Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager WMS2
Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager WMS2
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Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring aWater Quality Program Capital Budget Manager (WMS2within theWater Quality Program.
Location:
- Headquarters Office in Lacey WA.
- Upon hire you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
Schedule:
- This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
- A minimum of one day per week is required in the office.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply byApril 3 2025
- This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the above date may not be considered.
Duties
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely reporting on capital budget activities. You will regularly advise the Water Quality Program Manager Chief Financial Officer the Financial Management Section Manager and other executive managers and will be critical in forecasting potential issues analyzing problems identifying solutions projecting consequences of actions and implementing actions to support agency and program goals. Your skills will directly impact business outcomes for the program and the agency. As a fund manager for multiple capital funds and fiscal note writer for the Water Quality capital budget program your actions have the potential to impact multiple interested parties including local and other governmental bodies the environmental and business communities and the general public.
What you will do:
- Manage and monitor capital budgets for the Water Quality Programs unique activities functions and sections statewide; project trends in revenues and expenditures; prepare and recommend capital budget addition and reduction options and funding strategies for executive management; provide managers with accurate clear and consistent financial data on a regular basis; brief and advise Ecology management on capital budget and fund allocation requests ; review allotment requests and approve modify or deny allotment requests based on program plans fiscal or policy considerations; recommend appropriate funding for passthrough grants and loans staffing and other expenditures; accomplish these in support of agency goals.
- Design a longrange strategic capital budget plan; anticipate and identify financial problems; create solutions; make critical independent strategic financial decisions; develop financial contingency plans.
- Assist Chief Financial Officer Agency Budget Director Budget Policy Manager and Budget Office Staff with agency and state capital budget activities and responsibilities. Prepare coordinate and provide Water Quality capital budget information materials and analysis.
- Report to Water Quality Program Manager and Chief Financial Officer on status of Water Quality capital budget and funds managed and on budget issues. Work with Agency Budget Director Budget Office Staff Water Quality Program Manager Deputy Program Manager and Program Management Team and program staff to keep the Water Quality capital budget current on track and in line with agency priorities. Identify solutions to program and agency capital budget issues.
- Review for the Water Quality Program Manager and Chief Financial Officer the accuracy and appropriateness of capital budget related actions and documents such as grants loans contracts and personnel actions.
- Interpret capital budget policies and procedures for staff and managers; recommend policy and procedure changes; advise executive and program management and staff representatives of other agencies and various committees regarding implementation of policies procedures and legislation.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Seven 7 years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experiencein public sector budget management fiscal or grant management accounting or related work. This may include:
- Prioritizing the use of funds to achieve strategic goals
- Communicating complex issues in a persuasive manner
- Seeking new funding opportunities understanding risks and proposing solutions
- Leading a team of budget or accounting staff
- Ensuring staff and other team members follow budgetrelated policies and procedures
- Managing grants or contracts.
- Education involving a major study in accounting finance economics statistics business public administration or closely allied field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 7 years of experience.
- 6 years of experience AND3059 semester or 4589 quarter college credits.
- 5 years of experience AND6089 semester or 90134 quarter college credits (Associates degree).
- 4 years of experience AND90119 semester or 135179 quarter college credits.
- 3 years of experience AND a Bachelors degree.
Desired Qualifications:
- 5 years of experience in Washington State Agency fiscal management
- Experience using Washington State grant and finance tools and systems
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job descriptionwe encourage you to apply.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.
- Experiencein public sector budget management fiscal or grant management accounting or related work. This may include:
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the EVerify system; therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information please visitwww.uscis.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity Equity Inclusion and Respect (DEIR)are core values central to Ecologys work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.
Diversity:We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.
Equity:We champion equity recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.
Inclusion:We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecologys work.
Respect:We treat each other with respect and dignity acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.
We believe thatDEIRis both a goal and an action. We are on a journey honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard seen and valued.
Application Process
Ecology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity equity inclusion and respect through a broad lens including race ethnicity class age religion sexual orientation gender identity immigration status military background language education life experience physical disability neurodiversity and intersectional identities. Qualified job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Click Apply at the top of this page. Complete the entire application including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions and attach:
- Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for this position
- Resume
Because we base our selection on the information you provide it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly.A resume will not substitute for the work experience section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as see resume may be considered incomplete.
For detailed application information please visit our Recruitment website.Application Attestation: By submitting an application you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.
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Questions
- For specific questions about the position location options schedule or duties please contact David Giglioat
- If you need assistance applying for this job are inquiring about the status of your application would like to request the full position description or have any other questions please contact the Recruitment Team at
About the Water QualityProgram
The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. You will contribute to Ecologys and Water Qualitys missions by developing and implementing the Capital Program budget. You will coordinate closely with the Financial Management Section Manager along with Water Quality Program Management Team to create implementation plans for capital budget pass through funding. You will approve expenditures in accordance with the agreed upon implementation plan. You will provide accurate information timely analysis and informed recommendations for maximizing use of resources. You will provide professionally sound guidance consultation and advice at an advanced level of expertise for which the impact of the positions consultative and advisory work is highly consequential to the agencys effectiveness.
About the Department of Ecology
As the State of Washingtons environmental protection agency we are deeply committed to protecting preserving and enhancing Washingtons environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land air water and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership effective resource management teamwork professionalism and accountability.
Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s)Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Vacation Sick and other Leave*11 Paid Holidays per year*Public Service Loan ForgivenessTuition Waiver Long Term Disability&Life InsuranceDeferred Compensation ProgramsDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA)Employee Assistance ProgramCommute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader)Combined Fund DriveSmartHealth*Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology please visit ourwebsite explore Working at Ecology check out ourStrategic Plan and connect with us onLinkedInFacebookInstagramYouTube or ourblog.
Equal Opportunity Employer: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 military spouses or people with military status and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
