Dept. of Corrections invites applications for the position of:
Fiscal Analyst 5
SALARY: $3,918.00 - $5,136.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 04/28/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/05/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Fiscal Analyst 5
Local Business Advisor
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Fiscal Analyst 5 with the working title of Local Business Advisor at Olympic Corrections Center on a full time, permanent basis.
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381 bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security offenders and offers Treatment Work and Vocational Programs to help ready offenders to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.
The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Operations Division, Health Services Division, Communications Department and Risk Management Department.
DOC is an organization that respects individuals for their unique qualities and strives to create a safe environment for individual uniqueness.
DUTIES:
This position acts as the business manager for OCC. This position manages the institutional business and warehouse. As such it provides support services to the Superintendent and institution department heads. Through budget strategy and development, this position has the pervasive and direct effect upon the institution operations. As the principal financial adviser to the Superintendent, this position provides input and technical support for a broad range of activities and initiatives. It is responsible to integrate the work of the Superintendent and other institutional managers, within the agency processes developed for budget development, budget projections and identification of savings/cuts. There are no prescribed rules imposed on the local development processes and will require collaborative efforts for success.
The successful candidate will:
Be responsible for managing and administering a comprehensive program in accordance with agency policy, WAC’s CBA, the laws.
Plan, Coordinate and administer efficient and effective business services to include accounting, payroll, purchasing, offender banking, and warehouse.
Budget Development and expenditure Management.
Assist in policy development; reviews draft policies.
Develops facility Operational Memorandums (OM) as required in policy.
Develops local business and warehouse procedures and practices.
Takes appropriate action when/if accounting, purchasing, internal control or legal compliance issues are identified.
Consults with Superintendent and institution department heads.
Member of the institution management team, along with Superintendent, Correctional Program Manager, Lieutenant, Food Manager 3, and Human Resource Consultant 3.
Participates in lean improvement teams (may also direct or lead team).
Member of regional Business Management Team.
Essential functions and significant responsibilities of this position include:
Working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
Working knowledge of local fund accounting, including financial statements, bank reconciliation and budgeting.
Working knowledge of the principles of internal control.
Extensive working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement articles related to compensation, leave and overtime.
Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack) or AFRS toolbox, ALF, EIS, and ATLAS.
Ability to coach and mentor others.
Working knowledge of the principles of procurement, delivery of goods, and warehousing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to work on a variety of issues and tasks, work with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Ability to work toward achieving collaborative solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate concepts, directions and decisions in a manner that is understandable and appropriate to the intended audience.
Develop plans and measurement for accomplishment of objectives; meet identified time-frames and commitments.
Ability to balance and prioritize assignments and projects from two or more managers.
Demonstrate high, uncompromising ethical standards of personal professional conduct and act with integrity and honesty.
Plan, lead, organize and control the work performed by the organization. Ensure appropriated and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhance the employee effectiveness through timely appraisal and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
3 years professional accounting experience.
3 years supervisory and lead work experience dealing with issues such as coaching, mentoring, training, and corrective action.
18 quarter or 12 semester hours educational classes in accounting, auditing or budgeting, (obtainable within 6 months of employment) from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Educations or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If registered for a qualifying class meets this requirement, it will be in condition of employment to show completion at the end of the semester.
Preferred /Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting, Business Management or related field with 18 quarter or 12 semester hours educational classes in accounting, auditing and budgeting from an accredited college or university whose accreditations is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Educations Accreditation (CHEA).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.
For additional information about the agency, please visit www.doc.wa.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please include a minimum of three 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.
All DOC employees are fingerprinted for a criminal history background check.
Employees work with offenders 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.
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 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
This position is not included in a Union Shop.
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
Promote inclusiveness.
Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
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 diversity, 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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lorena.dedman@doc.wa.gov or call us at (360) 374-8303. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For more information please for follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1129466[4/30/2015 8:22:03 AM]
Fiscal Analyst 5
SALARY: $3,918.00 - $5,136.00 Monthly
OPENING DATE: 04/28/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/05/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
Fiscal Analyst 5
Local Business Advisor
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC)
The Department of Corrections is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Fiscal Analyst 5 with the working title of Local Business Advisor at Olympic Corrections Center on a full time, permanent basis.
Olympic Corrections Center (OCC) is a 381 bed male facility located near the Hoh Rainforest. This facility houses minimum security offenders and offers Treatment Work and Vocational Programs to help ready offenders to transition back into the community. OCC also has outside work crews to serve the community as well as fire crews that work alongside Department of Natural Resource employees.
The Department of Corrections (DOC), as a partner in the criminal justice system, enhances public safety, administers criminal sanctions and programs in accordance with the law and provides leadership for the future of corrections in Washington State. The Department consists of the Office of the Secretary, Prisons Division, Community Corrections Division, Administrative Operations Division, Health Services Division, Communications Department and Risk Management Department.
DOC is an organization that respects individuals for their unique qualities and strives to create a safe environment for individual uniqueness.
DUTIES:
This position acts as the business manager for OCC. This position manages the institutional business and warehouse. As such it provides support services to the Superintendent and institution department heads. Through budget strategy and development, this position has the pervasive and direct effect upon the institution operations. As the principal financial adviser to the Superintendent, this position provides input and technical support for a broad range of activities and initiatives. It is responsible to integrate the work of the Superintendent and other institutional managers, within the agency processes developed for budget development, budget projections and identification of savings/cuts. There are no prescribed rules imposed on the local development processes and will require collaborative efforts for success.
The successful candidate will:
Be responsible for managing and administering a comprehensive program in accordance with agency policy, WAC’s CBA, the laws.
Plan, Coordinate and administer efficient and effective business services to include accounting, payroll, purchasing, offender banking, and warehouse.
Budget Development and expenditure Management.
Assist in policy development; reviews draft policies.
Develops facility Operational Memorandums (OM) as required in policy.
Develops local business and warehouse procedures and practices.
Takes appropriate action when/if accounting, purchasing, internal control or legal compliance issues are identified.
Consults with Superintendent and institution department heads.
Member of the institution management team, along with Superintendent, Correctional Program Manager, Lieutenant, Food Manager 3, and Human Resource Consultant 3.
Participates in lean improvement teams (may also direct or lead team).
Member of regional Business Management Team.
Essential functions and significant responsibilities of this position include:
Working knowledge of governmental accounting and budgeting.
Working knowledge of local fund accounting, including financial statements, bank reconciliation and budgeting.
Working knowledge of the principles of internal control.
Extensive working knowledge of Collective Bargaining Agreement articles related to compensation, leave and overtime.
Working knowledge of AFRS, Enterprise Reporting (Fastrack) or AFRS toolbox, ALF, EIS, and ATLAS.
Ability to coach and mentor others.
Working knowledge of the principles of procurement, delivery of goods, and warehousing.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment.
Ability to work on a variety of issues and tasks, work with rapidly changing priorities and competing deadlines.
Ability to work toward achieving collaborative solutions.
Ability to effectively communicate concepts, directions and decisions in a manner that is understandable and appropriate to the intended audience.
Develop plans and measurement for accomplishment of objectives; meet identified time-frames and commitments.
Ability to balance and prioritize assignments and projects from two or more managers.
Demonstrate high, uncompromising ethical standards of personal professional conduct and act with integrity and honesty.
Plan, lead, organize and control the work performed by the organization. Ensure appropriated and optimum use of the organization’s resources and enhance the employee effectiveness through timely appraisal and professional development.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications:
3 years professional accounting experience.
3 years supervisory and lead work experience dealing with issues such as coaching, mentoring, training, and corrective action.
18 quarter or 12 semester hours educational classes in accounting, auditing or budgeting, (obtainable within 6 months of employment) from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Educations or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If registered for a qualifying class meets this requirement, it will be in condition of employment to show completion at the end of the semester.
Preferred /Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Professional Accounting, Business Management or related field with 18 quarter or 12 semester hours educational classes in accounting, auditing and budgeting from an accredited college or university whose accreditations is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Educations Accreditation (CHEA).
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
'The mission of DOC is to improve public safety.
For additional information about the agency, please visit www.doc.wa.gov.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Please include a minimum of three 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.
All DOC employees are fingerprinted for a criminal history background check.
Employees work with offenders 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.
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 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 may also be required. Employment is not contingent upon test results.
This position is not included in a Union Shop.
We are committed to hiring individuals who possess core diversity competencies:
Foster a positive attitude and openness toward the ever changing social and cultural makeup of the workplace.
Work effectively with men and women of different perspectives, abilities, disabilities, races, religions, ages, lifestyle preferences and social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Respectfully acknowledge people’s differences and recognize these differences as important and valuable.
Promote inclusiveness.
Be culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Respect and value diverse backgrounds and traditions.
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 diversity, 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.
For questions about this recruitment, or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email lorena.dedman@doc.wa.gov or call us at (360) 374-8303. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For more information please for follow this link: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1129466[4/30/2015 8:22:03 AM]
