Toxics Cleanup Program Reporting and Process Improvement Analyst (Management Analyst 4)

Keeping Washington Clean and EvergreenThe Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Reporting and Process Improvement Analyst (Management Analyst 4) position. This position may be located in the following locations:• Headquarters Office (HQ) in Lacey, WA.• Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA.• Central Region Office (CRO) in Union Gap, WA.• Eastern Region Office (ERO) in Spokane, WA.Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.Please Note: If the final location of this position is determined to be in our Northwest Region Office (NWRO) in Shoreline, WA. there will be an additional 5% pay increase due to its location in King County. In this instance the salary range will be $5,925 - $7,968 per month.As the Reporting and Process Improvement Analyst for the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP), you will have a critical function in supporting complex legislative reporting requirements, process improvement and change management, and compliance tracking. The state requirements for reporting and compliance are regularly increasing through new laws like the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and policies like Supplier Diversity for goods and services procurement. In this role, you will provide integral support to both meeting ongoing reporting demands and being a project lead to develop new tools and processes to ensure program accountability and transparency.Agency Mission: Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Program Mission: The mission of the Toxics Cleanup Program (TCP) is to protect Washington’s human health and the environment by preventing and cleaning up pollution and supporting sustainable communities and natural resources for the benefit of future and current generations.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 90% 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 9, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before September 8, 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.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:Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives(Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth *Click here for more informationAbout the Department of EcologyProtecting Washington State's environment for current and future generations is what we do every day at Ecology. We are a culture that is invested in making a difference. Join a team that is highly effective and collaborative, with leadership that embraces the value of people. To learn more, check out our Strategic Plan. Ecology cares deeply about employee wellness; we go beyond traditional benefits, proudly offering:• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.• An Infants at Work Program that is based on the long-term health values of infant-parent bonding and breastfeeding newborns.• Continuous growth and development opportunities.• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work.Our commitment to DEIRDiversity, equity, inclusion, and respect (DEIR) are core values central to Ecology’s work. We strive to be a workplace where we are esteemed for sharing our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.Diversity: We celebrate and appreciate diversity; our unique perspectives and abilities enrich us all and lead to innovative approaches and solutions.Equity: We champion equity, recognizing that each of us need different things to thrive.Inclusion: We intentionally create and hold space so that we all have meaningful opportunities to participate and contribute to Ecology’s work.Respect: We treat each other with respect and dignity, acknowledging the inherent worth of our diverse perspectives and lived experiences, even in times of uncertainty and disagreement.We believe that DEIR is both a goal and an action. We are on a journey, honoring our shared humanity and taking steps to demonstrate our commitment to a vision where each of us is heard, seen, and valued.The Reporting and Process Improvement Analyst is a multi-faceted role that will be heavily focused on process development and improvement, and change management. Your portfolio will include development of processes to enhance program performance in diverse areas such as: cultural resources compliance vis-à-vis contracts and grants, project management staff training compliance, establishing a supplier diversity program within TCP, and spearheading the implementation and transition of TCP’s Financial Services SharePoint launch. Another critical component of your role will be to validate, and analyze financial data for complex legislative reporting, and data to support potential policy changes within competitive grant programs and cleanup work. You’ll also be responsible for gathering financial data for external reporting requirements for the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and providing the program with tools and resources to comply with HEAL Act budget equity obligations.Duties of the Reporting and Process Improvement Analyst will include:• Gather, analyze, validate, and present complex financial data, including regarding areas of compliance.• Review and track financial data for consistency across various platforms and reports.• Develop methods and track program financial metrics, including those associated with Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act and the Model Toxics Control Act (MTCA) rule strategic plan.• Research and implement alternatives for external financial legislative reporting presentation.• Develop, manage, and maintain the Financial Services SharePoint, including the transition to the new SharePoint.• Present complex financial data, including findings and recommendations for change, to management team and other groups as needed.• Develop tracking tools and resources for compliance monitoring for cultural resources and project manager training.• Develop and implement tools, resources, and processes for Supplier Diversity outreach implementation and tracking.• Analyze competitive grant data, such as scores, for trend analysis and to identify areas for improvement.Required Qualifications:Years of required experience indicated below are full-time equivalent years. Full-time equivalent experience means that any experience where working hours were less than 40 hours per week will be prorated in order to meet the equivalency of full-time. We would calculate this by looking at the total hours worked per week, divide this by 40, and then multiply by the total number of months worked. Examples of the proration calculations are:• 30 hours worked per week for 20 months: (30/40) x 20 months = 15 months full-time equivalent• 20 hours worked per week for 12 months: (20/40) x 12 months = 6 months full-time equivalentExperience for both required and desired qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment, education, and volunteer experience. See below for how you may qualify.A total of eight years of experience and/or education as described below:• Experience providing senior level professional analyses to management, staff, and customers regarding complex issues that impact programs and policies.• Education in business administration, public administration, health administration, law, environmental law, finance, economics, statistics, environmental management, environmental or public policy, or a related field.All experience and education combinations that meet the requirements for this position:Possible CombinationsCollege credit hours or degree - as listed aboveYears of professional-level experience - as listed aboveCombination 1No college credit hours or degree8 years of experienceCombination 2I have 30-59 semester or 45-89 quarter credits.7 years of experienceCombination 3I have 60-89 semester or 90-134 quarter credits (AA degree).6 years of experienceCombination 4I have 90-119 semester or 135-179 quarter credits.5 years of experienceCombination 5A Bachelor's Degree4 years of experienceCombination 6A Master's Degree2 years of experienceCombination 7A Ph.D.1 year of experienceEcology seeks diverse applicants: We view diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect through a broad lens including race, ethnicity, class, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, immigration status, military background, language, education, life experience, physical disability, neurodiversity, and intersectional identities. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.Need an Accommodation in the application and/or screening process or this job announcement in an alternative format?• Please call: (360) 407-6186 or email: careers@ecy.wa.gov and we will be happy to assist.• If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can reach the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.• If you need assistance applying for this job, please e-mail careers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not send an email to this address to follow-up on the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page.• If you are reading this announcement in print format, please enter the following URL to your search engine to apply: https://ecology.wa.gov/About-us/Get-to-know-us/Jobs-at-Ecology.Application Instructions:It's in the applicant's best interest to submit all of the documents listed below. Applications without these documents may be declined.• A cover letter describing why you are interested in this position.• A resume outlining your experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to the minimum qualifications of this position.Please do NOT include your salary history. Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion, if applicable.For Your Privacy:When attaching documents to your application (such as Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD-214, etc.):• Please be sure to remove private information such as your social security number, date of birth, etc.• Do not attach documents that are password-protected, as these documents may not be reviewed and may cause errors within your application when downloaded.Additional Application Instructions for Current Ecology Employees:Please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as a classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources.Application Attestation:The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.Other Information:If you have specific questions about the position, please email Lyndsay Gordon at: Lyndsay.Gordon@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not contact Lyndsay to inquire about the status of your application.To request the full position description: email careers@ecy.wa.govWhy work for Ecology?As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.Joining Ecology means becoming a part of a team committed to protecting and restoring Washington State's environment. A career in public service allows you to help solve some of the most challenging problems facing our state, while keeping your health and financial security a priority. We combine one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation with a strong commitment to life/work balance.To learn more about The Department of Ecology, please visit our website at www.ecology.wa.gov and follow, like or visit us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or our blog.Collective Bargaining: This is a position covered by a bargaining unit for which the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) is the exclusive representative.Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.Note: This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. Once all the position(s) from the recruitment announcement are filled, the recruitment may only be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days.#LI-Hybrid