Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
Protecting Washington State’s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. If you want to join a team that is highly effective, collaborative, has leadership that embraces the value of people, and believes in the fun factor, Ecology is a good fit.

The Water Quality Program (WQ) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Budget Analyst 3 position. This position is located in our Headquarters Building in Lacey, WA.

If you’re looking for a fast-paced, dynamic and fun job, then we encourage you to apply for our innovative budget team. You will work closely with our Water Quality Budget Manager and the programs Environmental Planner in supporting the development and management of the Water Quality program’s $91 million biennial operating budget, which funds a workforce of 255 FTE’s, and provides over $18 million in contract and grant opportunities.

As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. Maybe you’ve seen some of our recent stories on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov.

Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts

The goals of the Water Quality Program (WQ) are to prevent and clean up water pollution and to help communities make sustainable choices that reduce and prevent water quality problems.

The program also aims to provide water quality partners with technical, financial, and educational assistance. We produce useful water quality information for the public and our partners.

Some of the key work activities of the Budget Analyst 3 are:

• Research and Analysis – Creates and uses complex computerized databases, spreadsheets, tables, graphs, and tracking systems including Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Ad Hoc/Web Intelligence/Enterprise Reporting, and Billing And Revenue Tracking System (BARTS), to extract, summarize and evaluate fiscal data.
• Budget Forecasts – Prepares complex expenditure forecasts for budget management, with guidance from the budget manager. Uses state Salary Projection System (SPS) to estimate salary/benefits costs.
• Management Reports – Independently prepares monthly and periodic management reports with recommendations for improvement of program operations.
• Participation in agency and program teams – Participates, as assigned, as a team member on agency and/or program teams concerning systems development, strategic planning, and/or budget development, monitoring, or analysis (e.g. Time, Leave, and Accounting (TLA) System).
• Contract Management – Develops reports and assists the budget manager and contracts coordinator in developing and processing documents for operating and capital contracts.
• Grants Activities – Assists the budget manager and environmental planner, in coordination with program project officers and awarding federal agencies, in the preparation of federal grant applications.
• Legislative Activities – In coordination with the program legislative policy liaison, budget manager, program planner and program deputy program manager, participates as a team member to develop proposed budget decision packages, legislation and rule making affecting water quality in the state.

This position is open until filled, with an initial screening on November 30, 2015. In order to be considered for initial screening, please submit an application on or before November 29, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.

A Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, statistics or other allied field AND four years of professional experience in budget, finance, cost analysis or accounting.

Additional qualifying experience will substitute, year for year, for education.

A Master’s degree may substitute for two years of the four years of experience.

Desired Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience performing duties in a budget, fiscal and/or contracting office.
• Expert Microsoft Excel® skills, specifically in integrating external data sources into single source platform for budgetary analysis.
• At least two years of experience working with the automated state-wide budget/allotment or financial report system.
• Knowledge of and experience in working with the federal grants system.
• Experience with continuous process improvement methodologies, strategies, and/or practices (i.e. Lean, A3, Value Stream Mapping, etc.).

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment:

Must possess a valid WA State driver’s license.

For immediate consideration, please apply online: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1287652