Fire Fiscal Analyst; FA

Fire Fiscal Analyst (FA1)

Recruitment #2026-6-A437. Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA).

Location:

Natural Resources Building, Olympia, WA. Salary: $4,108.00 – $5,506.00 Monthly. The salary range includes a general wage increase of 2% for all state employees effective July 1, 2026.

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within the WFMD Incident Business group as a Fire Fiscal Analyst 1. The Fiscal Analyst 1 works closely with other team members to analyze various reports, conduct research, and compile documents related to Wildland Fire expenditures and Fire Management Assistant Grant (FMAG) claims. Another key duty is performing day-to-day fiscal tasks, including coding, preparing payable requests, and reviewing outstanding receivables.

The position also assists with fiscal year-end tasks for the Wildland Fire Management Division and provides backup support during periods of high workload.

• Compile and analyze documentation for Wildland Fire Expenditures associated with Fire Management Assistance Grants (FMAG).
• Review and code Wildland Fire payables and prepare invoice payment requests (IPR).
• Assist with special projects as assigned: ad hoc reports, documentation retrieval, assistance with fiscal year-end close, and gathering documentation for litigation requests.

Required Qualifications: You must meet all the required qualifications and competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• One (1) year of relevant experience in accounting, budgeting, finance, or payroll, or a combination of relevant experience and/or education.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Required Competencies:

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial reports.
• Collect and organize financial data in accordance with prescribed guidance.
• Effectively prioritize tasks by importance and urgency to ensure key responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Organizational skills to create and maintain files, and dedication to accuracy with an eye for detail.
• Understand basic accounting procedures like journal entry creation (including preparation of supporting documentation), debits/credits, and review and running basic reports.
• Understand, apply, and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, including GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to function in a high-performing team.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention, and requests are followed.
• DNR
  
  Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• Works in an open cubicle located on the 4th floor of the Natural Resources building and is subject to noise and interruptions.
• Periodic visits to DNR facilities may be required, but will generally remain in Thurston County.

• Associate degree (to include 18 quarter or 12 semester hours of accounting, auditing, or budget management credits).
• Experience using Washington state financial systems, such as the Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS), FES, and Natur
  
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• User-end experience with Workday or similar ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems.
• Proficiency in applications such as Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, and basic Microsoft Excel formulas.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for more information.