Budget & Operations Lead, Forest Practices

State of Washington; Pasco (WA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, WA seeks an Assistant Division Manager for Budget and Business Operations to lead financial performance, budget development, and contract oversight. The role supports the Forest Practices Program and ensures safety, water quality, and habitat objectives are met.

The position offers partial telework and a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budget management, supervision of staff, and experience with contracts, IT

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, public administration, or other closely related field.
• Three Years Of Experience In The Following: Managing an annual budget of $1 million or more.
• Three Years Of Experience In The Following: Supervising two or more direct reports.
• Comprehensive understanding and experience in budget development and oversight, organizational development, and employee performance management.
• Experience developing and/or managing complex contracts.
• Knowledge of information technology systems and project management.
• Knowledge of human resource management principles, labor agreements, employment law, and the legislative process.

Responsibilities

• Financial and Program Performance Management
• Coordinate and lead the Forest Practices Division Management Team in developing biennial operating and capital budget requests and allotments
• Provides excellent employee supervision and serves on the Division Management Team
• Oversees development and tracking of Division’s fiscal contracts

Skills

Budget management

People management

Contract management

IT systems knowledge

Project management

HR/labor relations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in business management/public administration

Tools

Contract management software

General office software

Data analysis tools

Job description

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in Olympia, WA seeks an Assistant Division Manager for Budget and Business Operations to lead financial performance, budget development, and contract oversight. The role supports the Forest Practices Program and ensures safety, water quality, and habitat objectives are met.

The position offers partial telework and a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in budget management, supervision of staff, and experience with contracts, IT