Aquatic Invasive Species Budget Coordinator (Financial Analyst III)

State of Utah • Full-time • Salt Lake, Utah, United States • $54.90k - $64k / year • 1d ago

Salary: $26.41 - $30.80 Hourly

Location : Salt Lake County, UT

Job Type: Full Time

Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number: 43325

Agency: 560 Department of Natural Resources

Unit: 5025 DNR DWR SL GENERAL LAW ENFORC

Opening Date: 11/18/2024

Closing Date: 12/4/2024 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Recruiter: Karen Weir / kweir@utah.gov / 801-538-7425

# of Openings: 1

Location: 1594 W North Temple Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.

Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.

Driver License Requirements: Employees hired for this recruitment will be subject to the Driver Eligibility standards found at the following link: https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/search/driver%20eligibility/Current%20Rules

EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, dial 711 or TTY: 800-346-4128.

Job Description

Job Title: AIS Budget Coordinator (Financial Analyst III)

Job Description:
If you're a detail-oriented budget and accounting professional with excellent written communication skills - and an affinity for wildlife and the outdoors - this might be the perfect job for you. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is looking for a motivated individual who works well independently and as part of a team who can develop grant proposals, monitor grant funding, and provide budget management and oversight at the programmatic level. The successful applicant will coordinate the budget for Utah's Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program at the DWR's office in Salt Lake City. The program protects Utah's waterbodies and waterways by stopping the spread of invasive aquatic species, including quagga muscles.

Principle Duties:

Ensure program expenses are managed appropriately
Communicate with state and federal agencies, partner organizations, and other entities regarding applicable budget and funding issues.
Help develop, oversee, and evaluate the AIS program budget.
Provide oversight for program budget, cooperative agreements and contracts.
Ensure adherence to applicable purchasing policies and procedures.

The Ideal Candidate:

At least 5 years of demonstrated successful work experience in a budget and accounting field.
A practical understanding of the principles and practices related to public-sector budgets and budget management.
A bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, public administration, an
applicable natural resource field, or another closely related field.
The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal communication abilities that help build trust and positive relationships with Division employees, partners, and stakeholders.
The ability to find creative, pragmatic ways to solve problems and improve processes.

Why you should join our team:
When you work for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, you're helping improve the quality of life for everyone who calls the Beehive State home. Utah's abundant wildlife populations directly result from active, hands-on work by our employees and partners. Division employees give Utahns and visitors to the state something to smile about and stories they can't wait to share with their friends and family. Plus, the generous paid time off and incredible health benefits help ensure that you can spend quality time with your loved ones. In addition, you will receive great benefits and generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your loved ones and have a positive work-life balance.

Below is a summary of the benefits offered to state employees:
Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):

3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan.
There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage.
5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.
4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCare

Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):

Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems before 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.
Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.
- Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))
- Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.

Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.
Paid Time Off:

Annual and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.
We have 12 paid holidays.

The DivisionFor more information about the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Resources click

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, skills, and abilities
Required

At least three (3) years of demonstrated successful work experience in a budget and accounting field
Budget management responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse people verbally and in writing
Proficient in using Microsoft Office and Google Suite software products

Preferred

An advanced degree in accounting, business management, public administration, an applicable natural resource field, or another closely related field
Five (5) years of demonstrated successful work experience is a field relevant to the position

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. In addition to typical office risks, this position also includes risks associated with remote work if the successful applicant is authorized to telework.*

Work Schedule:

This is a full-time position 40 hours a week, this position doesn't require work on weekends and evenings due to unexpected circumstances. However, overnight travel may occasionally be required to attend meetings, conferences, and support projects. The DWR's Salt Lake office is the primary duty location for this position, but there is some flexibility for remote work.*

Requirements:

Valid driver license

*Please note, a position's eligibility for telework is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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The interview selection process is based on the answers to the supplemental questions listed below. It is imperative that information provided on the application and job profile is detailed and clearly outlines your work experience and skills. Your answers to the supplemental questions must be documented in your work experience and job profile. "See resume" is not an acceptable response for any question. Failure to follow these instructions will result in disqualification from further consideration for this position.

I have read and understand the above statement.

02

The beginning wage for this position will be between $28.45 - $29.97 hourly.
Are you willing to accept the salary described above?

Applicants selecting "NO" will not be considered or interviewed.

03

Are you currently working for, or have you ever worked for Utah Division of Wildlife Resources?

04

Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in a natural resources field. Additional preference will be given to candidates with a master's degree in a wildlife-related natural resources field or other applicable field that is beneficial for the position. Select the highest level of academic education that you've completed.

High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above

05

What was the field of study of your academic education above?

Business management
Public administration
An applicable natural resource field
Another closely related filed
Other
None of the above

06

How many years of full-time work experience in a wildlife-related natural resources fieldor other applicable field that is beneficial for the position?

Less than 3 years
3 - 6 years
7 - 10 years
11 -15 years
15 or more years

07

Please rate your level of professional experience monitoring and managing budgets, contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.

No experience
Limited experience
Moderate experience
Extensive experience

08

If you answered "No experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer to the question above was something other than "No experience" provide DETAILS of your professional experience monitoring and managing budgets, contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. Be sure to describe your responsibilities, the amount of budget you were responsible for and how you monitored expenditures, etc..

09

Rate your professional work experience where your responsibilities included working on aquatic invasive species programs that included coordination with partners at federal, state, and local levels.

No experience
Limited experience
Moderate experience
Extensive experience

10

How many years of professional work experience do you have that involve working with state and/or local elected officials and policy makers to strengthen support for wildlife management and wildlife conservation policy issues?

No experience
Less than 3 years
More than 3 years

11

If you answered "No experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer to the question above was greater than "No experience", provide DETAILS of your experience including the position, when the experience was gained and a brief description of the applicable responsibilities.

12

Please rate your level of professional work experience where your responsibilities included building professional relationships with state and local elected officials, municipal government representatives and non-governmental organizations.

No experience
Limited experience
Moderate experience
Extensive experienced

13

If you answered "No experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer to the question above was something other than "No experience" provide DETAILS of your professional work experience building professional relationships with state and local elected officials, municipal government representatives and non-governmental organizations.

14

How many years of professional experience do you have coordinating people from different areas of an organization to work together as a team?

No experience
Less than 1 year
1 - 3 years
3 - 5 years
5 or more years

15

If you answered "no experience" to the question above type N/A in the space provided. If your answer to the question above was something other than "no related experience" please provide DETAILS of those cross-functional team coordination experiences including employer(s) who provided experience, time spent in the roles and the number of employees you coordinated.

16

Rate your experience researching, interpreting and writing/drafting policy documents related to natural resource conservation and wildlife management. For the purpose of this question, policy includes state statute/code, administrative rule, agency policies and guidelines.