Description
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- A detailed resume
- A cover letter regarding your interest in this position with our agency
- Three professional references
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- Providing Support to Capital Programs which could look like:
- Assisting the Budget Manager and Providing Financial Management Support to include:
- Supervising Staff
- Leading Financial Reporting for the Operating budget for McNeil Island and Correctional Industries Fund 401
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- High School diploma or GED
- A minimum of five (5\) years of professional experience in fiscal management to include budget and analysis with preference to state government budget experience or similar analytical experience such as auditing, accounting, research, legal or other analytical fields
- Experience developing financial cost estimates for programs and cost estimates
- Demonstrated experience in managing projects, preparing reports, evaluating proposals, making collaborative decisions in a team and leadership environment, and following through with timely deliverables
- Demonstrated analytical skills, extracting and using data to make decisions and constantly improving performance
- Using excellent communication skills (verbal and written), communicate and prepare complex materials in a comprehensive and understandable manner to a diverse audience employing plain talk
- Knowledge and application of advanced management principles, including budget building and development, and financial planning and management
- Experience assisting in the 10\-year capital planning budget process
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- This recruitment may be utilized to fill more than one position.
- Please include a minimum of three (3\) professional references with your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non\-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.
- A background check including criminal record history will be conducted prior to a new hire. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Employees may work directly with or near incarcerated individuals in a potentially hazardous setting. Please consider this when deciding whether to apply.
- We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol\-free work environment, and our employees are expected to comply with all state and federal laws. A pre\-employment drug test may be administered as part of the selection process, and applicants who test positive for any controlled substances, will be disqualified from consideration.
- Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) is an aerosol pepper spray made available as a means of self\-defense and/or de\-escalation. Applicants with sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Animal care projects are a common component of most Washington State prisons, including dog and cat programs. Applicants with animal sensitivities or allergies are encouraged to ask about the level of exposure they could expect in this position.
- Tuberculosis (TB) is a priority health issue for DOC employees. The successful candidate may be required to provide valid proof of a baseline TB skin test within 60 days from the date of hire. When positive tests result, further information, testing and treatment will also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
- Foreign equivalent degrees awarded outside the United States must have a credential evaluation report attached to your application. You may request the required evaluation/documentation from www.wes.org and www.aice\-eval.org. Until this documentation is provided, you will not be selected to move forward in the hiring process.
- DOC complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements for the federal employment eligibility verification form I\-9\. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form. https://www.uscis.gov/i\-9\-central/form\-i\-9\-acceptable\-documents
- DOC does not use E\-Verify; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM\-Optional Practice Training (OPT). For information, please visit www.uscis.gov.
- Remote/telework/flexible schedules (depending on position)
- Up to 25 paid vacation days a year
- 8 hours of paid sick leave per month
- 12 paid holidays a year
- Generous retirement plan
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Deferred Compensation and so much more!
Assistant Budget ManagerFull Time \| PermanentLocation: Tumwater, WASalary: Up to $122,316 Annually This is a telework eligible position. Telework schedule will be determined upon a conversation with the position supervisor.
The Washington State Department of Corrections is seeking a skilled budget professional to join the budget team as an Assistant Budget Manager! The goal of this position is to ensure compliance with the enacted legislative budget and safeguarding the agency’s financial integrity.
The Assistant Budget Manager plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by producing accurate, accountable budget products and ensuring adherence to state and federal requirements so that essential funding remains protected. The candidate of choice will provide advanced financial analysis, professional guidance, and technical assistance to division leadership regarding federal allocations, state allotments, expenditures, and spending trends. You will prepare regular financial reports and support executive leadership in developing budget proposals that advance agency policy priorities and operational goals.
The position is responsible for completing complex fiscal impact analyses related to program and policy changes, including fiscal notes and budget decision packages. You will also develop revenue estimates, forecast anticipated cash disbursements, and prepare submissions to the Office of Financial Management for unanticipated receipts, grant funding adjustments, and related fiscal actions. We are searching for someone who will provide analysis and fiscal stewardship, ensuring the Department remains compliant, strategic, and financially stable. A completed application packet will include:
Duties
We are looking for teammates who share our vision of public service, committed to an equitable and inclusive culture that fosters and inspires excellence, while promoting innovation, engagement, and safety, leading to better outcomes for our incarcerated population, our agency, and our community.
As an Assistant Budget Manager, some of your duties may include:
+ Assisting in leading the 10\-year capital planning process
+ Providing back up support for change order approval
+ Understanding and providing feedback options for funding strategies for project budgets
+ Providing leadership with any areas of concern
+ Reviewing monthly financial status reports
+ Collaboratively working with the Budget Manager to ensure position control is managed within appropriate fiscal constraints
+ Analyzing expenditure coding and determining if errors exist
+ Providing direction to Accounting for appropriate corrections to be made
+ Reviewing the monthly budget status reports to verify, reconcile, and agree with projections
+ Tracking proviso funding
+ Ensuring funding is being spent within legislative intent and within the timeframe authorized
Qualifications
What we need (required qualifications):
What will make your application stand out (preferred qualifications):
Supplemental Information
Vision: Working together for safer communities.Mission: Improving public safety by positively changing lives.Our Commitment: To operate a safe and humane corrections system and partner with others to transform lives for a better Washington.Our Core Values:* Cultivate an environment of integrity and trust: Corrections values partnership and trust. We foster openness and support courageous conversations. We are committed to doing what we say we are going to do by being accountable and taking personal ownership in our actions.
* Respectful and inclusive interactions: Corrections appreciates and values individuals by promoting an inclusive and diverse environment, which encourages safety. We respect, value, and listen to the thoughts, feelings, and perspectives of our stakeholders and consider the impact on those we serve as well as each other.
* People's safety: Corrections believes in creating an environment that values physical, mental, and emotional security and well\-being. We honor those who advance safety for all.
* Positivity in words and actions: At Corrections, we assume positive intentions and believe there is a shared desire for the best outcome. We consistently demonstrate positive behavior and always put forth our best effort.
* Supporting people's success: Corrections is committed to our community – understanding individuals, instilling hope, embracing change, and providing opportunities.
DOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, honorably discharged veteran, veteran status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. IMPORTANT NOTES:
\\Please note: Phone number AND email address are required for all professional references.
Telework Details
This position may be allocated for telework. If authorized for the role, work may be performed from your home or another offsite location within the state of Washington using a reliable internet or cellular hotspot service at that time. Employees are expected to perform assigned duties in a safe manner, to take proper care all state\-issued equipment, and maintain confidentiality of all information in possession while working offsite. Employees will be required to commute to a Department of Corrections facility or field office as business requires, to potentially include components of the onboarding process. Some offices will have a “drop in” area available, however, a dedicated workspace within a DOC facility will not be provided. What We Offer:
As an employee of the Department of Corrections, your work\-life integration is a priority. Washington State employees are offered one of the most inclusive and competitive benefits packages in the nation. Besides comprehensive family insurance for medical, dental, and vision, these perks also may include:
PERS: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email mackenzie.conley@doc1\.wa.gov or call us at 509\-630\-9160\. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7\-1\-1 or 1\-800\-833\-6388\.