Summary

Employee in this position is responsible for coordinating the Island County Conservation Future Funds program as well as providing administrative program support to the Natural Resources Manager.

This position is located on the Coupeville campus and is a .5 FTE - approximately 20 hours per week.

Position is open until filled.

Job Duties

I. Coordinates Island County Conservation Futures Program.

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  Coordinates and facilitates annual award cycle.
• Provides staff leadership and administrative support to the Island County Conservation Futures Citizens Advisory Board.
• Analyzes applications for compliance with the County's adopted program procedures.
• Works with Conservation Futures project sponsors, state and local agencies to prepare the necessary property appraisals, contracts and agreements in order to implement funding awards approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Monitors award agreements for compliance. Reports any material non-compliance to Department of Natural Resources Manager.
• Prepares annual program report, payment requirements, grant billings and other required reports.
• Develop conservation plans and coordinate with local partners to ensure long term viability of open space, resource lands and habitat for future generations.

II. Assists in the preparation of and monitors for compliance the annual budget for Conservation Futures Program contracts.

• Reviews and analyzes revenues and expenditures, reports trends and updates to department director.

III. Responsible for program documentation, reporting, auditing and participation in program re views by federal and state monitors and/or auditors.

IV. Administrative Support:

• Transcribe and prepare meeting minutes for various natural resource committees.
• Assists in managing website for Island County Natural Resources, updating pages as necessary with pertinent data and completing website link checks monthly to assure they are functioning.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Address citizen/customer concerns in a governmental services setting in a professional, courteous manner. Ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in events; remain calm in stressful and sometimes unfriendly situations and relate to various personality styles in a professional manner.
• Ability to read and understand local, state and federal laws and regulations. Familiarity with legal terminology.
• Maintain a high standard for accuracy, completeness, and efficiency in preparation of documents.
• Understand the need for maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Effectively communicate with others, both in writing and orally, for purposes of gathering and relaying information consistent with the job requirements.
• Independent and self-motivated to complete assigned tasks by the required deadlines while simultaneously working on other tasks. Implement and maintain sound organizational practices as required.
• Knowledge of office equipment, computer programs, and techniques necessary to accomplish above tasks.

Education, Experience & Certifications

• High School diploma or equivalent. BA degree desirable or comparable experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years as a program coordinator or project manager, preferably in a legal or governmental environment.
• Prior experience in bookkeeping/accounting preferred.
• Experience in local, county, or state planning is desired.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required.

Island County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.