Budget Team Manager
- Summary
King County's Office of Performance, Strategy and Budget (PSB) is seeking a leader to serve as the Budget Team Manager for PSB's Physical Environment (PE) team, which provides policy and budget support for Metro Transit, the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and the Department of Local Services. This position is one of four Budget Team Managers in PSB and will lead a team of about five Executive Analysts who prepare the County's biennial budget, develop supplemental appropriations as needed, monitor the financial position of County funds, evaluate the outcomes of County programs, and support business planning and other activities.
ABOUT THE OFFICE
PSB is a component of the Executive Department of King County government. It serves as a critical resource to the County's departments and agencies in developing and implementing budgets, strategic plans, business plans, financial plans, visual management tools, continuous improvement processes, and performance metrics. It is responsible for regional planning and implementation of Lean process improvement. PSB is committed to becoming an inclusive, collegial, and open organization that models the County's values. PSB employees enjoy a flexible workplace, a lunchroom that often features home-cooked snacks, and frequent opportunities for collaboration and celebration. For additional information please visit our website: www.kingcounty.gov/exec/PSB.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
As the only county in the United States named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant community with residents who represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the artistic and social traditions of many cultures. King County is changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.
The County continues to build on an enduring legacy of shared values of equity and social justice, employee engagement, innovative thinking, and continuous improvement. King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda aimed at advancing regional change and is developing the systems and standards necessary to achieve better outcomes for all of our residents, regardless of their race or income. All of these qualities make King County one of the nation's best places to live, work, and play.
King County provides a generous employee benefits package, including comprehensive health benefits, paid parental leave, and time to volunteer. For details, see: https://www.kingcounty.gov/audience/employees/careers/why-work-here.aspx
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Physical Environment Budget Team Manager focuses on supporting Physical Environment team members to make sure they have the skills, coaching, and opportunity to thrive in their jobs and careers. This position is also expected to provide leadership for the budget implementation of the Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP), to ensure that the capital budgeting process is stable and meets PSB's goals, and to coordinate policy issues across departments as needed. The position requires strong leadership and communications skills, comfort with budget processes and issues, a commitment to advancing County policy and priorities, and the ability to work with all types of people inside and outside of County government.
Please note: PSB values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans.- Job Duties
- Support team members by providing coaching, finding opportunities for training and skill development, and aiding long term career development.
- Manage overall team workload and make adjustments as necessary.
- Ensure that PSB processes are being followed consistently and that products meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
- Manage the development, preparation, implementation, and evaluation of department budgets and capital improvement plans.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with county departments, community partners, and other stakeholders. Identify intersecting issues, conflicts, and opportunities for collaboration across county departments and with external partners.
- Maintain a leadership role in the development and monitoring of capital budgets. Monitor capital project portfolios and coordinate standard reporting to the Council. Review cost-effectiveness and outcomes of initiatives, programs, and projects.
- Provide budget leadership and coordination for the implementation and institutionalization of the Strategic Climate Action Plan and act as a liaison for PSB on this key policy issue.
- Brief County leadership and other audiences on complex financial and policy issues in a clear and informative manner; and synthesize and communicate complex ideas and information to non-financial managers, elected officials, and program stakeholders.
- Serve as project manager on two or three complex projects that may focus on cross-departmental collaboration and areas of high priority.
- Be able to work effectively with the Deputy Budget Director and other Budget Supervisors to coordinate responsibilities for various aspects of the County's budget and financial monitoring processes.
- Work effectively with all PSB team members to increase collaboration across the Office.
- Provide backfill for team members as needed.
- Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
- A commitment to leading and supporting a talented group of employees
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to innovate, embrace data, and solve problems
- Talent for working with partners and stakeholders to address issues collaboratively
- Comfort with providing constructive feedback and coaching when necessary
- A master's degree in public policy/administration, finance, economics, business, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree and longer work experience.
- At least five years of experience with budgeting and/or finance.
- Experience managing people, projects, or processes.
- Supplemental Information
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED: To apply for this appointment, you must provide three application components: 1) a resume, 2) a cover letter, and 3) a fully completed King County application form which is available online at www.kingcounty.gov/jobs (NeoGov). Please note: do not leave sections of the online application incomplete with the notation "see resume". For further inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Seth Watson at 206-477-5330 or seth.watson@kingcounty.gov.
SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness, and qualifications. Competitive candidates will be invited for interviews, which are tentatively scheduled for the week of June 24. The interview process will include an exercise to test the candidate's ability to develop a response to a policy or management issue in a short period of time. Reference checks will be conducted for final candidates.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout King County in timely manner.
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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and 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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01Describe your experience managing teams, processes, and projects.02Describe the length and nature of your analytical experience in one or more of the following areas: • Finance • Business and Systems Analysis • Program/Policy Evaluation • Economic Analysis • Other03Describe why you are interested in public service.04I acknowledge that I have submitted a fully complete online application (did not write "see resume"), a letter of interest, and a resume.
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