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The Office of Chehalis Basin{rel="nofollow"} (OCB) within the Department of Ecology is looking to fill the* OCB Financial Manager* (WMS Band 2) position. This position is located* in our *Headquarters Office in* *Lacey, WA.{rel="nofollow"} Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station.

The Chehalis River Basin is Washington's 2nd largest watershed, and this role is unique because it specifically supports Chehalis River Basin-related flood damage reduction. The region has had more federally declared flooding disasters than any other part of Washington State, and in this role, you will be managing a biennial multi-million-dollar capital appropriations that support flood damage reduction and habitat restoration activities. You will be directly supporting contract and grant development for projects that support real people solving real problems "on-the-ground". In doing this, you will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of partners such as the Chehalis Basin Board, other state and local agencies, and tribal governments. The Office of Chehalis Basin (OCB) and the Chehalis Basin Board's (Board) legislative directive is to aggressively pursue implementation of an integrated strategy and administer funding for long-term flood damage reduction and aquatic species restoration in the Chehalis River Basin. We are looking for applicants who are creative problem solvers who can consider different perspectives, and find new, innovative ways to support our work. Strong candidates will have the flexibility to rapidly respond to emerging issues, and work well with a variety of interested parties, government staff and officials as collaborative partners. As an agency, our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment for current and future generations. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages cooperative relationships, effective resource management, teamwork, professionalism and accountability.   Program Mission: The Office of Chehalis Basin{rel="nofollow"}'s (OCB) primary purpose is to aggressively pursue implementation of an integrated strategy and administer funding for long-term flood damage reduction and aquatic species restoration in the Chehalis river basin. Tele-work options for this position: *This position will be eligible for up to a 90% tele-work schedule. *Applicants with questions about position location options, tele-work, and flexible or compressed schedules are encouraged to reach out to the contact person listed below in "other information." Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change.

Application Timeline: This position will remain open until filled, we will review applications on April 22, 2024. In order to be considered, please submit an application on or before April 21, 2024. If your application isn't received by this date, it may not be considered. The agency reserves the right to make a Hire any time after the initial screening date. 

Please Note: We will review all applications received before the date above. Additional reviews after this date typically only occur if we