[Jobs] Business Manager position with Washington Dept. of Services for the Blind

Wed Jun 14 16:46:57 CDT 2006

	From www.dop.wa.gov

Deadline June 15

Business Manager

$52,600 - $65,600 year

Location
The position is located in Lacey.

The Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) is
seeking candidates for the position of Business Manager. This position
reports to the
Assistant Director for Business Services, and serves as the principle
assistant for business management services.

Agency Overview
The Department of Services for the Blind is committed to providing
quality services to blind and visually impaired citizens. Persons of
working age are
participants in vocational rehabilitation programs oriented towards
competitive employment outcomes. Older blind services are focused on
maintaining independent
living capabilities. The Department also provides counseling and
referral services to families of preschool children who are blind or
visually impaired.
The Department is relatively small, employing approximately 70 people.
We encourage involvement and collaborative working relationships between
employees,
our State Rehabilitation Council, consumer groups and other
stakeholders. We recognize the fact that the alternative skills of
blindness are an essential
foundation for blind and visually impaired citizens who want to enjoy
economic and social independence, and to share in the prosperity of our
vibrant economy.

Principle Responsibilities

This position accomplishes multiple business administration and
financial management functions directly supporting the Assistant
Director for Business Services.

Financial Management:

This position serves as the agency Chief Budget Officer and must possess
a strong understanding of state budgets, federal grant awards and
financial policy
and procedure

Responsible for the development, coordination and submittal of the
agency biennial budget, allotment and federal grant management.

Primary responsibility for agency financial analysis, cost benefit
analysis, cost allocation, accounting and internal auditing

Primary responsibility for the management of agency business services
including telecommunications, contract, facility and records management.

Supervises the Lead Fiscal Analyst providing general agency wide fiscal
accounting support and coordination.

Strategic Planning:

Coordinates and assists the Assistant Director in the development and
submittal of agency strategic plans in compliance with OFM Operating
Budget Instructions.

Integrates agency goals and strategies with budget planning to support
Priorities of Government (POG), the OFM Activity Inventory, and
Government Management
Accountability and Performance (GMAP) processes.

Program Analysis and Caseload Forecasting:

Provides analysis and annual written reports documenting program
performance as well as financial and caseload trends.

Identifies program issues, trends and population data that influence
agency performance and recommends resource allocations to address these
issues.

Risk Management:

Coordinates and assists the Assistant Director in the development and
implementation the agency Risk Management program to include Safety,
Security, Loss
Prevention programs and Disaster Response/Recovery and Business
Resumption planning.

Participates as a member of the Management Team. Provides clear and
positive leadership to employees and customers of the Department.

Candidate Profile

The Department of Services for the Blind is most interested in
candidates who match the following profile:

Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related
field, OR four (4) years experience developing and managing state agency
budgets and
federal grants;

Expert knowledge of state automated budgeting and accounting systems;

Minimum of two (2) years experience in effectively supervising
employees, including delegation, coaching and mentoring;

Demonstrated general business process management experience.

NOTE: Candidate materials will be reviewed and evaluated by the hiring
authority and DSB staff. The ability to specifically address the
elements listed
in the above Candidate Profile in the application materials will be
essential in determining which candidates will be selected for
interview.

Compensation/Benefits
Maximum annual compensation is $65,600, depending upon qualifications.
Washington State offers a generous, competitive benefits package
including annual
and sick leave, health, dental and life insurance, retirement, and an
optional deferred compensation program.

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply by submitting the following materials by
the noted deadline:

A letter of interest that addresses the desirable qualifications and
candidate profile described above

A current chronological resume

A list of five references (two supervisors, two peers, and one
subordinate)

Applicant Profile Data Form (voluntary).

Application materials may be sent via e-mail to Ellen Drumheller at
elldrumheller at dsb.wa.gov and/or send print copies via mail to:

Ellen Drumheller
Washington State Department of Services for the Blind
PO Box 40933; 402 Legion Way, Suite 100
Olympia, WA 98504-0933
Voice/Message: 360 586-7022; FAX 360-586-7627

Application materials will be accepted until June 15, 2006.
Electronically submitted applications are preferred and encouraged. The
state of Washington
actively supports diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity
employer. Applicants wishing assistance or alternative formats in the
process
should contact Ellen Drumheller at (360) 586-7022, E-mail:
elldrumheller at dsb.wa.gov

If you have decided to apply for this position, we would appreciate your
voluntary cooperation in responding to the
Applicant Profile Data Form.
This information will assist in ensuring equal employment opportunity
and is strictly confidential, available only to authorized personnel.

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