Public Works Finance Administrator

Public Works Finance Administrator

This position works 40 hours per week. The position allocated to this class performs leadership, management, and professional work as the head of the County's Financial Division. The Public Works Finance Administrator is responsible for the planning, organizing, and directing of all activities related to the County's Public Works department. Key positions reporting to this position include the Utility Billing Manager, Accountants, and department payroll personnel. Management responsibilities include planning, organizing accounting and financial activities of the Public Works department. Work may include regional districts / agencies served by the respective department. Develops and implements process for fiscal accounting policies and procedure related to internal controls. Developing major divisional policies and procedures and performing long-range planning and programming of public facilities. The position requires considerable exercise of independent judgment, discretion and initiative and a high degree of contact with city, county, state and federal agencies; engineering and construction firms; private individuals; developers; attorneys; and elected officials. Work is performed under the guidance and supervision of the County's Public Works Director who reviews the work through regular contact, conferences, reports and overall evaluation of results achieved. In addition, the Environmental Services Administrator makes presentations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the activities of the division and proposed official actions to be taken by the Board. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Examples of Duties

• Provides strong leadership for the Division, emphasizing adherence to core values and embracing the principles of continuous improvement and fostering employee development.
• Develops, implements and ensures compliance with comprehensive accounting and financial policies, controls and procedures for use internally.
• Manages and supports a variety of accounting and financial reporting systems, including accounts receivable, cash management, investment, debt, etc., that impact the financial performance and reporting for the County and the regional districts / agencies, where applicable.
• Assists in the hiring of staff; trains staff, assigns work, and evaluates the performance of staff. Administers or recommends appropriate corrective and / or disciplinary action.
• Analyzes, designs, and manages new and modified computer applications. Works with the Information Systems Department to develop and maintain automated accounting systems.
• Analyzes, designs, develops and maintains financial statements.
• Supervises staff in the preparation of financial statements.
• Research legislative actions and RCW's as they relate to and impact the financial responsibilities of the assigned department.
• Advises elected official / department head and other agency officials on fiscal issues.
• Assists other departments and regional districts / agencies in the design, development and implementation of financial and accounting systems.
• Ensures effective communication of accounting and financial policies and procedures to staff in the assigned department, other County departments and regional districts / agencies.
• Reviews and works with the Grant Manager on FEMA and CARES rules and reporting.
• Works with County and regional officials to ensure financial policies and procedures are implemented and adhered to.
• Directs and provides leadership for the preparation of annual budgets and for financing of programs.
• Monitors and provides leadership on employee development and personnel matters for the division to ensure consistent application of County policies and procedures.
• Under the guidance of the Public Works Director, coordinates the divisions efforts with other County departments, and city, state and federal agencies.
• Interfaces as appropriate with the Board of Commissioners and other boards, City Councils, agencies, regulatory agencies, and the general public.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

Minimum Requirements

Selection Factors

Employee Benefits Summary

The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change.

Paid Time Off

Spokane County Observed Holidays Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County. PTO Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years. Vacation For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language). Sick Leave Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated. Other Leaves Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as : bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave.

Insurance Benefits

Medical Insurance Two plans are currently available : Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods : 15th and last day of the month). 2024 Rates : Premera Employee Only : $38.04 per month Employee & Spouse : $149.52 per month Employee & Family : $209.60 per month Employee & Child(ren) : $136.16 per month Kaiser : Employee : $35.92 per month Employee & Spouse : $140.56 per month Employee & Family : $196.06 per month Employee & Child(ren) : $128.58 per month Dental Insurance Two plans are currently available : Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. 2024 Rates : Delta Dental Willamette Dental Employee : $5.74 per month Employee : $5.98 per month Family : $11.48 per month Family : $11.96 per month Group Life Insurance The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to