Budget Analyst 3
Recruitment #2021-04-5820
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Finance, Budget, & Economics Division. Contribute to the fiscal health of a diverse Natural Resources agency. Learn about and work with a variety of program staff as you monitor budgets and mentor staff on budget policies and procedures. Participate in business transformation as we move from legacy information systems to a new integrated system for budget analysis and reporting.  Analyze bills and discover the ever-changing impact of legislation on DNR programs.

Responsibilities:
This position performs senior level, independent budget and program planning analysis for multiple DNR programs within the agency’s central budget office.  Working with a dynamic group, providing budgetary and financial analysis to program managers and staff, while coordinating all aspects of those program budgets from budget development, allotment development, budget management, fiscal notes, and performance measures.

Required Qualifications: 

• Experience and knowledge in dealing with fiscal information.
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team, under tight deadlines and managing multiple projects.
• Experience in working with management, professional and front line staff.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrates initiative and develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of workplace challenges.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics or equivalent professional experience in budget, management, or program analysis.
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Knowledge of the state budget process including biennial appropriation request, developing and building a state budget request and allotment requests.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, accounting, economics, or statistics and five to six years of professional experience in budgets, management, or program analysis. A Master’s degree can substitute for some experience.
• Knowledge of the State Allotment System (TALS) and Agency Budget System (ABS)
• Knowledge of DNR budgeting systems including DNR spending plans, variance reports, performance measures and activity inventory.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Visual Basic/Excel macros, PowerPoint, Enterprise Reporting and Web Intelligence

Location: 
One of the world’s most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Olympia. For more information on this area visit, http://olympiawa.gov.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR’s telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). 
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. 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.

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.

 How to Apply: 
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.

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.

Application Requirements:

• 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.
• Attach a copy of your college degree certificate or an unofficial copy of your transcripts.

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!

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.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions?  Please contact David Chertudi at (360) 867-8066, David.Chertudi@dnr.wa.gov  or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov