Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager (WMS2)

About the role

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Water Quality Program Capital Budget Manager within the Water Quality Program. This position is based at the Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options, with a minimum of two days per week required in the office. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Design a long-range strategic capital budget plan; anticipate and identify financial problems; create solutions; make critical independent, strategic financial decisions; develop financial contingency plans.
• Inform statewide budget processes: Guide development of program capital budget requests and fiscal notes. Prepare, coordinate, and provide Water Quality capital budget information, materials, and analysis.
• Manage capital budgets: Oversee the Water Quality Program's unique activities, functions, and sections statewide. Project trends in revenues and expenditures; monitor and report on revenue and expenditures; oversee development of spending plans; recommend appropriate funding for pass-through grants and loans, staffing, and other expenditures.
• Advise leadership: Inform the Water Quality Program Manager and Chief Financial Officer of the accuracy and appropriateness of capital budget-related actions and documents, such as grants, loans, contracts, and personnel actions.
• Policy interpretation and recommendations: Interpret capital budget policies and procedures for staff and managers; recommend policy and procedure changes; advise executive and program management, staff, representatives of other agencies, and various committees regarding implementation of policies, procedures, and legislation.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting on capital budget activities.

Requirements

Seven (7) years of experience and/or education as described below:

• Experience in public sector budget management, fiscal or grant management, accounting, or related work. This may include:
  • Strategic Resource Management – Ability to prioritize and allocate financial resources to ensure alignment with organizational strategic goals.
  • Persuasive Communication – Ability to convey complex financial or operational issues in a clear and compelling way to support understanding and informed decision-making.
  • Funding Analysis and Innovation – Ability to identify and evaluate new funding opportunities to mitigate risks and recommend effective, sustainable solutions.
  • Team Leadership – Ability to lead and develop budget or accounting staff to build a high-performing, collaborative team.
  • Policy and Compliance Oversight – Ability to ensure adherence to budget-related policies and procedures to maintain accuracy, accountability, and compliance.
  • Grant and Contract Management – Ability to manage grants or contracts to ensure compliance with requirements and achieve intended program outcomes.
• Education involving a major study in accounting, finance, economics, statistics, business, public administration, or closely allied field.

Qualifications

Examples of how to qualify:

• 7 years of experience.
• 6 years of experience AND 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter college credits.
• 5 years of experience AND 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter college credits (Associate’s degree).
• 4 years of experience AND 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter college credits.
• 3 years of experience AND a Bachelor’s degree or above.

Desired Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Washington State Agency fiscal management.
• Experience using Washington State grant and finance tools and systems.

Benefits

Ecology employees may be eligible for the following:

• Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s).
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Vacation, Sick, and other Leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays per year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Tuition Waiver.
• Long Term Disability & Life Insurance.
• Deferred Compensation Programs.
• Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP).
• Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commute Trip Reduction Incentives.
• Combined Fund Drive.
• SmartHealth.

About the Water Quality Program

The mission of the Water Quality Program is to ensure that all aquatic life and communities in the watershed experience cool, clean water to refresh and sustain us in a changing climate. You will contribute to Ecology’s and Water Quality's missions by developing and implementing the Capital Program budget. You will coordinate closely with the Financial Management Section Manager and the Water Quality Program Management Team to create implementation plans for capital budget pass-through funding. You will approve expenditures in accordance with the agreed-upon implementation plan. You will provide accurate information, timely analysis, and informed recommendations for maximizing the use of resources. You will provide professionally sound guidance, consultation, and advice at an advanced level of expertise.

About the Department of Ecology

As the State of Washington’s environmental protection agency, we are deeply committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington’s environment for current and future generations. Joining Ecology means becoming part of a team dedicated to protecting and sustaining healthy land, air, water, and climate in harmony with a strong economy. A career in public service at Ecology 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.