BUSINESS & FINANCE OFFICER III
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES & PARKS
WATER AND LAND RESOURCES DIVISION
Annual Salary Range: $63,032 - $79,898 (2007 Rates)

Job Announcement:  08PJ7774

OPEN:  5/5/08    CLOSE:  5/26/08

 

 WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to the general public. First consideration will be given to career service employees of King County who are members of International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 117—Professional and Technical that meet the minimum required qualifications for this position.

WHERE TO APPLY: Required forms and materials may be sent by one of the following ways (must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date): 

• In person delivery or US mail:

Pamela Johnson, Human Resources Manager - 201 South Jackson, #600, (KSC-NR-0600), Seattle, WA 98104 or

• Via email:  pamela.johnson@kingcounty.gov  (Postmarks will NOT be accepted) or
• Fax: 206-296-0192

 Contact (206) 296-1958 for questions regarding this announcement.   FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:

• King County Application Form (http://www.metrokc.gov/ohrm/jobs/JobApplications.htm) 
• Resume and Cover Letter

 You must complete and submit all required materials; failure to submit all required forms and materials will prohibit further consideration.   

SELECTION PROCESS: Applicants will be screened for qualifications, clarity and completeness of application materials. Competitive applicants will be those with the most recent and relevant demonstrated qualifications. The most competitive applicants will be invited for an oral and/or written examination and interview.

 

WORK LOCATION: King Street Center, 201 South Jackson St., Suite 600, Seattle, WA, 98104. 

WORK SCHEDULE: This full-time position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime eligible. The work schedule is 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Weekend, holiday and evening work, including attendance of evening meetings, will be required from time to time.  Flexible working hours and/or days may be arranged. 

BENEFITS: King County offers a generous benefits package including: employer paid medical, dental and vision benefits with the option of family and domestic partner coverage at little or no added cost; and annual paid leave consisting of12 days sick leave, 12 days vacation, 11 holidays and two personal holidays. Employees also receive paid annual training; a free transportation pass good on Metro, Pierce, Community and Sound Transit; and access to the exercise facility and indoor bike room at King Street Center. This position will participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement Plan and the option to participate in the King County’s deferred compensation plan. 

PRIMARY JOB DESCRIPTION: This position is located in the River and Floodplain Management Unit within the Water and Land Resources Division and will oversee and implement a wide range of lead budget, finance, and accounting functions and provide high level capital program budget and finance support in support newly formed King County Flood Control Zone District. Responsibilities include managing and performing sophisticated and complex financial, accounting, cost and activity-based-accounting, grant project accounting, and program expenditure and revenue analysis, assessments and evaluations. This position serves as the primary source of expertise for issues related to capital finance and budget for the King County Flood Control Zone District’s capital improvement program.  Information on the District is available at http://www.metrokc.gov/dnrp/wlr/flood/flood-control-zone-district/default.aspx and additional information on the 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan is available at http://dnr.metrokc.gov/wlr/flood/fhmp/index.htm.

 PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Responsible for managing and coordinating all budgeting function which include performing sophisticated and complicated financial, accounting, cost and activity-based-accounting, grant project accounting, and program expenditure and revenue analysis, assessments and evaluations.
• Work with unit manager and supervisors to develop the annual capital budget request for the River and Floodplain Management Unit including developing reports and recommendations for financial, budgetary, operational, capital and policy decisions. 
• Monitor budget performance, identify variances, and work with management and program staff to develop strategies to address budget variances.
• Review accounting and budget reports and, when appropriate, prepare necessary financial tracking documentation and reconciliations for multiple funds and financial reporting systems.
• Work with project managers to prepare financial aspects of contracting and procurement documentation, grant billings, progress reports and other necessary documentation to ensure payment from grantors as well as payment of contracts and invoices.
• Establish and maintain additional financial tracking system for capital programs to allow real time regular reporting of progress.
• Serve as lead to coordinate special analytical projects.

 

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting, economics, business or related field, or four years of related experience, or combination of college coursework and experience.
• At least three years of progressively responsible budget and fiscal management experience commensurate with the responsibilities of the position.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing, coordinating, and tracking annual budget development in a complex environment with multiple funds, revenue sources, detailed project accounting requirements, and complex labor reporting.
• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated ability in project and financial accounting concepts and principles including generally accepted accounting principles and indirect cost accounting
• Ability to interpret county code and financial policies related to budget and accounting issues.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.
• Working knowledge of capital project management and accounting.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to work productively with core work groups, management, central budget staff, auditors and outside agencies. Ability to work independently under limited supervision with ability to prioritize assignments, often with conflicting priorities.
• Strong organizational, documentation and customer service skills.
• Ability to work on multiple tasks accurately and quickly in a high pressure/short deadline environment.
• Ability to grasp issues quickly and manage changing priorities.

 DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of public sector accounting, budgeting, auditing, and financial and managerial accounting.Knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of King County departments and systems.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office environment with minimal exposure to health and safety hazards. Heavy workloads, deadline pressure and interruptions due to changing priorities are not uncommon. 

UNION MEMBERSHIP: This position is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 117—Professional and Technical. Union membership and accompanying monthly dues will be required within 30 days of employment.

  

Position Number:  74-5674-8163-6030