may be considered incomplete. For detailed application information, please visit our Recruitment website. Application Attestation: By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format: Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384. Questions? For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Seth Elsen at Seth.Elsen@ecy.wa.gov If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov About the Water Quality Program The Water Quality Program vision is for Washington's communities to work together and with us to sustain healthy, thriving watersheds and provide cool, clean water to fish, shellfish, wildlife, people, and businesses. As part of the Financial Management Section, you will see policy and public funding meet boots-on-the-ground to do the work to realize this vision. About the Department of Ecology As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: 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, Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth \Click here for more information To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog. Equal Opportunity Employer:The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative. Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days. #LI-Hybrid

Administrative Assistant 5 (AA5/DLS)

Description --------------- Administrative Assistant 5 (AA5/DLS)71028357 This position as an Executive Assistant to the Chief Legal Officer for the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a high-level, strategic administrative role that would appeal to someone looking for significant responsibility, stability, and career development within public service. If you have previous administrative experience and are looking for an excellent opportunity, please apply. All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work, which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes. About the division: The Division of Legal Services (DLS) provides support to all agency divisions to mitigate risks, comply with changing laws, and assist the agency in accomplishing its goals. About the position: This position reports directly to and provides primary administrative support to the Chief Legal Office (Assistant Director) of the Health Care Authority responsible for the Division of Legal Services. This position has delegated authority to manage internal issues and responsibilities involving the operation, priorities, and assignments of the division. This position functions as Chief Legal Officer’s liaison on division matters including facilities, personnel, equipment, supplies and information technology. Support includes coordinating meetings, drafting correspondence for the Assistant Director’s signature and assisting with inquiries coming to the division from a variety of individuals. This position is eligible to telework part time but is frequently required to report onsite to meet business needs. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions – both on-site and telework eligible positions – is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia, WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. HCA has currently suspended the ability to support out-of-state telework. Duties ---------- Some of what you will do: Performs high level administrative duties using independent judgment. Acts on behalf of the Chief Legal Officer and has delegated authority to oversee, coordinate and make decisions regarding administrative and operational matters Coordinate and maintain multiple calendars and appointments for the Chief Legal Officer. Organize events/meetings with outside stakeholders. Oversee key administrative activities for the division, including maintenance of division records and files, and analyze incoming correspondence to division staff for response. Leads a team of administrative professionals across the division to ensure adherence to the expectations of the Chief Legal Officer related to consistency, style, and administrative support provided within the division. Create, review, edit and finalize complex and confidential correspondence, documents and reports for the Chief Legal Officer’s signature or other senior management personnel for dissemination to internal and external stakeholders, and may, as determined by the Chief Legal Officer, exercise signature authority on personnel or other administrative matters. Represent the Chief Legal Officer at meetings and attend civic functions on behalf of the Division. Receive and confer with official visitors and the public. Manage and coordinate the scheduling of calendars, logistics, critical and/or large-scale meetings, and events as required. Assist the Chief Legal Officer with the coordination of strategic and operational initiatives. When authorized, act on behalf of the Chief Legal Officer with full delegated authority to define and assign critical Division-wide projects and/or strategies, determine due dates, monitor for completion and provide input regarding completed work. Qualifications ------------------ Required qualifications: Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options: Option 1: A master’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field. One (1) year of administrative or supervisory experience. Option 2: A bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or closely allied field. Three (3) years of administrative or supervisory experience. Option 3: Seven (7) years of administrative or supervisory experience. Option 4: One (1) year as an Administrative Assistant 4 Option 4: Two (2) years as an Administrative Assistant 3 Required competencies: The ability to take action to learn and grow. The ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Preferred qualifications: Skills and abilities: Ability to manage and coordinate the scheduling of calendars, logistics, critical and or meetings, and events as required. Ability to work with computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and miscellaneous programs, and knowledge of websites. Effectively use office equipment including computers, fax machines, phones, copiers, and printers. This position requires keen attention to detail. Mistakes made by this position can be highly visible. Ability to effectively use databases, collect and analyze data, and recommend process improvements based on the information. Ability to create with accuracy, maintain, update and report on confidential requests, databases, special projects, files and correspondence. Ability to draft, review, and edit documents with accuracy. Familiarity with terminology and documents related to rulemaking, human resources, contracts, staff development, legal services, and public disclosure administration or similar work functions. Ability to multi-task and stay organized in a fast-paced work environment. Ability to delegate and assign projects to staff. Interpersonal: Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with a wide variety of people. Demonstrate mastery of interpersonal skills to ensure customers feel valued and heard. Act as a liaison between the Assistant Director, division, various administrations, agencies and external stakeholders and may have delegated authority to resolve issues and requests. Support effective communications throughout the organization. Demonstrate flexibility and communicate effectively with managers, employees and diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders to help establish effective workplace relationships. Professionalism: Display a professional demeanor in all communications written (in email or other correspondence), verbal (in person or via phone) and in attire so as to best represent the values of the division and HCA. All contacts should be treated respectfully and professionally. Demonstrate mastery of professional communications skills to ensure contacts with the Division leave with a positive impression of the office, feel important and respected and leave with an understanding of how their needs will be met, by whom and within what timeframe. Maintain the highest standards of personal/professional and ethical conduct and support the State’s goals for a diverse workforce. Inclusiveness and Teamwork/Supporting Peers: Model “inclusiveness” and a teamwork attitude where everyone is part of the team, in order to build strength and cohesiveness. Work with other executive support staff to ensure back-up for each other. Meet and communicate with executive support staff and Team Coordinator on a regular basis regarding assignments, special projects, and following up with other support staff after planned and unplanned absences. Promote teamwork and collaboration with assigned areas of responsibility and among other HCA administrative positions. Maintain Confidences and Confidential Information: Position comes in contact with many forms of confidential information, including, but not limited to, personnel information, investigations, lawsuits, public disclosure requests, and management strategies under discussion. Confidential and sensitive information is to be shared on a “business need to know” basis. Demonstrate mastery of maintaining confidences and confidential information to ensure adherence to these standards in actuality and appearance. Use of independent professional judgment regarding the highest level of confidential and sensitive matters is critical in this position. Problem Solving: Employ strategies that deescalate conflict and positively contribute to developing solutions. The position requires independent judgment, decision making and multi-tasking in a complex support arena and setting and meeting strategic divisional goals and objectives. Position has delegated authority to resolve daily issues and requests, handle customer service issues and complaints, and to recommend process improvements. Effectively use logical analysis and judgment in resolving organizational issues. Resolve problems within the area of assigned responsibility and provide good customer service. How to apply: Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. To apply for this position, you will need to complete your profile which includes three professional references and attach them in separate files: A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position Current resume To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following: Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy), NGB 22, or USDVA signed verification of service letter. Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov. Supplemental Information ---------------------------- About HCA: Functioning as both the state's largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority, the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars, HCA purchases health care, including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention, crisis, and recovery supports to all Washington residents. What we have to offer: Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serve Voices of HCA A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centered HCA's Mission, Vision \& Values A healthy work/life balance, including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options. A great total compensation and benefit package WA State Government Benefits A safe, pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants, and shopping nearby. And free parking! Notes: Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment. HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with HCA’s mission.Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Studies have shown women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at HCAjobs@hca.wa.gov. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at angelic.matthews@hca.wa.gov The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is an E-Verify employer. All applicants with a legal right to work in the United States are encouraged to apply. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to receive a list of new job postings at HCA.