Management Analyst I

Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) is looking for a motivated team player to join our Business Operations team as a Management Analyst. WCCLS partners with local public libraries to connect people to provide excellent countywide services, and the Management Analyst performs critical administrative work to support that mission.

In this role, you will work with contract administrators to set up and execute contracts and work with County Procurement to create purchase orders. You will also support multi-agency meetings for WCCLS by compiling agendas, taking minutes, and setting up both virtual and in-person meetings. You will also assist with a variety of accounting and human resources tasks.

As a Management Analyst, on any given day, you may find yourself:

• Coordinating procurement and contracts
• Supporting and taking notes for WCCLS meetings
• Assisting with accounting tasks and processes
• Updating accounting processes and procedures
• Backing up certain human resources tasks and personnel actions
• Serving as a liaison to County departments, especially internal services

To review a comprehensive list of essential duties, please use this link: Management Analyst I

Hybrid Opportunity

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. You must have access to reliable transportation to appear in person at the WCCLS offices in Hillsboro, as determined by business needs. Employees must reside in Oregon or Washington.

The ideal candidate has the following experience and skills:

• Accounting or auditing background, public sector preferred
• Procurement and contract administration background
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work independently
• Ability to partner collaboratively and provide excellent customer service balanced with adhering to compliance requirements

About WCCLS

WCCLS is not a library. We are a partnership among Washington County, nine cities, and three non-profit organizations that operate local libraries. WCCLS provides the majority of funding for all public libraries in the county. We are a Washington County department of 36 FTE that supports 16 public library locations, giving patrons access to 1.5 million items in our shared collection. WCCLS reduces costs by efficiently centralizing operations such as our shared catalog, logistics, digital library collections, IT, and more. Learn more about WCCLS at wccls.org/about.

Your Team

The Business Operations Team is integral to the success of WCCLS. The team consists of two management analysts, a senior accounting assistant, and a senior financial analyst (supervisor). We support WCCLS in contracts, accounting, human resource, and administrative tasks.

Who You Work With

You will report to the Senior Financial Analyst and work with other WCCLS teams, county departments, library staff, and/or partner libraries in Washington County.

Who You Serve

The Business Operations Team supports all WCCLS teams and serve as liaisons to other County departments.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of responsible work experience in administrative, operations, budgetary, and similar analyses; OR
• Associate 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
• Bachelor's Degree in public or business administration, finance, economics, statistics, accounting or a related field that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant, including your volunteer experience.

Additional Requirements:

• This position will be required to pass a criminal background check.

Next Steps:

1. Apply today! In lieu of a resume, you are required to complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Act.
2. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for MQs after the posting closes - after March 23, 2025.
3. Subject Matter Expert (SME) Review: Depending on the number of applicants that meet MQs, a SME panel may perform an in-depth evaluation of your application materials, including your responses to the supplemental questions. This process will begin after March 30, 2025.
4. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who successfully pass the SME review as soon as possible.
5. Conditional Offer of Appointment: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend an offer of appointment.
6. Post-Offer Check: The successful candidate(s) will undergo background and reference checks.
7. Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.

Please note: This recruitment may be used to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies in the same classification, or job family, that may become available within the next six-month period.

Our Commitment to You

We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration, and work-life harmony. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A 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 at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

Additional Resources

• Questions about this recruitment? Contact Elle at elle_krueger@washingtoncountyor.gov
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