Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3)

Overview

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen

The Department of Ecology is hiring a Senior Payroll Specialist (Fiscal Analyst 3) within the Financial Services Division

Location and Schedule

• Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA (live within a commutable distance from the duty station upon hire).
• This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options.
• A minimum of one day per week in the office is required; additional in-office presence may be needed based on business needs.
• Schedules are subject to change based on position needs.

Application Timeline

In this position, you will serve as a senior specialist on the Payroll and Time Accounting team with expertise in payroll processing, 035 reconciliation, and health benefit administration.

Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit is located within the Fiscal Office. The Fiscal Office and Budget Office make up the Financial Services Division (FSD). The FSD is one of six administrative divisions that serve Ecology. The FSD's core work is to manage the agency's financial resources and support agency planning so the agency can meet environmental goals and strategic priorities. The Payroll and Time Accounting Unit supports the Fiscal Office Mission of delivering useful and timely financial information to all levels of agency management.

What you will do

For detailed information on how we calculate experience, please visit the Recruitment website.

Required Qualifications

Seven years of experience and / or education as described below :

Experience must include :

Examples of how to qualify :

Special Requirements / Conditions of Employment :

Desired Qualifications

If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Ecology does not use the E-Verify system; therefore, we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Application Process

Ecology 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 job seekers from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

Click "Apply" at the top of this page. Complete the entire application, including full work history and responses to all supplemental questions, and attach :

Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to complete the application thoroughly. A resume will not substitute for the "work experience" section of the application or vice versa. Applications with blank fields or supplemental question responses with comments such as "see resume" may be considered incomplete.

For detailed application information, please visit the Recruitment website.

Application Attestation : By submitting an application, you are affirming that the information contained in your application and on all attachments is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information, and any false or misleading answers may result in rejection of your application or dismissal if employed.

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If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and / or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format :

Questions?

About the Department of Ecology

Ecology is Washington State's environmental protection agency, committed to protecting, preserving, and enhancing Washington's environment for current and future generations. A career in public service at Ecology offers competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect (DEIR)

DEIR are core values at Ecology. We strive to be a workplace where diverse identities are heard, seen, and valued, and where all employees can contribute to our mission.

Ecology employees may be eligible for benefits including medical / dental / vision, retirement, leave, holidays, loan forgiveness, tuition waiver, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Collective Bargaining :

This position is covered by a bargaining unit with the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Note : This recruitment may be used to fill other positions of the same job classification across the agency. The recruitment may be used to fill additional open positions for the next sixty (60) days after all position(s) from the announcement are filled.

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