Fire Fiscal Analyst 1 (FA1)

The State of Washington's Department of Natural Resources is seeking a Fire Fiscal Analyst 1 to support the South Puget Sound Fire Program. The role involves providing fiscal support, maintaining records for large fires, and assisting in preparing monthly fire suppression reports.

Responsibilities

• Primary fiscal support for South Puget Sound Fire Program for Payroll, Benefits, Reimbursements, Travel & Credit Cards
• Provide Fire Finance Training to seasonal and permanent staff, fire service cooperators and casual hires
• Responsible for maintaining records for large fires within South Puget Sound Region according to State and Agency policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Assist Region Fire Cost Analyst in preparing monthly fire suppression reporting of actual & estimated costs to be included in the Agency’s Fire Cost Reporting requirements for the State Legislature
• Provide support to our cooperative partners at the region, state & federal levels according to Interagency Agreement, Local Operating Plan, Master Agreement, Wage & Equipment Rates and OFM Travel rules & regulations

Skills

• One year of fiscal technical experience
• Experience in setting priorities to meet work deadlines and produce results
• Experience with Payroll and Accounts Payable
• Experience using Adobe Pro, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel in a professional setting
• Experience using software such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc
• Experience extracting/generating reports from multiple financial reporting systems in multiple formats (Excel, CSV, PDF), preparing financial reports & statements
• Knowledge of accounting rules, regulations, policies, laws, and practices – GAAP
• Ability to make decisions within delegated authority
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests
• DNR Core Competencies: Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence
• Experience successfully prioritizing work with inflexible and conflicting deadlines
• Associate degree or higher in accounting, auditing, or budgeting
• Knowledge of the Department of Natural Resources or OFM financial policies and procedures
• Fifteen (15) course credit hours of accounting, auditing, or budgeting
• Experience using SAP software such as NaturE or HRMS
• Experience with government fiscal operations
• Demonstrated aptitude to learn business computer software systems

Benefits

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.
• Insurance Benefits
• Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
• Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
• Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
• Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
• Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.
• The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation
• State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
• New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs.
• Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
• Social Security
• All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Holidays
• Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
• Sick Leave
• Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation (Annual Leave)
• Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
• Military Leave
• Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
• Bereavement Leave
• Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
• Additional Leave
• Leave Sharing
• Parental Leave
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Leave Without Pay

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