Budget Analyst 3 (HQ - Tumwater)

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 

Job Title: Budget Analyst 3

Location:Tumwater/Lacey, WA

Closes: Continuous. Application review will begin on September 30th, 2024, and every two weeks thereafter. Therefore, you are encouraged to submit your application materials as soon as possible. The hiring manager reserves the right to close the posting at any time once a selection has been made. This recruitment has been reposted. You do not need to reapply.

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Want to join a great organization?  The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse--and most beautiful-parks systems in the country. With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails. And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks, click here. 

Parks' Budget Office within Administrative Services is a great place to work. We are a small group of five, though a mighty team that is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment where team members are encouraged to learn and grow.

This position reports to the Budget Director and directly supports the Commission's mission and vision by providing budgetary and analytical support for the agency. Functions include biennial and supplemental budget preparation, allotment development, expenditure and revenue analysis, program analysis, consultative services to programs and preparation of reports and budgetary information for decision-making. Additional responsibilities include parks reviews and supporting the ongoing maintenance of asset management.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the coordination, preparation, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and leading of assigned program(s) and cost centers; performs analysis on a wide range of budget related issues.
• Prepares and enters initial and ongoing operating budget allotments for Office of Financial Management (OFM) approval by using the statewide Allotment System (TALS).
• Develops and maintains management expenditure reports for assigned program(s) and cost centers; compiles and prepares readable and understandable reports, graphs, and charts for management and the legislature, as needed.
• Reviews and approves position action requests based on established program spending plans, fiscal or policy considerations, and available funding.
• Reviews legislation for fiscal impact and prepares a bill analysis on proposed legislation, as assigned; prepares comprehensive narrative statements and supporting financial information for assigned fiscal notes.
• Provides ongoing support for the Budget SharePoint page and updates, as necessary.
• Conducts onsite reviews of parks which involves traveling to roughly 50% (62 locations per year) of Parks 124 individual park locations, encompassing 3-4 weeks twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Some reviews will include overnight stays.
• Supports the Fleet Coordinator with the fleet management system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for this role, a candidate bust possess one (1) of the following education and/experience options:

• Master's degree with a focus in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field.

OR

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration, or related field AND two (2) years of experience defined below.

OR

• Associate's degree with a focus in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field AND four (4) years of experience defined below.

OR

• Six (6) years of experience defined below.

AND

• Valid unrestricted driver's license (other than corrective lenses).

The experience required:

Work experience in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field.

Please Note: Possession of a Certified Government Financial Manager certificate can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, public administration or related field.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience in Washington State government accounting or budget and knowledge of the state budget process, including building a budget and preparing allotments.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Washington State's accounting and budget systems - Enterprise Reporting, BudgetWorks (ABS, CBS, SPS, RPM, and TALS), HRMS, Bill Analysis System, and Fiscal Note System.
• Experience reviewing and writing legislation analysis and fiscal notes.
• Experience communicating technical issues to a non-technical audience.

HOW TO APPLY

To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. You must attach or embed in your application the following: 

• Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
• Current resume.
• Unofficial Transcripts (if applicable)
• Three professional references, if not completed in the application process.

This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).  For more information: https://wfse.org/.

Diversity Policy Statement: 

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to build a workplace culture that is welcoming and inclusive in which all employees feel respected and empowered to bring their unique ideas to the agency. At State Parks, we believe that embracing diverse backgrounds and experiences is essential to growing a strong workforce. We encourage applicants underrepresented in natural resources and outdoor recreation fields to apply, including but not limited to women, Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC), individuals with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, persons over 40 years of age, and individuals who identify as a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. 

For information about this position, please contact Van Church at Van.Church@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8542.

For information about the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Jenee Kramer at Jenee.Kramer@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8569.