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Department of Ecology Budget Policy Manager (WMS Band 3) in Lacey, Washington
Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen
The Financial Services Division *within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Budget Policy Manager* (WMS Band 3) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.
In this role, you will report to the Chief Financial Officer, who reports to the agency Director and serves as the key budget policy advisor to both the Director and Chief Financial Officer. This responsibility will encompass the entire agency and significantly influences all aspects of the agency's biennial budget and programs. You will influence decision-making within the Governor's Office and with the Legislature and other interested parties. As the Budget Policy Manager, you will work in cooperation with the agency's budget managers, fiscal managers, and colleagues to guarantee that budget policies are created and executed in a manner that upholds the financial integrity and credibility of the agency. You will be involved in obtaining and sustaining the backing and confidence of agency leadership, colleagues, OFM/Legislature, and other interested parties by leveraging personal skills and expertise to secure voluntary cooperation and teamwork. You will play a crucial role in giving expert advice on financial management, especially when dealing with complex issues that impact various parts of the organization. Agency Mission: *Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. *
*Program Mission: *The Financial Services mission is to manage the agency's financial resources and support agency planning so that environmental goals and strategic priorities are met.
Tele-work options for this position: *This position will have flexibility of a hybrid schedule, empowering work from home and office, providing less time in traffic and shrinking your carbon footprint. This position will be eligible for up to a 40% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.
Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled; we will review applications on September 16, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 15, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date.
Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we have a small applicant pool, or if a successful Hire was not made. Ecology employees may be eligible for the following: