Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?

The South Puget Sound Region is excited to announce an opening in the Region Operations Finance Unit for a Fiscal Analyst 2 – Fire Cost Analyst.  If you are customer service oriented, enjoy fiscal responsibility, and working in a high volume, fast paced, professional yet fun environment, this is a perfect position for you.  This position supports DNR in fulfilling its mission and goals through the fiscal recovery of region fire costs.  Region Operations Finance consists of 5 positions that support the finance needs of approximately 190 staff.

What we will trust you with:
Under the direction of the Region’s Fiscal Analyst 4, the Fire Cost Analyst provides fire cost recovery, analysis and other fiscal and administrative support to South Puget Sound Region.  This role interacts with Region Business and Wildfire Program Staff, Wildfire Division, other Agency personnel at the City, County, State & Federal level.  This position works under the guidance of State and Federal regulations, Office of Finance Management, DNR policies and procedures and cooperator agreements.

Who are we looking for?

The right candidate has:

• Knowledge of and ability to explain the agency’s current fire, cost recovery and fiscal policies and procedures
• High School diploma or GED equivalency; AND 15 credit hours of college level accounting AND 1 year experience, OR 3-4 years of fiscal and accounting experience, OR a combination of college level accounting credits and general clerical or fiscal experience.
• Extensive knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, and laws and practices.
• Experience performing a variety of advanced and complex accounting and financial tasks.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet and advanced applications of financial management-related software programs.
• Experience in preparing financial reports and statements.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team on assigned tasks.
• Proven analytical and mathematical skills.
• Competent in data analysis.
• Experience with recordkeeping.
• Competent in fiscal accountability.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work with inflexible and conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to work overtime during the summer months.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, which includes at least 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting.  Professional experience may substitute for education, but not usually for the credit hours.
• Incident Command System- COST or INBA qualified (Incident Business Administrator).

The Location

One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. This position works out of the South Puget Sound Region office located in Enumclaw, WA, approximately 45 minutes southeast of Seattle Washington in King County. Enumclaw is an outdoor enthusiasts dream and known as “The Gateway to Mt. Rainier” with easy access to world class skiing, hiking, climbing, hunting and fishing. Not only will you work in a great community you will work in a wonderful region. The South Puget Sound Region spans King, Pierce, Kitsap, Mason, Thurston, and parts of Snohomish, Lewis and Grays Harbor counties. The region includes 359,524 acres of state forest, agriculture, urban, and conservation lands, and the staff oversee forest practices on approximately 2.5 million acres and leads wildfire prevention and fighting efforts on 1.9 million acres of state and private forestland.

Why work for DNR?

At DNR, we value public service, innovation and creative problem solving, safety and well-being, and leadership and teamwork. At DNR you’ll support the vision of a sustainable future by using your skills to protect and manage the state’s natural resources for both current and future generations. As a DNR employee, you’ll work with the public’s interest in mind as we manage more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands. But managing lands is only half of our story. We house the Washington Geological Survey, a dynamic program that is the primary source of geological products and services in support of decision making in Washington. We also protect other public resources such as fish, wildlife, water, and provide public access to outdoor recreation. Two of our largest and most important state-wide resource protection responsibilities are fire prevention and suppression, and overseeing forest practices.

We are nearly 1,500 employees strong and dedicated to making DNR a great place to work. Our mission is to serve Washington’s lands and communities; build strong and healthy rural communities; enhance forest health and wildfire management; strengthen the health and resilience of our lands and waters; and increase public engagement and commitment to our public lands and resources. In partnership with citizens and governments, we provide innovative leadership and expertise to ensure environmental protection, public safety, perpetual funding for schools and communities, and a rich quality of life.  At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally, economically and socially for current and future generations.

What makes DNR a great place to work?

• Transitioning to a modern work environment
• Mobile work
• Infants at work program
• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Work/life balance
• Leadership development opportunities
• Educational aid and career development stipends
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• Opportunities to stretch your professional skills
• A comprehensive benefit 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.

Application Process

To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

• You must attach the following:
  • A letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • A resume including the names of three to five professional references

Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents or complete the entire online application, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring manager directly. Recruitment may be extended depending on the quantity and quality of the application pool.

Questions?  Please contact Linzy Scott at (360) 802-7002, linzy.scott@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, pregnancy/parental status, genetic information, military status, political affiliation, criminal history or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1139.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.