Manager Environmental Programs

Grant County Public Utility District•Ephrata, WA

8d•$141,164 - $243,760•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the limited supervision of the Environmental Affairs Director, the Manager Environmental Programs leads technical staff and volunteers in implementing Grant PUD’s Recreation Resource Management Plan (RRMP) and Shoreline Plan (SMP). The role ensures compliance with FERC license requirements, applicable laws, and Grant PUD policies; safe and high-quality recreational facilities; protection of utility assets; management of lands within the Priest Rapids Project area; and collaboration with stakeholders. The position oversees recreation and shoreline programs, including planning, construction, operations, maintenance, permitting, compliance, budgets, contracts, revenue activities, emergency response, vegetation management, and reporting. It also supervises and develops staff, interns, and volunteers, coordinates with internal and external partners, and promotes Grant PUD’s safety culture and organizational priorities. Most work is performed in a standard office setting, with work onsite at assigned Business Unit locations. A hybrid work arrangement may be available. The typical shift is eight or nine hours. The listed salary range is $141,164 to $243,760, with a midpoint of $192,462; starting pay depends on job-related factors and is typically between the minimum and midpoint. Applications close November 13, 2026, at 5 p.m. PST. A background check is conducted for selected candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Natural Resources and Land Management, or another environmental resources-related field, or two additional years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
Five years of experience in parks and recreation management, shoreline management, land management, or another environmental resources-related management field, including at least two years of people leadership.
Knowledge of personnel and project management; park planning, construction, operations, and maintenance; Grant PUD license requirements, policies, and procedures; land-use authorization development and monitoring; the Grant PUD Collective Bargaining Agreement; regulatory compliance; utility operations; inventory control; record-keeping and financial procedures; technical writing; and MS Office products.
Interpersonal skills and effective communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing complex budgets.
Experience managing complex contracts.
Experience in negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills in multi-agency or public environments.
Familiarity with FERC licensing, implementation, or compliance programs.

Responsibilities

Lead, develop, and mentor staff through training, feedback, and performance management.
Implement the RRMP across 19 recreation areas, ensuring safety, compliance, and quality planning, construction, operations, and maintenance.
Direct operations, maintenance, and construction at recreation areas and project lands; conduct site reviews and address issues.
Implement the SMP, including procedures, standards, monitoring, and compliance activities.
Serve as liaison with FERC on RRMP and SMP implementation and compliance.
Review proposals for non-project land uses; issue and monitor land-use authorizations and special-use permits; resolve encroachments and unauthorized uses.
Manage budgets, contracts, and projects for recreation and shoreline programs in accordance with Grant PUD standards.
Oversee accounting for campground fees and other revenue-generating activities.
Coordinate with internal teams, contractors, and applicants on special events and capital projects.
Establish emergency response procedures for incidents such as wildfires, large events, or medical emergencies.
Supervise technical staff, interns, and volunteers; coordinate Lands and Recreation Maintenance crew work with the Environmental Services Manager.
Represent Grant PUD at public, stakeholder, and agency meetings and maintain professional relationships with partners.
Use and support GIS/GPS tools; oversee vegetation management and noxious weed control on recreation and shoreline properties.
Collect, analyze, and report data; prepare records, correspondence, and professional reports.
Develop and approve departmental work plans, assign responsibilities, clarify priorities and resources, and balance workload with available staff, equipment, and budget.
Conduct performance and development conversations, provide feedback and recognition, support growth plans, and coach employees in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Set and enforce expectations for work execution, safety, regulatory standards, collective bargaining agreements, corrective actions, and organizational policies; recommend process improvements.
Monitor departmental expenditures, contracts, and purchasing to ensure responsible stewardship of public resources.
Conduct work consistent with Grant PUD’s mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD/IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence.
Maintain knowledge of and comply with applicable laws, regulations, security requirements, and Grant PUD policies and procedures.
If needed to operate a Grant PUD vehicle for business purposes, follow the applicable Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy.
Participate in the safety program by following safety policies, reporting hazards and incidents or close calls within 24 hours, and accepting safety feedback.
Promote a positive safety culture by incorporating safety into communications, ensuring required safety practices and training, championing safe work, stopping work when needed, and recognizing safe performance.