What are the responsibilities and job description for the Climate Pollution Reduction Program Budget Manager (WMS Band 2) position at State of Washington Dept. of Ecology?
Description
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Department of Ecology is hiring a Program Budget Manager (WMS Band 2) within the Climate Pollution Reduction 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.
- You may telework most of your work time outside of the required in-office day with the exception of occasional in-person meetings and activities.
- Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline:
- Apply by March 10, 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 March 10th may not be considered.
Duties
Are you a creative problem-solver who’s strong with numbers and leading a team? We’re looking for someone who can not only build and manage our budget, but also provide mentorship and guidance to a team of five staff as they track and implement our funding decisions - our spending should reflect our program priorities.
The Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP) Budget Manager manages the budget for a team of approximately 80 staff and is the lead contact on all financial matters with Department of Ecology leadership, Budget and Fiscal Office staff, the Office of Financial Management (OFM), legislative staff, and other state and federal agencies. In this role, you'll be responsible for both the ongoing operational management of CPRP's budget and ensuring budget planning is integrated with program and agency strategic planning and performance measurement.
You will manage a highly diverse and talented budget team with wide-ranging responsibilities including budget analysis, grants and contracts management, and tracking of government-wide spending of Climate Commitment Act auction revenues and associated benefits. This team provides the financial foundation for high-impact, high visibility climate pollution reduction programs, such as Cap-and-Invest, the Clean Fuel Standard, Zero Emission Vehicles, and hydrofluorocarbon reduction programs, as well as greenhouse gas emissions tracking and reporting.
You'll also serve as the fund manager for various CPRP environmental accounts, such as the Clean Fuels Program Account, the Refrigerant Emission Management Account, and the Climate Commitment Act accounts, which involve multiple programs at Ecology and over 37 state agencies, with revenue in the 2023-25 biennium of over $2 billion. Additionally, you'll oversee the annual Climate Commitment Act Spending Report, which tracks the spending of all revenue generated through the Cap-and-Invest Program. This report requires collecting data from all agencies receiving appropriations of CCA funds, harmonizing reporting requirements with statutory and budgetary requirements, and coordinating with the Office of Financial Management and the Environmental Justice Council.
Some of your duties as Climate Pollution Reduction Program Budget Manager include:
- Manage and monitor budgets for the CPRP's activities, functions and sections statewide.
- Manage a team of five budget staff, including hiring, training, professional development, performance management. An early responsibility will be to fill a vacant Climate Accounts Budget Manager position.
- Project trends in revenues and expenditures and prepare budget recommendations and funding strategies for executive management.
- Design a long-range strategic budget plan, anticipating financial problems, creating solutions, and making critical, strategic financial decisions; develop financial contingency plans.
- Prepare, coordinate, and provide program budget information, materials, and data. Provide program expenditure information for budget equity reporting obligations under the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act, identifying and advancing additional budget equity compliance opportunities for the program.
- Oversee the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) Funds Report, including the collection of spending data from every agency receiving appropriations of CCA funds and the timely production and review of the annual legislative report. Ensure program coordination between the CPRP Environmental Justice planner, the Ecology Office of Equity and Environmental Justice, Financial Services, and the IT Services Office on CCA reporting protocols.
- Report to Program Manager and CFO on status of program budget and funds managed and on budget issues. Work with Budget and Program Management teams and program staff to keep program budget current, on track, and in line with agency priorities. Identify solutions to program and agency budget issues.
- Review accuracy and appropriateness of budget-related actions and documents, such as grants, loans, contracts and personnel actions.
- Interpret budget policies and procedures for staff and managers; recommend policy and procedure changes; advise executive management and staff, representatives of other agencies, and various committees regarding implementation of legislation, policy and procedures.
- Serve as fund manager and fiscal note manager for the program.
- Oversee revenue for multiple environmental accounts involving Ecology programs as well as other State agencies.
Qualifications
For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit our Recruitment website.
Required Qualifications:
Seven years of experience and/or education as described below:
- Experience in public sector budget management, fiscal management, accounting or related work, which includes knowledge and proficiency with computers including spreadsheets, database, word processing and PowerPoint programs.
- Education involving a major study in accounting, finance, business, public administration, economics, statistics or a related field.
Examples of how to qualify:
- 7 years of experience.
- 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
- 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
- 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
- 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree.
- 1 year of experience AND a Master’s degree or above.
Desired Qualifications:
- Five years of experience in Washington State Agency budget management.
- Experience using Washington State budget and accounting systems and tools.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate complex information to diverse audiences including executive management, legislators, staff, and the public.
- Strong people management skills, and the demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and effectively manage a high-performing, independently functioning team.
- Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice, and experience analyzing and developing budgets with a focus on equitable outcomes.
- Knowledge of greenhouse gas emissions reduction accounting.
If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we 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.
Supplemental Information
Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
Our Commitment to DEIR
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology's 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 Ecology’s 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 that DEIR is 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.
Need an Accommodation?
If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and/or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format:
- Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov
- If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or 1-800-833-6384.
Questions?
- For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Joel Creswell at Joel.Creswell@ecy.wa.gov.
- 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 careers@ecy.wa.gov
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 Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more information
To learn more about Ecology, please visit our website, explore Working at Ecology, check out our Strategic Plan, and connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or our blog.
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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