State of Washington Dept of Transportation Hiring for Transportation Equipment Fund Assistant Budget and Finance Manager (WMS Band 1) Job at Washington State Full Time

About WSDOT
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world’s longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world’s widest tunneling project.

The Opportunity
WSDOT Transportation Equipment Fund (TEF) office is currently seeking a TEF Assistant Budget and Finance Manager. Equipment plays a critical role in both daily and emergency operations of the state highway system. The TEF programs responsible for purchasing, maintaining repairing, replacing, fueling, and disposing of more than 10,000 widely diversified vehicles and specialized highway, engineering and laboratory equipment with a replacement value of approximately $608 million. The fleet included approximately 1,000 pieces of heavy maintenance equipment, 500 dump trucks/snowplows, 1,500 highway maintenance trucks, 500 passenger vehicles, 80 incident response vehicles, and over 6,000 other pieces of maintenance, construction, survey, and laboratory inspection equipment.

This position is responsible for assisting with the development of TEF biennial budget and rental rates. It is also responsible for directing and leading financial staff and accountable for delivering sound financial services in compliance with state and federal laws and rules, and best business practices. The outcomes of this position’s services are critical to TEF’s operation and performance delivery.

What to Expect
The primary objective of the Assistant Budget and Finance Manager is to assist with development of the biennial budget of approximately $175 million. The budget is a key element and tool used in the overall management and delivery of the statewide TEF Program.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Assistant Budget and Finance Manager will:

• Assist the TEF Budget and Finance Manager in developing and preparing the statewide biennial TEF budget.
• Assist in establishing the equipment rent rates in compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations.
• Maintain, monitor, and reconcile financial data between FEMS and the Transportation Reporting and Accounting Information System (TRAINS)
• Ensure the approximately $408 million of inventoried equipment is valued correctly in the Fleet Equipment Management System (FEMS).
• Analyze cash flow and forecast end of year cash balance based on business plan, actual activities[EC1] , and financial statements.
• Serve as the TEF Programs financial subject matter expert providing technical expertise and training.
• Assist the TEF Budget Finance Manager with decisions packages, asset management plans, reporting requirements, and other projects.

Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

• Four (4) college level accounting courses; introductory, intermediary, cost, and governmental; or four (4) years of varied experience in accounting, budget, or fiscal positions.
• One (1) year of experience working with a Fleet Equipment Management System
• Experience with budget development and management, fiscal management, accounting, or similar field.
• Advanced level of proficiency in FIRS, TRAINS, AFRS, Cognos to develop, track, and report TEF program financial information.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of generally understood accounting and budget terminology.
• Knowledge of accounting related analytical techniques.

Important Notes

• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.
• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.
• By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Compliance with this mandate is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov

Why WSDOT

• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.
• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.

Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:

• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.

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WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.

Contact us
For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at [email protected] . Please be sure to reference Assistant Budget and Finance Manager # 0W618 in the subject line.