Clark County, Washington

Title: Program Assistant - Public Works, Business Services Location: Partially Remote (Washington/Oregon Only) Public Service Center Full time Job Description: Job Summary This Program Assistant position reports to the Compliance Services section manager and is a key participant in several departmental processes, such as contract analysis, grant analysis and reporting, program performance monitoring, and process improvement development. As part of these processes, this position collaborates with program and administrative staff across the Public Works department on a range of projects and tasks. The incumbent is expected to work independently to plan, design, and implement program elements. The Compliance section within Public Works is intended to provide the department with direction and support for regulatory and statutory compliance, grant reporting, financial reporting, and continuous improvement. The successful candidate for this position will have some experience in driving organizational improvements within a government setting or similarly regulated environment. This position is represented by Local 307 CO - Washington State Council of County and City Employees. This position does have the option of a hybrid remote work schedule. However, the candidate selected MUST reside in either Oregon or Washington, no exceptions. Qualifications Education and Experience: Program Assistant positions typically require a job related degree or three to five years of experience related to the specialized area. Depending on area of assignment, a degree may substitute for some or all of the required experience. Knowledge of: General accounting principles and practices; BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System for State and Local Governments); computer applications related to financial reporting (database, spreadsheet, word processing); research methods and information sources; relevant computer- based systems and applications; principles and techniques of project management; federal and state grant and program regulations, including OMB circulars; local government operations. Ability to: Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships. Analyze and solve complex problems and explain results in writing. Interpret, apply, and explain federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations. Meet deadlines established by granting agencies, including reporting deadlines for multiple grants. Evaluate and improve department service delivery through enhancement of procedures, systems, organizational approaches and record keeping; develop and demonstrate effective customer service techniques. Employment References will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. It is the general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. First review of candidates will be May 1st. This recruitment may close at any time on or after the first review date with no additional notice. Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: - Prepare monthly grant requests for reimbursement, monitor budgets and balances to process grant invoices. Maintain documents to support the grant billings. - Provide advanced, technical grants accounting support work involving varying fiscal years, create spreadsheets and reports, and answer complex questions complying with department and County policies and procedures for program managers/staff, and auditors. - Complete grant reports, fiscal spreadsheets, journal entries, reconciliations, and research work. - Read and interpret grant language and contract language for compliance issues. Address any non-compliance issues with program personnel, management, or providers. - Monitor, analyze and maintain financial transactions and accounting for a wide variety of grants funded by Federal, State, and local sources. - Reconcile contracts to grants, and internal fiscal reports. - Reconcile Projects and Grants to the general ledger. - Review grant contracts and binders, file and/or refer to fiscal reports and correspondence to/from grantors. - Be familiar with 2 CFR part 200, subpart F and the Washington State LAG Manual. - Complete contract close-out reports for approval. - Track revenues and expenditures by funding source. - Report financial grant information from a variety of revenue sources with multiple element codes. - Create policies and procedures as needed to adapt to new financial systems or other programs. - Maintain knowledge of department operations and systems. - Perform work within accounting parameters established by the department and applicable federal and state laws and regulations. - Attend mandatory training sessions and, as time permits, other training related to the position. - Workday financial platform knowledge or experience a plus. - Strong computer skills with proficiency in Adobe Pro, Outlook, Excel and Word. - Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong time management, critical thinking, decision making, and problem-solving skills. - Willingness and ability to work cooperatively in a team environment while maintaining an independent body of work. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and in writing. - Gathers and compiles information and prepares journal entries, reports and analyses in response to problems or as assigned. - Perform other duties as assigned. - Inherit new tasks if time permits. Equal Opportunity Employer Clark County is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, access, and delivery of all county services. Employee Benefits and additional compensation Clark County provides regular full-time and part-time employees with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, life insurance and long-term disability, retirement, and deferred compensation. Some types of employees in some positions and bargaining units might have different benefits and additional compensation. Retirement Information All Clark County employees must participate in a WASHINGTON STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM PLAN (PERS, PSERS or LEOFF).Employee contributions begin the first day of work. Current contribution rates vary by plan but could range from 5% to 15% of gross pay, depending on the plan choice.

Title: Parks Capital Programs Specialist - Public Works remote type Partially Remote (Washington/Oregon Only) locations Public Service Center time type Full time job requisition id R004048 Job Summary Clark County is looking for an experienced Parks Capital Program Specialist. This position is located within the Public Works Department, Parks and Nature Division. The Community and Region Clark County is the fastest growing county in the state of Washington. The county is home to over 500,000 people and continues to be a place where families choose to relocate when schools and housing prices are considered. The urban core of the county, the City of Vancouver, is situated on the north bank of the Columbia River just a few miles from downtown Portland. Vancouver has quickly become an appealing option to Portland given its modern Columbia River waterfront development along with its diverse collection of downtown shops and restaurants. Clark County also has vast access to natural areas including mountains, trails and countless miles of rivers for rafting, boating and fishing. If you are passionate about parks and open space development and stewardship this is a great professional opportunity. You will be working on projects throughout the county in a park system that is truly unique. Clark County Parks provide diverse recreation opportunities for residents and visitors alike. The park system includes both urban parks, regional recreation focused facilities and more traditional natural resource-based parks in natural areas and along shorelines. The Parks and Nature Capital Program Specialists will work with the Planning and Development Team to develop and implement the 6-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) including the coordination, bidding and implementation oversight of several Major Maintenance projects annually. In addition, our new team member will serve in a support role from time-to-time on park planning, budgeting, scheduling and construction management on new and renovated facilities throughout the county. The Parks Capital Program Specialist works under supervision of The Planning and Development Manager. Clark County provides regional parks, special facilities, regional trails, greenways, and natural areas throughout the county, along with neighborhood and community parks and sports fields in or near the urban unincorporated area (Vancouver urban growth area). Additional information about the division can be found at https://clark.wa.gov/public-works/clark-county-parks. This position does offer a hybrid/ remote work schedule. The candidate selected must reside in either WA or OR. No exceptions. Engineer positions are represented by PROTEC17, Professional and Technical Employees. Qualifications Education and Experience: The Capital Program Specialist position requires a job related bachelor’s degree, such as Business Administration, Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, or other related discipline and minimum two (2) years related work experience; or Associates Degree in a related discipline and minimum of four (4) years related work experience. Knowledge of: Public agency and parks or public works system operations and financing; organizational and management practices as applied to the development of park and trails projects; capital program planning, scheduling, and monitoring; grants and contract administration; methods and procedures of finance including grants accounting; application and interpretation of county, state and federal laws and regulation relevant to park and trails capital programs; understanding of current trends and practices within park and trails capital program development and implementation. Ability to: accomplish multiple priorities/projects within established timeframes; develop and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of county and other government officials, community groups, and the general public; coordinate with other professional and technical staff; ensure completion and maintenance of project documentation and reports; manipulate large and complex databases; work independently and within multidiscipline teams to plan, finance and construct park and trails capital projects; apply and interpret county regulatory codes; develop and adhere to departmental policies and procedures; adhere to work standards and codes applicable to the job; communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Selection Process: Resume and other documents must be attached together in the 'Resume Upload' section of the application. Multiple files are allowed, but all applicant attachments must be uploaded simultaneously, as there is no way to edit or append uploaded materials after submitting the application. Application Review (Pass/ Fail) - An online application is required. Attaching a resume does not substitute for a completed application; incomplete applications will not pass the application review. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Practical Exam (Pass/Fail) - This recruitment may require a practical exam which will be job related and may include, but not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. Oral Interview - The interview will be job related and may include, not limited to, the qualifications outlined in the job announcement. Top candidate(s) will continue in the process. Employment references will be conducted for the final candidates and may include verification of education. It is general policy of the County that new employees should be hired at the lower steps of the applicable range and advance through the range at the normal progression. Examples of Duties Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Support the development of the annual 6-year Parks CIP including collecting economic, geometric, zoning and land use information; prioritizing projects and adjusting schedules as necessary; estimating and forecasting funding sources; tracking project costs and allocating the funding for budget and audit compliance. Develop criteria and prioritize potential projects for the various programs as well as soliciting and coordinating public involvement as necessary. Act as a “client” on specific park and trails capital projects representing the County’s needs and interests. Coordinate closely with the park and trails capital project managers, park planners and other teams to deliver projects on-time, on-budget and within schedule. Work when necessary with consultant teams involved in design of park and trails capital projects. Prepare preliminary project scopes and initiate capital project work orders to start official cost tracking within the Public Works accounting system. Represent the County when necessary at public meetings, open houses and hearings. Prepare information for and make presentations to official boards, including the Board of County Council, the Parks Advisory Board, the Neighborhood Association Boards, etc. Respond to and work with Operations staff on in-house capital project implementation. Assist the general public by answering questions and making referrals relative to Park and trails capital programs. Prepare administrative reports, develop correspondence, record and comprehensive reports as assigned, in support of park and trails capital programs. Perform other related duties as assigned. This execution of the duties of this position occurs in a variety of settings mostly in an office environment. To perform the essential tasks, incumbents must be able to: see, read, communicate in person and over the phone, hand write and perform basic keyboard functions. Must have the mental ability to perform complex mental tasks and to reason and relate overall concepts for specific projects. This position requires incumbents to be available to work a variety of work hours to meet the job requirements which may include working on occasional weekends and evenings. Salary Grade Local 17 Engineers.9 Salary Range $33.26 - $44.90- per hour