{"id":54176,"date":"2024-09-04T09:29:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/?p=54176"},"modified":"2024-09-04T09:29:41","modified_gmt":"2024-09-04T16:29:41","slug":"job-budget-policy-manager-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.evergreen.edu\/mesweekly\/job-budget-policy-manager-dept-of-ecology-lacey-wa\/","title":{"rendered":"Job: Budget Policy Manager, Dept. of Ecology (Lacey, WA)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/logo%20110921.jpg\" alt=\"Budget Policy Manager (WMS Band 3) description image\" width=\"850\" height=\"291\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"title\" style=\"text-align: center\">Budget Policy Manager (WMS Band 3)<\/h1>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 100%\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"salary-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Salary:<\/strong> $108,963.00 &#8211; $139,231.00 Annually<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div id=\"location-label-id\" class=\"term-description\"><strong>Location:<\/strong> Thurston County &#8211; Lacey, WA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time &#8211; Permanent<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Job Number: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">2024-FS3288-10024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Department: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">Dept. of Ecology<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Division<\/strong>: Financial Services<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-right\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Opening Date: <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: inherit;font-family: inherit;font-weight: inherit;color: initial\">08\/30\/2024<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\n<div class=\" term-description\"><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong>Continuous<\/div>\n<div><strong>Category:<\/strong> Environmental Services \/ Accounting and Finance \/ Public Health \/ Executive Management \/ Natural Resources \/ Sciences \/ Green-Collar\/Environmental<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Website<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.governmentjobs.com\/careers\/washington\/jobs\/4640680\/budget-policy-manager-wms-band-3\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\"><strong>Position Description &amp; Apply<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"term-container-new\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid summary-section\">\n<div class=\"row-fluid\">\n<div class=\"term-block term-block-left\">\n<div class=\"span4\">\u00a0<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"container entity-details-content tab-content\">\n<div id=\"details-info\" class=\"tab-pane active fr-view\">\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/JobPostings\/image\/ECY_Bar.jpg\" alt=\"Budget Policy Manager (WMS Band 3) description image\" width=\"813\" height=\"165\" \/><\/div>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<dl>\n<dd>\n<div>The\u00a0<strong>Financial Services Division\u00a0<\/strong>within\u00a0the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a<strong>\u00a0Budget Policy Manager<\/strong>\u00a0(WMS Band 3) position. This position is locatedin our\u00a0<strong>Headquarters Office<\/strong>\u00a0in<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ci.lacey.wa.us\/\">Lacey, WA.<\/a>\u00a0Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.<\/div>\n<br \/>In this role, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer, who reports to the agency Director and serves as the key budget policy advisor to both the Director and Chief Financial Officer. This responsibility will encompass the entire agency and significantly influences all aspects of the agency&#8217;s biennial budget and programs. You will influence decision-making within the Governor&#8217;s Office and with the Legislature and other interested parties.<br \/><br \/>As the Budget Policy Manager, you will work in cooperation with the agency&#8217;s budget managers, fiscal managers, and colleagues to guarantee that budget policies are created and executed in a manner that upholds the financial integrity and credibility of the agency. You will be involved in obtaining and sustaining the backing and confidence of agency leadership, colleagues, OFM\/Legislature, and other interested parties by leveraging personal skills and expertise to secure voluntary cooperation and teamwork. You will play a crucial role in giving expert advice on financial management, especially when dealing with complex issues that impact various parts of the organization.<br \/><br \/><strong>Agency Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>Ecology&#8217;s mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.\u00a0<br \/>\n<p><strong>Program Mission:\u00a0<\/strong>The Financial Services mission is to manage the agency\u2019s financial resources and support agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met.<\/p>\n<br \/><strong>Tele-work options for this position:<\/strong>This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule.Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in \u201cother information.\u201d Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Application Timeline:<\/strong>\u00a0This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before\u00a0<strong>September 15, 2024<\/strong>. If your application isn&#8217;t received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.\u00a0<\/div>\n<br \/><strong>Please Note:<\/strong>\u00a0We will review all applications received before the date above. 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href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fofm.wa.gov%2Fstate-human-resources%2Fcompensation-job-classes%2Fbenefits&amp;data=05%7C01%7Croba461%40ECY.WA.GOV%7Cb6c2674fe7d14d88afb608dafa3ea07d%7C11d0e217264e400a8ba057dcc127d72d%7C0%7C0%7C638097444132010232%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=c3Eog2fCgsfTc%2BO8KRw1fPMF0A6eDmaarM5WHZMLae8%3D&amp;reserved=0\"><strong>Click here for more information\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>\n<p><strong>About the Department of Ecology<\/strong><\/p>\nProtecting Washington State&#8217;s environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Who-we-are\/Strategic-plan\">Strategic Plan<\/a>.\u00a0\n<div>Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:<\/div>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>A\u00a0healthy life\/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.<\/li>\n<li>An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous growth and development opportunities.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Our commitment to DEIR<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR)\u00a0<\/strong>are core values central to Ecology\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n\u00a0\n<div><strong>Diversity<\/strong>: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Equity<\/strong>: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Inclusion<\/strong>: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology\u2019s work.<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Respect<\/strong>: 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.<\/div>\n<br \/>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.\u00a0\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Duties<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"fr-fic fr-dib\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.neogov.com\/images\/AgencyImages\/jobposting\/1924\/jobpostings\/image\/MtRainier-flowers.jpg\" alt=\"Budget Policy Manager (WMS Band 3) description image\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>What makes this role unique?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\nIn this role, you will be accountable for upholding the authenticity and trustworthiness of Ecology\u2019s financial plan. You will be responsible for supervising the development of the agency\u2019s biennial budget and creating the agency\u2019s budget guidelines. You will be responsible for ensuring the coordination between the agency\u2019s strategic plan and budget, overseeing all operating and capital budget requests to the Governor&#8217;s Office and Legislature, developing policy position and acting as a representative for the agency with the Governor\u2019s office, Legislature and other entities.<br \/>\n<p><br \/><strong>What you will do:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Directly advise the Director, Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer on budget policy. Plan, lead, and organize agency-wide fiscal policy and procedures.<\/li>\n<li>Manage the agency\u2019s biennial and supplemental budget development processes.<\/li>\n<li>Manage multi-program and agency wide strategic efforts to integrate policy and budget strategies.<\/li>\n<li>Identify strategic financial issues and oversee the development and analysis of options.<\/li>\n<li>Coordinate and communicate with program managers and office directors.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Analyze and articulate demographic, social, economic, and other trends.<\/li>\n<li>Plan, coordinate, and implement special budget-related projects.<\/li>\n<li>Communicate financial information both inside and outside the agency at the executive and management levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Qualifications<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><strong><u>Required Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30\/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent<\/li>\n<li>20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20\/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nExperience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.<br \/><br \/><strong>Eight\u00a0<\/strong>years of combined experience and\/or education in the following:<br \/><br \/><strong>Experience:\u00a0<\/strong>professional-level experience in budget analysis and planning experience, including capital budget, and dealing directly with environmental or natural resource financial planning and\/or program development.<br \/><br \/><strong>Education:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0in financial management, public policy development, and environmental or natural resource planning.<br \/><br \/>All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:<br \/><br \/>\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Possible Combinations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>C<\/strong><strong>ollege credits or degree &#8211; as listed above.<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\"><strong>Years of required experience &#8211; as listed above.<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 1<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">No college credits or degree<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">8 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 2<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">7 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 3<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (AA degree).<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">6 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 4<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">5 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 5\u00a0<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Bachelor&#8217;s Degree<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">4 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Combination 6\u00a0<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">A Master&#8217;s Degree or higher<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">2 years of experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<br \/><strong><u>Special Requirements\/Conditions of Employment:<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0<br \/><br \/>Employee must read, sign, and abide by the Financial Services\/Fiscal Office Agreement on Confidential Information (Part A), Internal Control Responsibility (Part B), Safeguarding and Preventing Misuse of Ecology\u2019s Data (Part C).<br \/><br \/><strong><u>Desired Qualifications:<\/u><\/strong><br \/>We highly encourage you to apply even if you do not have some (or all) of the desired experience below.<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in financial management, public policy development, and environmental or natural resource planning.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Knowledge: Advanced principles and technologies of state budget and accounting, business and environmental economics, finance, government operations, statistics; state and federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, management, strategic planning, departmental and statewide advanced budget development processes and procedures, federal and state laws, regulations, and policies.<\/li>\n<li>Skills: Strategic planning and advanced management skills; long-range, strategic planning and effective decision making; anticipates problems and develops contingency plans; use a personal computer to its full capabilities (word processing, document production, Internet research, networking, and preparation of spreadsheets).<\/li>\n<li>Abilities: Impact, persuade, and manage numerous and diverse concurrent activities within strict time constraints; relate well with others; communicate effectively with diverse audiences; write and speak clearly and concisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<br \/><strong>Note:\u00a0<\/strong>Having some (or all) of this desired experience may make your application more competitive in a highly competitive applicant pool.<br \/><br \/>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<h2>Supplemental Information<\/h2>\n<\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p><br \/>Ecology seeks diverse applicants:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>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 candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.<strong><u><br \/><\/u><\/strong><br \/><br \/><u>Need an Accommodation<\/u><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>in the application and\/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Please call:\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span>\u00a0or email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><u>\u00a0<\/u>and we will be happy to assist.<\/li>\n<li>If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">1-800-833-6384<\/span>.<\/li>\n<li>If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile&#8217;s main page.<\/li>\n<li>If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology\">https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/About-us\/Get-to-know-us\/Jobs-at-Ecology<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<u>Application Instructions:<\/u><br \/><br \/>It&#8217;s in the applicant&#8217;s best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.<br \/><br \/>\n<ul>\n<li>A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.<\/li>\n<li>A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nPlease do NOT include your salary history.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Wage\/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable. \u00a0<br \/><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><br \/>For Your Privacy:<br \/>When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):<br \/><br \/>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:<\/p>\n\u00a0<br \/>Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.<br \/><br \/>Application Attestation:\u00a0<br \/><br \/>The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><u>Other Information:<\/u>\n<p>If you have specific questions about the position, please email Garret Ward at:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Garrett.Ward@ecy.wa.gov\">Garret.Ward@ecy.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0 Please do not contact Garret to inquire about the status of your application.<br \/>\u00a0<br \/>To request the full position description: email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov?subject=mailto:careers@ecy.wa.gov\">careers@ecy.wa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Why work for Ecology?<\/strong><br \/><br \/>As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington&#8217;s environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.<br \/><br \/>Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State&#8217;s environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life\/work balance.<br \/><br \/>To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ecology.wa.gov\/\">www.ecology.wa.gov<\/a>\u00a0and follow, like or visit us on\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/washingtonstatedepartmentofecology\">LinkedIn<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/ecologywa\">Twitter<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/EcologyWA\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ecologywa\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ecology.wa.gov\/blog\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Equal Opportunity Employer:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>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. Persons needing accommodation in the application\/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call\u00a0<span class=\"baec5a81-e4d6-4674-97f3-e9220f0136c1\">(360) 407-6186<\/span>. 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