Description

Fiscal Analyst 1
Recruitment #2023-1-8518
Full-time, Non-Permanent, Represented position
Anticipated 6 month Non-permanent appointment
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Salary: $3,246.00 - $4,324.00 Monthly

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you interested in a career that allows you to serve local communities by reducing wildfire risk, and promoting healthy forests? The Wildland Fire Management Division staffs over 1200 permanent and temporary firefighters, support staff, and program employees, bringing together leaders, partners, and stakeholders in wildland fire prevention, response, and community resilience for effective wildland fire management. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is looking for a Fiscal Analyst 1 to provide critical support in carrying out the day-to-day fiscal actions for the Wildland Fire Management Division.

This position is responsible for assisting with fiscal duties for the Forest Fire Protection Assessment (FFPA) Program. It will include reconciling monthly statements, processing documents, and verifying landowner information for processing FFPA refunds. The position also includes running and analyzing reports, monitoring and researching monthly expenditures, initiating expenditure corrections, document retrieval and projects. This is a 6 month non-permanent position.

Duties

Responsibilities:

• Provide the necessary support functions to ensure funds are properly accounted for in terms of accuracy.
• Assist with FFPA combinations and exempt billings.
• Review and process FFPA Refund Forms, monthly collections, and annual exempt billings.
• Review recurring expenditures for correct program index and Fund/Appn Codes and Project code, if applicable.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 credit hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting and 1 year of fiscal related experience. Additional experience can substitute for education.
• Experience with reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting financial information and reports, as well as analyzing and correcting discrepancies.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office setting (95%) with some evening and weekend work to complete projects, with prior approval. May be required to move 25 to 30 pounds.
• Employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are required to complete their primary series of COVID-19 vaccines (be fully vaccinated against COVID-19) or be approved for a medical or religious exemption and accommodation as a condition of employment. Please note, any offer of employment is contingent upon you providing verification of your vaccine status or having an approved medical or religious exemption and accommodation. No start date will be approved until you have either verified your vaccine status or have an approved exemption and accommodation. “Fully vaccinated” means the following: An employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 two weeks after they have received the second dose in a two-dose series of a COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, Novavax) or a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (e.g., Johnson & Johnson (J&J)/Janssen) authorized for emergency use, licensed, or otherwise approved by the FDA or listed for emergency use, or otherwise approved by the World Health Organization.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in the FFPA program.
• 3 years of fiscal experience, with an understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Experience effectively conveying ideas and information in writing using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
• Experience organizing and prioritizing work with inflexible and conflicting deadlines.

Supplemental Information

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• 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.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• 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 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 Requirements:

• 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.
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

The Department of Natural Resources 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.

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

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Questions? Please contact William Hannah at william.hannah@dnr.wa.gov, 360-259-0490 or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

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