Hybrid Business and Finance Officer III bei King County, WA
King County, WA · Seattle, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Hybrid
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Seattle
About the Department
King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s mission is to protect public health and the environment by collecting and cleaning wastewater while recovering valuable resources for a thriving Puget Sound region. We manage one of the largest wastewater treatment systems in the nation for nearly 2 million people. Our diverse organization of more than 1,000 employees is committed to being at the forefront of environmental sustainability while delivering strong value to public dollars and outstanding and equitable service to our customers. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a highly collaborative and dynamic workplace, join us in creating clean water for the people who live, work, and play in King County – now and for generations to come. You can find more information about WTD in our 2025 Community Report.
About the Role:
The primary function of this position is the development, implementation and monitoring of operating budgets for all sections of WTD. This will be provided through financial and trend analysis, communication with WTD's leadership team, utilization of current financial systems, awareness of the King County's, DNRP's, and WTD's mission, vision, values and goals and use of continuous improvement tools.
About the Team:
This position is within WTD’s Finance and Administration(F&A)Section, which serves the essential role of ensuring that financial resources are in place to fund the Division’s priorities and decision-making is well-informed regarding financial risk, optimization trade-offs, financial equity, and compliance. In managing WTD’s large portfolio of financial activities and processes, F&A performs numerous functions including rate-setting, budget development and oversight, capital finance, contracting, technology services, central service administration, accounting, audit and compliance, payroll, utility billing, and more. In F&A we value cultivating a culture where you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and offer new ideas while building and maintaining enduring relationships.
Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment.
We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. We prioritize accountability to our ratepayers and operate a well-managed agency that services over 2.3 million King County residents. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial, and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Business and Finance Officer III (BFO III), you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Position Duties
- Develop the biennial operating budget, staffing projections, sewer rate add packages and fund reallocations for all sections of Wastewater Treatment Division.
- Monitor operating budgets. Prepare trend analysis of major expenses (including position management), report significant variances and recommend potential mitigating action for management. Report budget status to and facilitate meetings with section managers, assistant managers and supervisors monthly.
- Monitor utilities, chemical procurements, service contracts, receipts and payments under specific service contracts, and purchase orders, based on specific requirements for each section within WTD, as required. Follow up on issues as necessary.
- Lead special projects and analysis including reorganizations, cost containments, cost allocations and other management analyzes of consequence to the organization.
- Develop recommendations for financial, operational and policy decisions
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications Your Bring:
- Experience in public sector budgeting, finance, and managerial and financial accounting.
- Experience in researching, analyzing and interpreting financial information.
- Experience in budget and financial information systems.
- Skill in oral and written communications, including public speaking, detailed report writing, and facilitating meetings.
- Knowledge of current standards and developing trends in public sector budgeting, managerial and financial accounting, including GAAP and GASB.
- Skill in time management and project management.
- Skill in working on several projects simultaneously.
Competencies You Bring:
Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:
Advanced Microsoft 365 skills.
Other Qualifications
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically once a quarter. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department’s vision of Green Where We Work.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends to meet business needs. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117.
NOTE: Salary reflects $1.00 per hour contribution to the Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust Fund.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Complete Supplemental Questions
For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Rodney O. Dungo
HR Analyst
[email protected]
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division: Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and our WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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