What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst I position at Washington County, Oregon?
The Planning and Development Services Division includes Community Planning, Transportation Planning, Current Planning, and Building Services. Their work includes maintaining the County's Comprehensive Plan, and updating the Community Development Code and Community Plans. It also includes preparing and updating the County's Transportation Plan, including bicycle and pedestrian planning.
The Position
The Management Analyst will be responsible for a variety of professional management assignments, including analysis of budgetary, administrative, and operational activities. This position is an important piece of the Department's finance team and the department as a whole.
During a typical month, a successful candidate will:
- Manage financial data for contracts and grants, including making payments to contractors and requesting revenue from grantors
- Manage the development and approval process of new grants
- Review and approve Purchasing Card transactions
- Approve transactions internal to the program
- Reconcile accounts
- Complete expenditure batch for internal services
Quarterly and annual processes include:
- Manage financial data for Annexations and Plan Amendments, including deposits, requests for additional funds, and refunds
- Budget development, monitoring, and reporting - including mid-year and year-end estimates
- Grant reconciliation
- Year-end Journal Entries
The ideal candidate will:
- Have prior experience working in public sector accounting and administration
- Have a strong background in Microsoft Excel and Word, including the use of Pivot Tables and V-Lookup functions
- Have experience using Oracle databases and understand building queries using table relationships
- Be able to work in the office at least 3 days per week
- Demonstrate experience working with people from diverse professional backgrounds
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 less traditional background. 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 of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications.
To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Management Analyst I.
- 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.
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.
Selection Process
- Apply Today: We ask that you 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 Law
- MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
- SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
- Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible.
- Reference Checks: The hiring manager will conduct reference checks on the top candidate.
- Salary Analysis & Conditional Offer: Human Resources will conduct a salary analysis for the successful candidate(s) and extend a conditional offer of appointment.
- Post-Offer Checks: Human Resources will conduct any required backgrounds or driving records (if the position requires them)
- Start Date: A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.
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 offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. 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 be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review 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 e-mail: Careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
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Questions Regarding This Recruitment? Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov
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Salary : $37 - $44
