Fema Fiscal Analyst 3 (Fa3) Multiple Project Positions - Doh8406

FEMA Fiscal Analyst 3 (FA3)

These are full-time hybrid project positions that will be funded through June 30, 2025

Initial applicant review will begin on October 3, 2024.

The Office of Financial Services supports agency priorities through budgeting, contracting, grant management, purchasing, facility management, and accounting. The team ensures compliance with financial regulations, maintains operational effectiveness, and leads the agency's financial response during emergencies.

As the Fiscal Analyst, you will provide financial coordination and technical support, ensuring that all documentation required for FEMA reimbursement is complete, organized, and accurate. You'll collaborate closely with a team and report directly to the FEMA Reimbursement Manager.

In this role, you'll support the development and implementation of financial record-keeping for the agency's COVID-19 response, focusing on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursement process.

Location and Flexibility: Enjoy the flexibility of our hybrid work environment, where you can balance working from home and collaborating in the office.  It is anticipated that you'll be expected at the DOH facility located in Tumwater WA for work activities 10% of the time.

Required Qualifications

Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.

You must meet ONE of the provided options and any additional criteria listed:

• Option 1: Three (3) or more years of experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, or in a finance role within accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or a related fiscal program management field.

• Option 2: Completion of a formal post-high school education or certificate program with a focus on business administration, accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or a closely related field; AND one (1) or more years of experience in accounting, auditing, or budgeting, or in a finance role within accounting, auditing, budgeting, finance, or a related fiscal program management field.

AND the following (applies to both options): 

• Experience will include computer skills with the use of MS Office or comparable systems for inputting data into databases, spreadsheets, word processing tools, and communicating with others via email and chat systems, which may include:

• Spreadsheets - create, modify, print, and format spreadsheets including work with formulas, data, and functions.

• Internal information management tool or system - entering, tracking, and monitoring information.

• Word processing tools - create, format, edit tables; preview, print, and save documents; as well as using standard functions to select, edit, copy, paste, format, headers, and footers, use spell check, and create bulleted and numbered lists.

• MS Outlook or comparable emailing systems to compose and respond to correspondence electronically.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in an incident management team during an actual emergency response.

• Completed Incident Command System (ICS) 100, 200, 700, and 800 level training.

• Two (2) or more years of experience working in a governmental environment with accounting, budget, contracts or grants.

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience using state accounting systems - AFRS, Enterprise Reporting, and Web Intelligence.

• Advanced knowledge of Washington State accounting policies and procedures.

• Knowledge of WA State general ledger and transaction codes for reconciliation purposes

• Experience applying and adapting established accounting methods to a variety of accounting transactions.

Benefits and Lifestyle

We prioritize your work-life balance and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages nationwide, tailored to support your lifestyle. Discover more about "Why DOH" by visiting Work@Health.

We are the Washington State Department of Health (DOH)

At DOH, we safeguard public health in an ever-evolving world. Through collaboration with local health jurisdictions and state, federal, and private partners, our programs, and services impact every Washingtonian and visitor daily. We're driven by Equity, Innovation, and Engagement, as outlined in our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington health.

Conditions of Employment:

This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.

I am prepared, with or without accommodations, to do the following:

• Commit to a full-time 40-hour workweek schedule (flexible work schedule requests must be approved supervisor).

• Communicate through applications such as MS Teams and MS Outlook, and by phone while working remotely.

• Adjust my work schedule occasionally to align with business needs.

• Perform my job duties either remotely from home or in person at the designated DOH site location.

• Occasional travel may be requested for training or conferences.

• Legally operate a state or privately-owned vehicle OR provide alternative transportation and travel.

• Engage in emergency response exercises and high-priority assignments as assigned during emergency events.

APPLICATION DIRECTIONS:

To apply, click "Apply" and complete the application. Attach your resume, and cover letter.

In your Applicant Profile, include at least three professional references (including a supervisor, a peer, and someone you've supervised or led, if applicable). Please do not include private information such as social security number or year of birth.

Do attach the following:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• DD-214 (if applicable)

Veterans Preference: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or a signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year

Do not include or attach the following - these documents or details will not be reviewed:

• REMOVE personal photos - do not submit any documents containing personal photos.

• Transcripts (unless specifically requested in the Application Directions)

• Certifications or Diplomas

• Projects or Portfolios

• Letters of Recommendation

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion:  We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.

DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran's status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.

Questions and Accommodations: If you have questions, need accommodation in the application or selection process, or need information in an alternative format, contact Andrea Thieme at (360) 918-6601 or andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov.  For general DOH recruitment questions, email the Talent Acquisition Team at employment@doh.wa.gov. Deaf or hard of hearing contact Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1; individuals outside of Washington State contact Washington Relay Service at 1-800-833-6874.

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This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the candidate pool may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.

Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.

Experience and education selected, listed, or detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile.