Business & Finance Officer III (SDA)

Full Job Description

In addition to the current opening, this recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future career service Business and Finance Officer III positions within the Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP) over the next 6 months.

Shape Financial Strategy for Environmental Impact in King County!

King County’s Water and Land Resources Division (WLRD) is seeking a collaborative and analytical financial professional to step into a Business and Finance Officer III (BFO III) Special Duty Assignment for the next nine (9) months.

In this role, you will help guide critical financial planning and analysis that supports environmental programs serving communities across the region.

This is a unique opportunity to apply your financial expertise to meaningful public service—supporting programs that advance environmental health, scientific innovation, and equitable outcomes.

You’ll work closely with program leaders to ensure resources are aligned, budgets are sustainable, and financial insights inform decision-making at a pivotal time as we prepare for the upcoming biennial budget cycle.

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About the Role

In this role, you will serve as a key financial partner to programs within WLRD’s Finance and Administration Section, with a primary focus on supporting the Environmental Lab and Science and Technical Support teams.

You will analyze historical expenditures, forecast budget variances, and help identify opportunities and risks to inform future budget development.

You’ll collaborate directly with managers and program leads to develop work plans, staffing models, and budget strategies that align with operational needs and County priorities.

This includes maintaining current-year budget integrity, supporting interagency reimbursements and service billing, and ensuring compliance with grants and agreements.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with complex data, building financial models, and translating analysis into clear, actionable insights.

You’ll play a critical role in strengthening financial systems, improving reporting tools, and supporting data-informed decision-making across programs.

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About the Team

The Finance and Administration (F&A) Section supports WLRD by promoting strong financial stewardship, transparency, and strategic resource management. Our team partners with programs across the division to ensure that funding is aligned with operational goals and community impact.

In this role, you will work closely with staff in the Environmental Lab and Science and Technical Support sections—teams that provide essential services to protect public health and the environment.

Together, we support initiatives that advance environmental quality, scientific excellence, and equitable outcomes for communities throughout King County.

We value collaboration, continuous improvement, and thoughtful problem-solving, and we are committed to creating a workplace where diverse perspectives are welcomed and supported.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.

Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

As a Business and Finance Officer III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Requirements

What You Will Be Doing:

• Manage, monitor, and coordinate assigned operating budgets by performing financial and program expenditure and revenue forecasts and analysis, identifying budget variances, and developing strategies to address them.
  
  
• Collaborate with managers and leads on developing an annual work program and staff allocation models and compile foundational financial data and analyses in preparation for future operating budget requests.
  
  
• Prepare financial tracking documentation, reconciliations, milestone tracking, and financial status reports for multiple programs and financial reporting systems.
  
  
• Develop financial performance measures, including dashboards, to track operational efficiency, and perform analytics on large data sets to create meaningful reports for decision makers.
  
  
• Ensure compliance with interlocal and interagency agreements and federal and state grants, including managing interagency reimbursements and external service billing.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications You Bring:

• At least three years of experience in business analysis, financial reporting and forecasting.
  
  
• Experienced in budget development using King County’s enterprise-wide financial applications - Oracle EBS, BI Insight, and Public Budgets Cloud Services (PBCS).
  
  
• Ability to plan and set priorities appropriately, work on multiple projects simultaneously, and prioritize competing assignments with tight deadlines.
  
  
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Excel e.g. formulas, functions, formatting, pivot tables, etc.
  
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, financial modeling, and reporting ability.
  
  

Competencies You Bring:

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Tech Savvy: Anticipating and adopting innovations in business- building digital and technology applications.
• Optimizes Work Processes: Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

It Would Be Nice if You Also Bring:

• Experienced in developing and maintaining financial models.
  
  
• Experienced in developing cost allocation and rates.

Additional Information

Working Conditions:

Work Location: The Director's Office works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting.

The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible

Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117

Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Special Duty Assignment position with an anticipated duration of nine (9) months.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

We will review applications based on clarity, completeness, and alignment with the qualifications outlined in this posting. To receive full consideration, applicants should clearly demonstrate the following in their materials:

• Experience using enterprise-wide financial applications (e.g., Oracle EBS, BI tools, or comparable systems). Describe your role, how you used these tools, and the impact on budgeting, reporting, or decision-making.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Highlight specific functions and tools you’ve used (e.g., pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis, automation) and provide examples of how they improved efficiency, accuracy, or insights.

To apply, please submit a:

• Complete Application (The responses on your job application 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 (Your cover letter should detail your background and what you can bring to this position and will be used in the screening process; we’re looking for original writing that showcases your relevant job experience)

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jamie Jensen-Young at 206-263-8779 or jjensenyoung@kingcounty.gov.

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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.

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