What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Finance Lead (MA5) multi-listing DOH7871 position at State of Washington Dept. of Health?
Description
The close of this posting has been extended until 2/19/24 to account for the holiday.
Make a difference.
These three full-time permanent Division Finance Lead - Management Analyst 5 (MA5) positions report to the Finance Manager for specific divisions and programs and require strategic expertise. It involves researching, analyzing, and offering recommendations on intricate and often unprecedented issues. These matters have a substantial scope and significant implications on the budget or policy within those divisions or programs.
Health Systems Quality Assurance (HASQA) – This MA5 provides financial guidance, coordination, and technical support to enable the division to provide access to safe and quality healthcare and emergency medical services, develop health systems, and improve patient safety.
Prevention and Community Health (PCH) – This MA5 provides financial guidance, coordination, and technical support to enable the division to collaborate with partners and participants to enhance the health of individuals, families, and communities. The division works to prevent disease and promote a healthy start, healthy choices, and access to services for all.
Environmental Public Health (EHP) – This MA5 provides financial guidance, coordination, and technical support to enable the division to work with local governments and other agencies in the areas of safe drinking water, food safety, shellfish protection, radiation safety, wastewater management, pesticide exposures, vector-borne disease, general environmental health and safety issues, and health risk assessments.
The duty station for these positions is in Tumwater, WA. Telework (mobile work) is currently expected. Required in-office work is rare and would be scheduled in advance.
Work that matters
Public health promotes and protects the health of all people in the state of Washington, in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. We understand that our efforts to achieve more equitable health outcomes for the communities we serve begin with our ability to operationalize and institutionalize equity throughout our internal policies, systems, and practices.
About DOH
Join the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to safeguarding public health. As a frontline defender of our communities, DOH collaborates with partners around the clock to impact the lives of every Washingtonian and visitor. We’re not just an organization; we’re a catalyst for change, guided by our core values of Equity, Innovation, and Engagement. Our Transformational Plan for the future of Washington’s health is in motion, and we invite you to make a meaningful impact on the well-being of the state by joining us in this exciting journey. Your work at DOH truly matters.
Why DOH
We are dedicated to your work-life harmony and offer one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation, designed to support your lifestyle. To learn more about “Why DOH”, visit Work@Health.
Our Ideal Candidate
Has a driving passion for the work, brings humility to their job and interactions, and understand how their actions affect others. They see the needs and objectives of others and take them into account while achieving their objectives, and they adapt their approach and expectations accordingly. They demonstrate resilience and outward behaviors even when confronted with others who are not open or collaborative.
Required Qualifications
Experience defined below may have been gained through paid or unpaid activities and may be earned concurrently. Please ensure any relevant experience defined below is outlined in your cover letter, resume, and/or applicant profile.
Option 1: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND two (2) or more years of experience providing financial management experience preparing, supporting, and or managing budgets, providing analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking and have demonstrated ability to create and communicate to appropriate audiences.
Option 2: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or related field AND three (3) or more years of experience providing financial management experience preparing, supporting, and or managing budgets, providing analysis, problem-solving, critical thinking, and have demonstrated ability to create and communicate to appropriate audiences.
Option 3: Five (5) or more years of experience providing financial management experience preparing, supporting, and or managing budgets, providing analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking, and demonstrating ability to create and communicate to appropriate audiences.
AND
All options will include experience in the following computer proficiencies:
- Microsoft Excel – to develop and manipulate complex spreadsheets with macros, multiple math functions, advanced filters, and links to external sources of information. Create custom toolbars and chart types, pivot tables, import data from other sources, filter lists, and use data analysis tools.
- Microsoft Word – to create, format, and edit tables, charts and graphs; insert and format sections, create headers and footers, and work with pictures and draw objects.
- Microsoft PowerPoint – to create, format and edit presentations; insert and format slides, create linked charts and graphs and work with pictures and objects.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leading, training or guiding one or more staff in the performance of financial or accounting functions and activities.
- Two years of experience with the state fiscal and legislative processes, including experience in State or government budget development and fiscal monitoring concepts and processes for both operating and capital.
- Experience with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in applying these principles to revenue and expenditure analysis.
Application Process
Intrigued? Click "Apply" to submit your detailed application profile along with the following:
- A cover letter (without personal pictures) describing how you meet the qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
- A current resume (without personal pictures).
- Three (3) or more professional references, to be listed in your profile under the references section, which includes at least one supervisor, peer, and (if you have supervised staff) someone you have supervised or led.
Attachments: Do not attach any documents that include photos, letters of recommendation, or private information (transcripts, social security number, year of birth, etc.).
Veterans: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to their application. Please remove or cover any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers and birth year.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
We regard diversity as the foundation of our strength, recognizing that differing insights and abilities enable us to reflect the unique needs of the communities we serve.
DOH is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race/ethnicity/color, creed, sex, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, marital status, the presence or perception of a disability, veteran’s status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, or gender identity.
If you have questions, need alternative formats, or other assistance please contact Andrea Thieme at andrea.thieme@doh.wa.gov or (360) 918-6601. or TDD Relay at 1-800-833-6384 or 7-1-1. Technical support is provided by NEOGOV, 855-524-5627 (can’t log in, password or email issues, error messages).
Conditions of Employment/Working Conditions
With or without accommodation, I am willing and able to:
- Work a full-time 40-hour work week and occasionally adjust work-schedule to meet business needs, which may include evenings and weekends. A flexible work schedule will be considered upon request and supervisor approval.
- Occasionally travel alone or with another person, to attend training, conferences or other business meetings
- Participate in emergency response exercises and emergency events/high-priority assignments as assigned.
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Supplemental Information
This recruitment may be used to fill positions of the same job classification across the agency.
Once all the position(s) from the recruitment are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.
Only applicants who follow the directions and complete the Application Process in full will have their responses reviewed for consideration.
Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable on the submitted applicant profile or attachments.
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