What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst 3 - Toxics Biological Observation System - Permanent - *00403-25 position at State of Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife?
Description
Classification- Management Analyst 3
Job Status- Full-Time/Permanent
WDFW Program- Fish Program – Marine Fish Management Division- TBiOS Team
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Hybrid - This position is required to report to the Olympia duty station at least two days per week.
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Support the conservation efforts of the Toxics Biological Observation System (TBiOS) team in the Puget Sound region.
Provide program management, fiscal, and other business support expertise to the TBiOS work unit including, overseeing a $4.5 million biennial operating budget from various sources, devising spending strategies, monitoring expenditures, and administering contracts.
What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Management Analyst 3 will,
Develop and manage TBiOS budget:
- Develop and maintain the TBiOS Unit’s $4.5 million biennial operating budget totals and allotments in coordination with Division leadership.
- Work with TBiOS scientists to evaluate all new grant money or other receivable funds supporting new TBiOS projects as they arise.
Develop and manage contracts:
- Develop, manage, and approve (on behalf of TBiOS scientific and biological staff or the Division Manager) all TBiOS Unit contracts, including payable and receivable contracts with both private and public entities, personal service contracts, and interagency agreements.
Coordinate and manage TBiOS activities with administrative business needs:
- Serve as the liaison between TBiOS science staff and administrative staff for all financial and business matters, including legislative bill analyses, periodic fiscal reports to DFW’s executive team, and information transfer to other Management Analysts or business/financial staff in the agency.
- Coordinate major administrative activities such as office or lab reconfigurations.
Working Conditions:
Schedule: 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m., Monday – Friday
Travel: Limited travel. Training or other office related tasks away from the assigned duty station may require intermittent travel. Incumbent may also be asked to support staff in field to better understand the needs of the work unit which could include accessing for sampling purposes beaches around Puget Sound or time aboard research vessels.
Customer interaction: Frequent interactions with TBiOS staff, others in the Management Division, intra and cross-program coordination (particularly within the fiscal/budget work units), and coordination with external partners for technical support and contract management.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration or accounting or related field and three (3) years of experience with analyzing policies, project administration, contracts, or budget management.
Option 2: Four (4) years of experience with analyzing policies, project administration, contracts, or budget management.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess one or more of the following:
Experience in:
- Demonstrating an understanding of strategic planning, process improvement, project management principles and techniques, and LEAN principles and techniques.
- Developing, managing, and administering complex budgets.
- Planning and public policy formulation.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), Enterprise Reporting and Web Intelligence reporting.
Knowledge of:
- State and federal accounting policies and regulations.
- Office of Financial Management (OFM) financial reporting systems and state coding structure for expenditures and revenues.
- Legislative process.
Your application should include the following:
- A completed online application showcasing how your qualifications align with the job requirements.
- An up-to-date resume.
- A cover letter detailing your interest in the position, your relevant skills and experience, and why you are the ideal candidate.
- At least three professional references with current contact information.
Supplemental information:
In addition to pay and other special employee programs, there are other benefits that WDFW employees may be eligible for. Click the “Benefits” tab at the top of this announcement to learn more.
Important Note:
All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
Veteran and Military Spouse Preference Notice:
Per RCW 73.16.010 Veterans and qualifying spouses who meet the minimum qualifications of a position are eligible for preference during the initial application review stage. To receive this benefit, please do the following:
- Notify us of your veteran or military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
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Veterans only – Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please redact any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers.
- Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and spouse/veteran (example: 2024-1234 – Biologist 1 – Veteran)
- Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.
The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.
Request an accommodation: Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov, or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.
Technical Difficulties: If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.
Other questions: If you have other questions regarding this position, please reach out to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov
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