Deputy Director - Finance & Business Operations Division
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Finance
Posted on October 1, 2024
Salary
$161,595.20 - $204,838.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Appointed
Job Number
2024-LC22807
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
The Finance & Business Operation's Division is searching for an innovative leader and change agent with a keen focus on Equity and Social Justice, LEAN continuous improvement, and delivering great value to internal and external customers. To be successful, you need to be a confident, collaborative, and mature leader who excels at coaching and developing others so that they can perform at their best. The position also requires strong communication skills combined with excellent interpersonal, political, and people management skills. You must also be able to lead others with purpose and vision and be a driver for results.
Reporting to the Director of the Finance and Business Operations Division, the Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing division-level budget preparation and financial management, human resource administration, continuous improvement initiatives and operating systems, performance metrics, and Equity and Social Justice programs. The Deputy Director serves as the back-up for the Director and is as a member of the Division's management team.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate the following knowledge, skill and ability to:
Position Information:
The Application/Selection Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
Email: liz.callahan@kingcounty.gov
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.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
$161,595.20 - $204,838.40 Annually
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Appointed
Job Number
2024-LC22807
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Summary
The Finance & Business Operation's Division is searching for an innovative leader and change agent with a keen focus on Equity and Social Justice, LEAN continuous improvement, and delivering great value to internal and external customers. To be successful, you need to be a confident, collaborative, and mature leader who excels at coaching and developing others so that they can perform at their best. The position also requires strong communication skills combined with excellent interpersonal, political, and people management skills. You must also be able to lead others with purpose and vision and be a driver for results.
Reporting to the Director of the Finance and Business Operations Division, the Deputy Director is responsible for overseeing division-level budget preparation and financial management, human resource administration, continuous improvement initiatives and operating systems, performance metrics, and Equity and Social Justice programs. The Deputy Director serves as the back-up for the Director and is as a member of the Division's management team.
Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate the following knowledge, skill and ability to:
- Champion a work culture of learning and respect that has a dual emphasis on continuous improvement (LEAN) and Equity & Social Justice.
- Oversee and manages the Director's Office team responsible for the following areas: Finance, Human Resources, Continuous Improvement, Equity and Social Justice, and special projects.
- In partnership with the Director, direct the development and implementation of the division's vision for the future, strategic goals and objectives, workforce management, performance measures, operational strategies, policies, best practices, and initiatives.
- Foster collaboration with other agencies on a wide range of financial issues and is a change agent for communicating and implementing countywide policies and standards that promote consistency and equity across the enterprise.
- Focus on performance metrics at the division and county level that drive actions and influence decision-making; also conducts analyses and develops recommendations on key financial policy issues for senior leaders.
- Take the lead in initiating actions to sustain employee engagement, including the development and/or oversight of action plans involving annual employee engagement surveys.
- Manage special projects that are complex and challenging and often involve multiple agencies or interdepartmental teams.
- Model the way for others, especially involving everyday actions and behaviors that are consistent with King County's values.
- Have experience as a people leader, including management level experience leading operations and/or analytical teams.
- Be a champion for Equity & Social Justice, which includes understanding systemic racism and being comfortable having candid and sincere conversations with employees, customers and stakeholders about race and equity in our work.
- Be a champion of LEAN processes and standard work, with an emphasis on visible performance measures and customer-focused results.
- Have an exceptional record of successfully managing, developing, and/or implementing strategic initiatives, policies, and systems to achieve stated outcomes. Also, understand how to manage complex projects including scoping and organizing resources, developing work programs, and facilitating multi-disciplinary teams.
- Have strategies and ideas to continue reinforcing a culture of employee engagement which supports the development, learning, coaching, and team-building necessary for the workforce of the future.
- Have excellent communication skills, verbal and written, with the ability to tailor messages to a wide range of audiences. Be comfortable advising and partnering with senior and executive-level management about complex initiatives, polices, and issues.
- Be adept at managing conflict by using collaboration and influencing skills that drive others to consensus and achieve shared interests. Also demonstrate managerial courage by asking the tough questions or making difficult decisions when needed.
- Exhibit emotional intelligence by being humble and carefully listening to others. Also promote a vibrant and fun work environment that recognizes individuals and teams for their contributions and accomplishments.
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will hybrid/remote as business requires.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
- Union Representation: This position is not represented.
The Application/Selection Process:
The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.
The selection process typically consists of a phone screen, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Liz Callahan, Senior Recruiter
Email: liz.callahan@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
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.
Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
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.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. 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.
King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
- Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
- Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
- Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
- 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite activity centers
- Employee Giving Program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.
NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.
For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.
