What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Business Manager position at State of Washington Dept. of Corrections?
Description
Regional Business Manager
Employee and Business Support Services Administration - Business Services
This position will be posted until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to make a hiring decision and/or to close the recruitment at any time after the initial 7 days of posting. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit all required materials as early as possible.
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual to take on the dynamic role as a Regional Business Manager, which is a Washington Management Service (WMS) position. This is a full-time, permanent position located at Department of Corrections Headquarters.
The duty station for this position may be flexible dependent upon the top candidate’s location. The duties of this position can primarily be performed via telework anywhere in the state of Washington, from a home-based office, or a field office if space is available. The successful candidate for this position will have requirements to travel to facilities and attend in-person meetings, trainings, and other work-related gatherings as directed. Ability to telework is contingent upon Department approval and meeting Department telework policy requirements.
Whether the work is inside a prison, in community corrections, or in an administrative office, the Washington State Department of Corrections professional staff experience a high degree of personal satisfaction knowing they are creating environments in which all incarcerated individuals can learn to make choices that contribute to a safer society.
To begin the online Application Process: Click the green ‘Apply’ button located at the top right corner of this the job posting. Sign in or create an account. The following must be attached to your completed application:
- A cover letter outlining your qualifications.
- A detailed chronological resumé.
- And at least three professional references with a phone number and an email address for each.
- A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies.
Click "Accept & Submit" to submit your application. Incomplete application packages may be disqualified from the process.
Duties
This position reports directly to the agency Senior Business Operations Manager. The position is responsible for managing institutional business and warehousing operations and is a senior member of the Business Services management team. The Business Services unit is responsible for all accounting functions including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and local funds. Additionally, the Business Services unit is responsible for all purchasing, receiving, and delivering of products for DOC. The Regional Business Manager is part of the management team and works directly with DOC Extended Leadership Team (ELT), Office of Financial Management (OFM), and Department of Enterprise Services (DES), staff, union representatives, and other stakeholders.
This position is also responsible for improving business practices and performance by utilizing the LEAN principles to value stream processes and eliminate non-value-adding work and unevenness through the system. Accountable for maintaining internal controls, in accordance with OFM requirements. Provides direct supervision and leadership of Business Managers and Business Services operations at facilities or field offices.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications –
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Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting, Business Management, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or a foreign equivalent.
- Equivalent experience, in addition to the seven years’ experience required below, will substitute year-for-year for the bachelor’s degree.
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Seven (7) years of professional accounting experience at the journey level or higher.
- In the absence of a bachelor’s degree, 11 years of equivalent experience is required.
- Five (5) years supervisor experience to include coaching, mentoring, training.
- Four (4) years of professional level experience providing consultation and direction on the most complex issues/questions in areas of; ethics, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, warehousing, interpretation of statues, rules, and regulations.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications –
- Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (FastTrack) or AFRS toolbox, Datacube, and ATLAS.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Extensive knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreements with focus on articles related to compensation, leave, and overtime.
Supplemental Information
Our Agency
Mission: The mission of DOC is to improve public safety by positively changing lives.
Our Vision: Working together for safer communities.
Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.
For additional information about the agency, please visit doc.wa.gov
Our Core Values:
- Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
- Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
- People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
- Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
- Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation.
Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacations days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Telework Details
Work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility as business requires.
Additional Information:
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Please include a minimum of three (3) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
**Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references. - A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self-defense and/or de-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- DOC does not use E-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, email DOCHREBSSRHRSupport@doc1.wa.gov or call us at (509) 496-7437. For TTY service, call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
