Drinking Water FISCAL ANALYST 2

Initial Posting Date:

06/26/2024

Application Deadline:

11/03/2024

Agency:

Oregon Health Authority

Salary Range:

$4,998 - $7,647

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Drinking Water FISCAL ANALYST 2

Job Description:

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), Drinking Water Services is recruiting for a Drinking Water Fiscal Analyst to provide support to the Public Health Division to advance the primary mission and goals of the Drinking Water Services section to ensure safe drinking water for all Oregonians. This position is responsible for leading, overseeing, and coordinating fiscal operations of new programs established by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the existing Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). The Drinking Water Fiscal Analyst is the primary fiscal advisor for infrastructure funding and will be responsible for budget development, preparing funding and grant reports, and monitoring the financial operations of the DWS section. This position advises the DWS Section Manager and BIL Programs Coordinators in the development and management of program level budgets, oversees statements of work and the business components of grants and contracts while assuring program fiscal operations comply with state and federal law and fiscal policies. This position functions as the primary liaison with federal funding agency, state Financial Services, and Office of Contracts and Procurement for budget, fiscal, grant, and contract development. This position will also collaborate with program managers and coordinators to resolve fiscal concerns and discrepencies.

OHA values service excellence, leadership, integrity, health equity and partnership and has a strategic goal to end all health inequities by 2030.

The OHA mission is helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental, and social well-being through partnership, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. OHA’s work is organized into three broad goals: Improve the lifelong health of all Oregonians, increase the quality, reliability, and availability of care for all Oregonians and lower or contain the cost of care so it is affordable to everyone.

This is a full-time, permanent position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What's in it for you?
The public health division is a team of passionate individuals working to promote health across the lifespan of individuals, families, and communities. We value and support unique perspectives using a trauma-informed approach and aim to reflect these values in our hiring practices, professional development, and workplace. We are committed to racial equity as a driving factor to improve health outcomes for all communities that experience inequities.

• We offer exceptional medical, vision and dental benefits packages for you and your qualified family members, with very low monthly out-of-pocket costs. Try this free virtual benefits counselor by clicking here: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/pebb/pages/alex.aspx  
• Paid Leave Days:
  • 11 paid holidays each year
  • 3 additional paid "Personal Business Days" each year
  • 8 hours of paid sick leave accumulated every month
  • Progressive vacation leave accrual with increases every 5 years
• Pension and retirement programs
• Optional benefits include short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Click here to learn more about State of Oregon benefits.

Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

OHA values health equity, service excellence, integrity, leadership, partnership, innovation and transparency. OHA’s health equity definition is “Oregon will have established a health system that creates health equity when all people can reach their full potential and well-being and are not disadvantaged by their race, ethnicity, language, disability, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social class, intersections among these communities or identities, or other socially determined circumstances. Achieving health equity requires the ongoing collaboration of all regions and sectors of the state, including tribal governments to address: the equitable distribution or redistributing of resources and power; and recognizing, reconciling, and rectifying historical and contemporary injustices.” OHA’s 10-year goal is to eliminate health inequities. Click here, to learn more about OHA’s mission, vision and core values.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of progressively responsible experience that included the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system.

OR, five years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management or program analysis. Experience must have included modeling, forecasting and analyzing fiscal information.

OR, successful completion of the Department of Administrative Services Budget and Management Public Administrative Trainee Program.

Desired Attributes

• Experience in creating and maintaining a work environment that is respectful and accepting of diversity among team members and the people we serve.
• Knowledge of Excel, Microsoft Word, Hyperion, and experience and education relating to fiscal services, and a working knowledge of SFMA. Experience with state accounting and Hyperion or other query tools highly desired.
• A high level of knowledge and understanding of financial principles and generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) is highly desirable and beneficial for this position.
• A college degree encompassing financial and business knowledge, and experience with performing or participating in the audits process is also preferred.
• Industry experience with water system or other infrastructure projects is also beneficial.
• Technology skills to keep all data secure whether working onsite or remotely.

How to apply:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Cover Letter, no more than 2 pages, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the Desired Attributes section of this announcement.

Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment.  For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

Questions/Need Help?

If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act contact: Juan McGruder at Voice: [503-302-0454     ] (TTY 711) or Email: juan.a.mcgruder@oha.oregon.gov.

TTY users  may dial 711 or 1-800-735-2900.

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Additional Information

• Please monitor your Workday account, as all communication will be sent to your Workday account. You must have a valid e-mail address to apply.
• Candidates gathered from this job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies.
• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. Click here for more information about veterans’ preference. If you checked that you are a veteran, we will ask you for your documents later in the process.
• Oregon Health Authority (OHA) does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.  OHA is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
• If you are offered employment, the offer will be contingent upon the outcome of an abuse check, criminal records check and driving records check, and the information shall be shared with the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Office of Human Resources (OHR). Any criminal or founded abuse history will be reviewed and could result in the withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment.
• Please only attach documents that are related to the position. Additional documents that are attached will not be reviewed.
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The Oregon Health Authority is committed to fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class (race, sex, veteran status, disability, age, color, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation) in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary by completing a review of your application materials to evaluate your related education, experience, and training for this position.

The Oregon Health Authority is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity and anti-racism.