DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE MANAGEMENT

The applicant may reside anywhere within the State of Arizona.

Salary: $61,591 - $66,000 Annually 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

*First Resume Review: May 4, 2026*

This position is responsible for managing the financial operations and processes of the DFFM Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) Program. This includes performing federal grant, agreement, and task order financial planning, analysis, and professional administration at the statewide level for the agency. This position works closely with other program managers (GNA, Finance, Procurement, Operations) to manage the GNA business portfolio. The incumbent leads all aspects of system and procedural development to meet the financial demands of GNA business operations.

• Manage the tracking of agreement and project spending. Track stumpage, bond and surety payments, and other payments. Manage timber sale financial information and program revenue. Track and monitor federal reimbursements. Assist with Purchase Request development and closeout Purchase Orders.
  
• Develop financial plans for federal agreements and modifications. Track program accounting and perform reconciliations in coordination with the Finance team. Monitor funding levels and expenditures to ensure compliance and timelines. Perform grant and contract administrative duties.
  
• Develop and manage the financial tracking system for the GNA Program, including agreements, grants, partner funding, and projects.
  
• Develop narrative, financial, and statistical program reports.
  
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position

Knowledge of:

• State, Federal and agency policies, procedures, program rules, regulations and operating procedures relating to payroll and travel.
  
• Comprehensive knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the State of Arizona Accounting Manual (SAAM).
  
• Financial management principles and practices. Office computer applications used in conjunction with State of Arizona applications AZ360, APP, and eCivis.
  
• Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
  
• Principles and practices of auditing procedures.
  

Skills in:

• Managing payroll, fixed asset, billing, budget and financial operations.
  
• Using computers and related software applications.
  
• Excel and pivot tables.
  
• Time management.
  
• Written and verbal communications.
  

Ability to:

• Build financial tracking systems.
  
• Learn, understand and apply state and federal laws as well as state and agency rules, procedures and policies.
  
• Establish and implement effective administrative programs and procedures.
  
• Manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  
• Analyze complex problems and identify alternative solutions.
  
• Handle multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
  
• Establish and maintain effective professional relationships.
  
• Ability to drive on State business.

• Degree in accounting/finance, or related field and 3 years of relevant accounting/finance experience.

• Arizona Drivers License
  

Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
  
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program, learn more at hr.az.gov/family-leave-expansion).
  
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
  
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Wellness plans
  
• Tuition reimbursement eligible after one year of employment

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
  
• Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
  
• Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
  
• The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Selene Rojas at srojas@dffm.az.gov for assistance.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 623-236-6664. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.