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Appointment Type: Permanent
Working Time:
Reference Code: NB19466i
Opening Date: 11/02/2009
Closing Date: 11/16/2009

Budget Analyst 4
$4114.00 - $5395.00 (range 58)

Agency Information


PLEASE NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN ONLY TO WASHINGTON STATE EMPLOYEES WITH PERMANENT STATUS. DO NOT APPLY IN E-RECRUITING. PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION PACKET DIRECTLY TO THE WASHINGTON STATE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION (WSHRC) PER THE INSTRUCTIONS AT THE END OF THIS JOB POSTING.


POSITION OVERVIEW:


The Washington State Human Rights Commission (WSHRC) is seeking qualified candidates for a Budget Analyst 4 position in Olympia, Washington. Our office is located in the downtown business district and is within walking distance to unique shops and restaurants, city parks, Farmers Market, Capitol Lake, Olympia waterfront, and bus lines.


This position will manage the budget and fiscal operations of the agency. The incumbent will report to the Executive Director and is a member of the management team. The successful candidate will have a strong budgeting and accounting background. This position is overtime exempt and is not covered by a union bargaining agreement. Some local travel may be required. Overnight travel will be minimal.


AGENCY PROFILE:


The WSHRC was created in 1949 and is the state agency responsible for enforcing the Washington Law Against Discrimination (RCW 49.60) (WLAD) and, through contractual agreements, federal employment and fair housing laws. Our mission is to eliminate and prevent discrimination through the fair application of the Law, the efficient use of resources and the establishment of partnerships with the community. Our goal is to be the premiere statewide civil rights enforcement agency in the nation. The WSHRC relies on a diverse staff and is committed to hiring people who are creative, innovative and passionate about civil rights.


Duties


*Provides advice and technical assistance to the Executive Director and managers on budget and fiscal issues;
*Plays a key role in biennial budget development and fiscal year closing, including supplemental requests and decision packages;
*Creates effective budget presentations;


Requisition Title: Budget Analyst 4 NB19466

*Prepares and analyzes revenue and expenditure reports and projections;
*Reviews and approves all vendor, contractor and interagency payments;
*Reviews and signs off on all agency cash receipts;
*Conducts financial and cost benefit analyses; tracks expenditures against available funds/allocations;
*Serves as legislative liaison with appropriations committee; prepares fiscal notes and financial information to support agency decision packages;
*Serves as liaison with the Office of Financial Management Small Agency Accounting Services (OFM SACS) for fiscal and budget matters;
*Assures optimal use of agency resources through effective and efficient budget monitoring and reporting systems;
*Participates as a member of the management team;
*Manages travel for the agency.


Qualifications


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:


* A Bachelor's degree in Business, Public Administration, Accounting, Economics or Statistics AND
* Minimum of five years of professional experience in budgets, management or progam analysis.


Note: A Master's degree in one of the above qualifying fields may substitute for two years of the above experience.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:


* Knowledge of: Washington State Government budget and allotment process; OFM's budgeting and accounting systems, including SAAMS, AFRS (Agency Financial Reporting System), BASS (Budget & Allotment Support System), TALS (The Allotment System), BDS (Budget Development System), SPS (Salary Projection System), and fiscal notes.
* Experience with Microsoft products, including Excel, Access, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.


Special Notes


Our family-friendly benefits package includes eleven paid state holidays; vacation, sick, military, and civil leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; state retirement plan; optional participation in a deferred Compensation Program offering a variety of investment options.


Other Information


TO APPLY: Please submit the following application materials.


1. A letter of interest that describes how you meet the required and desirable qualifications for this position.
2. A current resume that includes supervisors' names and contact information.
3. Three personal references, including current contact information and relationship to applicant.


PLEASE SEND TO:
Debbie Ralph
HRC Assistant


Requisition Title: Budget Analyst 4 NB19466