Finance Administrator (Administrator IV)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in financial management including: accounting, contracts management, federal grants management and reporting, budget development, and complex financial analyses.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the technical aspects of budget development, including: preparation and justification of the budget, financial modeling and analysis; and ability to interact effectively with program managers and budget personnel by providing financial information to facilitate budget formulation and execution.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and communicate accounting/financial data to technical (budget/finance background) and non-technical audiences.
• Experience reviewing and approving contracts.
• Demonstrated ability with multi-tasking and project management simultaneously in a dynamic environment while meeting deadlines and time constraints
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability in problem solving and resolving conflicts. 

Desired Qualifications: 

• Certified Public Finance Officer.
• Certified Governmental Financial Management.
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Business or related field.
   AND
• Advanced knowledge of grants management and public sector budgeting.
• Experience providing human resource support.

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.

Application Process

If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.

If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

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.

Who May Apply

This career service position is open to all qualified candidates.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application -The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Supplemental Questions -The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Resume - Your resume should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Cover letter– Please share why you are interested in this position and any aspects of your education, training, and/or experience that you feel make you a highly qualified candidate for this position.

(Please note: additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above). 

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en. 
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department. 
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership 

This position is not represented by a labor union.

Contact

If you have questions or would like more information about the recruitment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.