Job Description
Note: This job will be posted through 11:59 PM of the day prior to the end date listed.
Current Washington County Employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Job Type:
RegularPay Range:
$36.58 - $44.45 HourlyDepartment:
Land Use and TransportationFLSA Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptAbout the Opportunity:
This position supports the budgetary, accounting, and contracting needs of the Community Planning and Transportation Planning Cost Centers. Regular duties include reconciliation of costs that get distributed across programs, making payments to contractors, managing grants, purchasing card transaction approvals, and completing expenditure batches for internal services. Annual responsibilities include budget development, year end grant reconciliation and reporting, and monitoring and supporting Annexation and Plan Amendment activities.
This position is currently eligible for hybrid work located in Hillsboro, OR.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge:
• Financial principles and practices in local government.
• Principles, practices, and methods of government budget preparation and administration techniques.
Skills:
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing to convey information to others.
Ability To:
• Research and analyze financial, budgetary, operational, and organizational problems, evaluate alternatives, and reach sound, logical, fact-based conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain files, records, and documentation
• Prepare a budget.
To review the complete classification, including the full list of knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) associated with this position, use this link: Management Analyst Class Spec Link
About the Department/Division:
The Community Planning and Transportation Planning Cost Centers are housed within the Planning & Development Services Division of Land Use & Transportation. Community Planning is responsible for the preparation, maintenance and periodic update of Washington County’s land use planning documents and ordinances, including the comprehensive framework plan, rural/natural resource plan, and all community plans. Transportation Planning covers a range of transportation policy and planning issues, transportation (roadway, transit and trail) corridor studies, individual project support and planning through the project
development stage.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; OR
Associate's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities; AND two (2) years of responsible professional work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, financial, or similar analysis; OR
Four (4) years of responsible work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, and similar analyses.
Selection Process:
You can review our standard selection process here.
Our commitment to you:
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We promote employee development and offer an award-winning benefits and wellness program as well as an opportunity to serve and support our vibrant community.
Veterans' Preference:
If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review the instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or email: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
Status of Your Application:
You will be advised by email of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. Please note that Washington County communicates with all candidates via email.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Brighton BohnenkampEmail Address:
[email protected]