Description

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Independently analyze budgets and provide value-added spending recommendations.
• Building strong and positive relationships with federal, local, and not-for-profit groups.
• Collaborating with agency financial, budget, and grants staff to develop strong and lasting working relationships.
• Independently planning and prioritizing division financial and budget priorities to ensure deadlines are met.
• Foster a team environment that allows a diverse set of ideas and creative innovative thought.
• Use MS Excel, Enterprise Reports, and DNR financial systems to collect and analyze data.
• Translate technical financial information into various communication media to convey information that is understandable for non-financial.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics AND two years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis;
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience and knowledge in dealing with fiscal information.
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines, and managing multiple projects.
• Experience in working with management, professional, and front-line staff.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates initiative and develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The position’s assigned duty station is the Natural Resource Building in Olympia. The work is performed in an office setting.
• Occasional travel will be required to region offices, workshops, or training.

• Master's degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and five to six years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis.
• Knowledge of the state budget process including biennial appropriation requests, developing and building a state budget request, and allotment requests.
• Knowledge of DNR budgeting systems including DNR spending plans, variance reports, performance measures, and activity inventory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic/Excel macros, PowerPoint, enterprise reporting, and web intelligence.
• Leadership experience and skill as demonstrated by influencing and working effectively with others, obtaining cooperation of other departments and internal staff, displaying initiative in finding better solutions, following through by communicating decisions, and taking action.
• Demonstrate experience of fiscal accountability by following finance regulations, principles, standards, and guidelines when committing financial resources or recommending options for budget transactions.

Supplemental Information

Application Requirements:

• Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.