SEA Program Technical Operations (Management Analyst 3)
- Description
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Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenProtecting 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 Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a SEA Program Technical Operations (Management Analyst 3) position. This position is located in our Headquarters office in Lacey, WA.This position supports both Ecology’s mission and the SEA Program’s mission by evaluating, monitoring, and managing changes to the program’s activity inventory and performance measures, and reporting the Program’s performance measures to OFM and others. This position participates with program management in the development and implementation of the program’s strategic plan. The SEA Program Technical Operations position also provides assistance to the program budget planner coordinating implementation of diverse budget development and reporting activities, including: updating monthly and periodic budget status reports; developing new reports as needed; research, modeling, and drafting program decision packages; preparing fiscal notes; and assisting the fiscal office receivable agreement unit.We are looking for applicants who are critical thinkers, are able to use independent judgment, are exceptionally organized and detail oriented, possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to read, understand and apply complex information.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.ecology.wa.gov.Local efforts… Diverse people… Statewide impacts - Duties
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Ecology’s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for the benefit of current and future generations. Our goals are to prevent pollution, clean up pollution, and support sustainable communities and natural resources.The mission of the Shorelands and Environmental Assistance (SEA) Program is to support community conservation efforts for our shorelands, wetlands, and floodplains.
Some of the key work activities of the SEA Program Technical Operations include:
Program and Strategic Planning, and Tracking Performance measures
- Provides leadership in developing and implementing the SEA program’s strategic plan, in coordination with Program Management Team.
- Defines SEA program needs and priorities, identifies long-range planning needs, facilitates management discussions, and makes recommendations to develop long-term goals and objectives.
- Develops the annual program plan, in coordination with program leadership team.
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports progress on program performance measures to the Office of Financial Management, Puget Sound Partnership, and other entities.
- Works directly with agency lead staff and OFM to make changes to performance measures and activities as warranted.
- Provides consultation to program leadership in implementing the Program’s strategic plan.
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports progress on program performance measures to the Office of Financial Management and other entities, including Puget Sound Partnership Activity Reporting and Results Washington.
- Works independently under supervision with agency lead staff and OFM to make changes to performance measures and activities as warranted.
- Assesses trends and needs in the diverse programmatic areas of the SEA program, including shoreline, wetlands, and floodplain management.
- Conducts multi-dimensional analysis of alternatives for management decisions, including implementation of new agency initiatives and changes in program priorities.
- Provides advice to management on continuous process improvements to human resources planning, including a focus on succession planning, workplace of choice and employee engagement.
- Represents the SEA Program at Business Advisory Team (BAT) meetings, acting as alternate for the Policy and Operations Manager, when required.
Budget and Finance Activities
- Provides professional and technical advice and support to the program’s budget manager.
- Updates monthly and periodic budget status reports; develops new reports as needed using state wide financial reporting systems (Enterprise Reporting, Web Intelligence).
- Assists in research, modeling, and drafting on program decision packages, fiscal notes, and other inquiries from external parties as needed.
- Works with the fiscal office receivable agreement unit and assigned program project manager to balance and close private/local, interagency, and federal receivables.
- Updates and shares the staffing plan monthly and maintains the Salary Projection System files.
- Assists the budget manager with statewide and Ecology-specific budget and financial management systems (e.g., Salary Projection System, budget reporting systems).
- Represents the SEA Program at weekly budget manager meeting, acting as an alternate for the Budget Manager as needed.
This recruitment will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be July 6, 2018. In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before July 5, 2018. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment any time after the initial screening date.
- Qualifications
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Required Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, law, public health, health administration, or a related field.
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Two years of experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.
A Master’s degree in one of the above fields will substitute for one of the years of experience.
Desired Qualifications:- Experience in strategic planning.
- Knowledge and experience with process improvement strategies, such as Lean.
- Skills with Microsoft Sharepoint®, Excel®, and Word®.
- Experience writing, editing or working with financial reporting and management systems.
- Supplemental Information
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Application Instructions:In order to be considered, applicants MUST attach the following documents as an attachment to their application:
- A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required/desired qualifications of this position.
- A resume outlining your professional experience.
Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile’s resume text field.Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including “please see resume”, may disqualify you from further consideration.
Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186.
If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Dept. of Ecology under the “Department” search list. Click “Apply Search.”
Other Information:
If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile’s main page.If you have specific questions about the position, please email Tim Gates at: tgat461@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Tim to inquire about the status of your application.
The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment.
The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
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More than Just a Paycheck!Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Read about our benefits:The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work. Check with the agency human resource office for specific benefit information.Insurance BenefitsEmployees and families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website.Retirement and Deferred CompensationState Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems‘ web site.Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Vacation (Annual Leave)You begin accruing vacation starting your first month of employment. Since we value your loyalty, the amount of vacation you can accrue increases the longer you work with us. Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Vacation accrues for full-time employees per WAC 357-31-165.Holidays
Full-time employees are entitled to eleven* paid holidays:HOLIDAYDATENew Year’s DayJanuary 1Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthdayThird Monday in JanuaryPresidents’ DayThird Monday in FebruaryMemorial DayLast Monday in MayIndependence DayJuly 4Labor DayFirst Monday in SeptemberVeterans’ DayNovember 11Thanksgiving DayFourth Thursday in November & Friday afterChristmas DayDecember 25Personal HolidayEmployee’s selection each calendar year*Employees who are members of certain Unions are entitled to an additional personal leave day of their choice. Please refer to specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.
Social SecurityAll state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.Sick LeaveFull-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Paid sick leave may be used for reasons included in WAC 357-31-130.Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information.
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01How did you learn about this job posting?
- www.careers.wa.gov
- Community Based Organization
- Community / Technical College
- Ecology Employee
- Ecology Recruiter
- Ecology Jobs Page
- Job Board
- Job Fair
- Newspaper
- Other State Agency
- Other Website
- Professional Association
- University Job Board
- WorkSource
02If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board or WorkSource location then please share which one.03Please select the statement that best describes your level of education in one of the following areas: business administration, public administration, education or related field.- I have a Bachelor’s degree.
- I have a Master’s degree.
- None of the above statements apply.
04Please indicate your degree and major.05Which statement best describes your experience conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations?- I have at least one year of the above experience.
- I have at least two years of the above experience.
- None of the above statements apply.
06Please provide additional information to support your response above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including “please see resume” may remove you from further consideration.Required Question
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