Budget Analyst Analyst

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon's environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Budget Analyst (Fiscal Analyst 2) in Portland, Oregon.
Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency's mission to protect and improve Oregon's environmental quality. The Central Services Division (CSD) assists the Agency in achieving its mission by providing central management services for the agency in accounting, budgeting, information systems, human resources, health and safety, training, policy and organizational development, purchasing, and facilities management. The division serves headquarters and 3 regional divisions, the Vehicle Inspection Program, and the Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division. Services are provided for over 700 positions, various local and regional governments, and directly to citizens.
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What you will do! You will be responsible for all phases of budget development and execution for assigned program, determining budgetary needs for existing and new programs, including analysis and forecast of revenue and expenditure trends, capital outlay, and program modifications. You will review and analyze accounting data and spreadsheets to prepare fiscal status reports, comparing actual expenditures and projections to operating budget and legislative budgets. You will maintain a general knowledge of all agency program budgets. In addition, you will provide information to Division Administrator and Manager regarding all budget-related issues.
What's in it for you! The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for ? Minimum Qualifications:
5 years of progressively responsible experience that include the preparation, analysis, and administration of a budget or fiscal system; OR 5 years of professional-level experience in accounting, fiscal auditing, management, or program analysis, some of which 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 Substitutions:
A Bachelor's degree in business, public or non-profit management, finance, accounting, public policy, political science, public administration, economics, or a related degree may substitute for 3 years of the required experience. A graduate-level degree in any of the above areas may substitute for 4 of the 5 years of experience needed. Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Experience with financial systems analysis. Experience working with complex cost structures with multiple fund sources. Experience using accounting, budgeting, and data warehouse tools such as ORBITS (Oregon Budget Information Tracking System), ORPICS (Oregon Position Information Control System), SFMA (Statewide Financial Management Application), and OBIEE. Advanced MS Excel, MS Access, and OBIEE skills. Experience with integration of complex financial systems. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills; ability to use tact, diplomacy, and good judgment to communicate clearly and effectively with employees at all levels, sometimes in stressful situations, and often to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations. Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to form independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment. Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing priorities, complicated assignments, and tight deadlines. Experience with applying for federal grants and administration of a grants program. Working Conditions: DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.
This position will be based out of DEQ's Headquarters office, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.
This position requires occasional travel on official State business for meetings, trainings, conferences, seminars, and public hearings, some of which may include evening work, overnight stays, and /or weekend work. There may be extended work hours during budget preparation and Legislative Session.
How to Apply: (complete the application in full)
External Applicants Click on the "Apply" button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information. Internal Applicants (current State of Oregon employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for assistance. Helpful Tips: Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Workday performs best in Google Chrome. Click here for Resources and a Job Support Page .  Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the "What are we looking for?" section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.
Veterans Information: DEQ provides veterans' preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans' preference, please visit Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: . For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans' preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.
Pay Equity: As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Work Authorization: DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Maddy Ouye, Human Resources Analyst, at or . TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at .