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Employer: Idaho Department of Environmental Quality – Idaho Department of Environmental Qaulity

Expires: 08/21/2020

Be a part of our mission to protect human health and the quality of Idaho’s air, land, and water! The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is hiring a grants and loans coordinator for our State Office. This position makes routine decisions regarding the completeness and adequacy of loan applications and makes funding recommendations to management for individual projects.Example of Duties:Serve as primary point of contact for loans.Process loan applications to include evaluating the sufficiency of the applications and resolving discrepancies.Provide oversight of loans, including loan payments and close outs. Coordinate with fiscal staff and the bureau chief on delinquent loans and follow- up with borrowers.Provide assistance and direction to regional staff to facilitate proper administration of loans, assuring adequacy of sustainability, wage determinations, and contractual special provisions completion monitoring. Develop or maintain loan materials such as handbooks, forms, guidance, and web materials.Participate in all audits.Provide second-level reviews for the planning grants program as well as multiple databases.Ensure timely and accurate reporting.Assist the loan officer with processing new and amended loans.Minimum Qualifications:Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in the physical or biological sciences, Political Science, Business or Public Administration, Engineering, or related natural resources management field OR Education and/or experience equivalent to a typical four (4) year Bachelor’s degree. For example: Successful completion of sixty (60) semester hours of study, including twenty-four (24) semester hours in a subject required for the specific discipline, is equivalent to two (2) years of undergraduate education; and/or experience performing routine duties such as planning, research, regulatory development and/or implementation of components of environmental programs or media for at least two (2) years can substitute for one (1) year of college. AND At least six (6) years of professional experience providing management, technical assistance, resource allocation, and policy interpretation to staff, special interest groups and the public. OR Possession of a Master’s degree in any of the above fields AND at least four (4) years of professional experience providing technical assistance, allocating resources, managing and/or developing programs; and interpreting policy to staff, special interest groups and the public. Specialty Minimum Qualifications (required for this position):DEQ 5211A Project Management: Have at least one year of project management experience involving project planning and administration, including relevant research, documentation, timelines, reports and implementation.DEQ 5707 Operational Support: Have at least two years of experience where I was responsible for performing operational support duties directly related to state or federal public sector activities such as inter/intragovernmental liaison or community affairs; legislative, environmental, or strategic planning; research and analysis; and interpretation and/or implementation of policies and procedures.DEQ 3123 Interagency Coordination: Requires at least two (2) years of experience leading committees or work groups involving federal, state, or local government representatives to collaboratively plan and implement statewide activities; or three (3) years of experience successfully implementing interagency collaborative projects involving the collection and management of water quality data.Supplemental Information:Benefits:Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance.Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply.Accrue paid vacation every pay period to accumulate approximately 2 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevityPaid sick leave separate from vacation leave10 paid holidaysCompetitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/     Relocation Assistance available to some positionsDefined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm        Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth optionsEligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information and resources for all of life’s challenges.Physical requirements:Ability to sit and work on a computer for 2-4 hours at a timeAbility to reach and bend for filing purposesSome periods of heavy reading and typing requiredAbility to lift 30 pounds when working with file boxesSome travel may be requiredMust have a valid driver’s licenseMay be required to travel and stay overnight in remote areasAbout DEQ: DEQ is a state department created by the Idaho Environmental Protection and Health Act to ensure clean air, water, and land in the state and protect Idaho citizens from the adverse health impacts of pollution. As a regulatory agency, DEQ enforces various state environmental regulations and administers a number of federal environmental protection laws including the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. The agency is committed to working in partnership with local communities, businesses, and citizens to identify and implement cost-effective environmental solutions.The Department of Environmental Quality may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver’s license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. To protect human healthand the quality of Idaho’s air, land, and water. www.deq.idaho.gov If you have questions, please contact us at: Email:deq.recruitment@deq.idaho.govPhone:(208) 373-0333