Financial Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) (Internal Only)

Financial Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) (Internal Only)

Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. This recruitment is open only to current Department of Ecology employees, including those on temporary or project assignments, and Ecology's Washington Conservation Corps members. The Shorelands & Environmental Assistance (SEA) program within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill a Financial Manager (Environmental Specialist 4) position.

Location : Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

Schedule : This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline : Apply by October 20, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered.

In this role, you will support both Ecology's mission and the SEA Program's mission by guiding two of our most dynamic sections Applied Coastal Research and Engineering (ACRE) and Washington Conservation Corps (WCC). You will provide both technical and financial expertise, helping staff successfully manage federal grants, receivable agreements, and payable contracts that keep critical projects moving forward.

As an Environmental Specialist 4, you will work under the general supervision of SEA's section managers and collaborate with Ecology's Financial Services, regional offices, local governments, other state agencies, and federal partners. You will independently manage the full lifecycle of financial agreements from application to project completion ensuring compliance with state statutes, rules, and policies.

What sets this role apart is the variety of partnerships and responsibilities. You won't just be tracking numbers you'll be at the center of connecting technical program work with financial requirements, ensuring both ecological outcomes and fiscal accountability.

What you will do :

• Provide technical financial assistance, structural and administrative guidance and support to the Applied Coastal Research and Engineering and Washington Conservation Corps sections. Recommends course of action to resolve issues or meet contract requirements.
• Evaluate financial tracking data to determine technical compliance with project deliverables and regulatory requirements.
• Provide back-up information with Ecology invoices, as needed.
• Use agency standard computer software applications to create, maintain, and print documents.
• Effectively use basic math skills and financial systems including a strong understanding of decimals, percentages, and fractions.
• Read, analyze, and interpret statutes, rules, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Compose routine correspondence, draft documents, and reports for review, comment, finalization and distribution.
• Communicate effectively and timely, expressively and in writing, with co-workers, agency staff, clients, stakeholders and the general public. Maintain effective working relationships. Participate in group processes and on teams.

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

Required Qualifications : Nine (9) years of experience and / or education as described below :

Experience : in environmental analysis, or environmental planning, or other allied field. Other allied field may include finance, grant and financial management for environmental agencies or assisting environmental sectors with financial and budgeting requirements.

Education : involving a major study in environmental, physical, or one of the natural sciences, environmental planning, finance, accounting, economics or other allied field.

Examples of how to qualify :

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.

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 our 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.

Need an Accommodation? If you need reasonable accommodation during the application and / or screening process, including this job announcement in an alternate format : Please contact us at 360-407-6186 or careers@ecy.wa.gov

Questions? For specific questions about the position location options, schedule, or duties, please contact Josiah Downey at Josiah Downey@ecy.wa.gov

If you need assistance applying for this job, are inquiring about the status of your application, would like to request the full position description, or have any other questions, please contact the Recruitment Team at careers@ecy.wa.gov