What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3) position at State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources?
Description
Fire Fiscal Analyst, Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3)
Recruitment #2025-2-7668
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and consideredRecruitment #2025-2-7668
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Salary: $4,410.00 - $5,929.00 Monthly
Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
Are you interested in a career that aids in managing the agency’s financial resources and supports agency planning to ensure that the environmental goals and strategic priorities of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are met?
DNR is seeking a Fire Fiscal Analyst 3 to collaborate with other wildland fire fiscal staff within our six regions. In addition, you will be the point of contact for leading and training fellow fiscal analysts in processes and procedures, striving to be lean and streamlined, updating processes when needed, and leading implementation. This position creates and runs complex custom reports, analyzes reports, monitors and tracks payables, including grant and contract payments, codes and assembles payments, and submits expenditure correction requests to Accounts Payable. The position also analyzes, calculates, and prepares invoices for other agencies to recover funds for services provided. This position also works on special projects like performing fire cost analysis, assisting with fiscal year-end close, compiling and submitting DNR’s Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), and invoicing for wildland fire resources sent out of state.
To be successful in this position you will need to showcase outstanding customer service and leadership skills. This position will consistently represent the agency when working with Federal, State, and local partners, and must remain professional and build successful working relationships with internal and external partners.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Lead a collaborative effort to create uniform and streamlined fiscal processes for third-party cost recovery, and create and submit associated invoices to other agencies.
- Maintain and update templates used for cost recovery and fire district billings.
- Lead fiscal processes and provide guidance to Region Wildland Fire fiscal staff.
- Complex expenditure analysis, research, and corrections.
- Analyze and process payables and complete federal and state reimbursement requests including, but not limited to, the Fire Management Assistance Grant.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
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A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, auditing, budgeting, or general business administration to include 18 quarter or 12 semester credits in accounting:
OR a combination of equivalent education and/ or experience. - Strong attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
- Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
- Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
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DNR Core Competencies:
- Personal Accountability
- Value Others
- Compassionate Communication
- Inspire Others
- Commitment to Excellence
- Hybrid but may work 100% telework, Duty station is at the Natural Resources Building. Work is indoors.
- No travel is required.
- A Master’s degree in a financial-related field.
- Two (2) years of experience in the financial field.
- Two (2) years of experience working in state finance.
- Knowledge and ability to perform financial reviews and accurately analyze fiscal data.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to research applicable state laws, policies, and procedures related to areas of responsibility.
- Strong time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workloads.
- Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
- Experience working in NaturE, FES, DATAMART, and/or Enterprise Reporting systems.
Supplemental Information
Application Requirements:
- Apply online: at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
- Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications to the position and position required, desired, and special requirements.
- Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
- References: at least three professional references with current telephone numbers– you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
- Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).
- Complete all supplemental questions.
- Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.
Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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.
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.
- 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 benefits 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.
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.
DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
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 it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State 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.
Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.
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Salary : $4,410 - $5,929
