Fiscal Specialist 1 (FS1) Green Hill School | Chehalis

Full Job Description

Job Title: Fiscal Specialist 1 (FS1) Non-permanent
Location: Green Hill School | Chehalis, WA - Full-time on-site, in Office.
Closes: Feb 8, 2026
Salary: $3,581 - $4,771 Monthly. The indicated salary does not include the on-site 24/7 5% premium pay.

This position supports the Department of Children, Youth, and families (DCYF) mission to protect children and support families, so they flourish by ensuring that the Green Hill School incarcerated youth assets are safeguarded and accounted for in a timely and accurate manner.

Working within very strict deadlines, this position shares in the responsibility to provide administrative support to the Time and Attendance Supervisor in processing and record keeping involved with payroll time and attendance which includes: fiscal calculations, reconciliations, audits and entries of all time and attendance source documents within the Statewide Leave Tracker and Human Resource Management System (HRMS) payroll system for Green Hill School.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:
This position requires extensive knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), DCYF Administrative Policies and Procedures. Conducts compliance reviews while exercising independent judgement to verify and apply rules and regulations. Works with Supervisors to problem solve leave or schedule issues and to make necessary corrections. Provides consultation and technical assistance to Supervisors and employees on the use and processing of leave, including using Leave Tracker. Monitors Leave Tracker and HRMS to endure accurate leave balances/information and conduct audits to find discrepancies. Conducts analysis and reconciliation of attendance records. This position is the main point of contact for Green Hill School and DCYF Payroll office and is crucial for the day-to-day functions of the institution to continue to provide a healthy safe environment for the youth.

Some of what you'll get to do:

• Conduct compliance review while exercising independent judgment to verify and apply rules and regulations.
• Work with supervisors to solve problem and attendance source document issues and take corrective action when necessary.
• Provide consultation and technical assistance to managers, supervisors and employees on the appropriate use and processing of leave including using Leave Tracker.
• Enter approved leave request, overtime, standby, call back, part-time hours, shift differential and schedule changes into Leave Tracker and the HRMS payroll system
• Set up new/rehires in Leave Tracker and update Leave Tracker as needed.
• Prepare and enter fiscal calculations of part-time hours, part-time holiday accruals, shift differential, overtime, standby, and LWOP into Leave Tracker and HRMS payroll system.
• Audit and analyze leave balances in relation to the eligibility criteria for the various types of leave programs.
• Conduct bimonthly payroll processing of leave and attendance.
• Investigation of inquiries and problem resolution.

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent education/experience totaling three (3) years.

OR

• Three (3) years fiscal record keeping experience that may include Human Resource Management System (HRMS) OR Leave Tracker system experience.

AND

• The ability to take action to learn and grow.
• The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all the following:

• Demonstrated experience with HRMS, AFRS, and Leave Tracker.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Washington State leave and payroll processes.

How do I apply?
In addition to completing the online application, applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position.
• Resume (current/updated).

Supplemental Information:
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Benefits eligibility for this position may be different than what’s listed in the benefits tab of this recruitment announcement, for more information on employee benefits eligibility visit-Public Employee Benefits Board (PEBB).

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Veronica Jones (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at veronica.jones@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (360) 664-1960.

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