Regulatory Business Manager, Program Specialist 3
Recruitment #2021-03-2386
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 Washington Geological Survey (WGS) Division. Our team of creative professionals works to provide appropriate regulatory oversight to help to facilitate statewide economic growth while protecting the State’s lands and waters. We strive to provide the best available science to the public, local governments, and tribes to inform their decision-making processes around public safety, growth, and economic vitality. WGS is seeking someone with a background in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline to support our teams in these efforts. The successful candidate is someone who demonstrates a customer-centric approach, is self-motivated, and capable of working well both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the revenue collection, recovery, distribution, and accountability for all WGS regulatory permits and contracts, utilizing the agency’s Asset Recovery Management System (ARMS);
• Provide coordination, document management, and expertise on all levels of permit transfers and acceptance and release of performance securities;
• Communicate with permit holders and other stakeholders regarding all financial aspects of regulatory permits and contracts;
• Provide regular reports for financial monitoring and collaborate with team members to address permit and contract financial issues;
• Serve as the WGS ARMS business expert for the SAP Real Estate Modules on the agency’s cross-Division ARMS support team to provide guidance on technical integrations associated with regulatory programs’ permits and contract management, revenue, administrative activities and ARMS;
• Participate with the ARMS support team to propose and test needed changes, including system updates, coding structure, scripts, enhancements and design to ensure the system is meeting the needs of the programs;
• Oversee data integrity, data accuracy, and data consistency through system monitoring and analysis within ARMS to ensure accurate and consistent billing and record-keeping associated with WGS regulatory programs;
• Collaborate with team members and management to develop grant/project budgets in preparation for grants or contracts, providing guidance and technical assistance;
• Monitor and track spending from all activities, funds, grants, contracts, provisos, and capital budget, as well as regulatory programs, on a monthly basis to ensure expenditures remain in keeping with budget funds, and work to make adjustments to activities as needed. Collaborate to ensure proper grant and contract close-out, as well as year- and biennium-end closeout;
• As new financial agreements are signed, incorporate new funding into the WGS budget through change requests and 24-month allotments with WGS management and the Office of Budget, Finance, and Economics.

Required Qualifications: 

• An accounting certificate or coursework related to accounting, budget management, financial systems, accounts receivable; two years of related work experience will substitute for a certificate or degree.
• Moderate to high level experience working with spreadsheets and database systems, such as Microsoft Excel and Access.
• Experience working with an accounts receivable and revenue system, such as SAP.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, or a related discipline.
• Experience working in budget management in state or local government.
• Experience working in DNR’s financial systems, including the accounts receivable and revenue system, ARMS.
• Familiarity with grant and (or) contract budgeting processes and systems.

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, the incumbent is 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.

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.