Business and Finance Officer I - TLT/SDA

Business and Finance Officer I TLT/SDA

Salary

$41.75 - $52.92 Hourly

Location

Chinook Building 401 5th Avenue Seattle, WA

Job Type

Term-Ltd

Job Number

2026SMD26898

Department

DPH - Public Health

Division

Community Health Services

Opening Date

05/14/2026

Closing Date

5/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

C9 : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Admin

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

• Description
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Summary

Public Health Seattle & King County Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) is seeking a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) or Special Duty (SDA) Business and Finance Officer I to join its innovative team! The Business and Finance Officer I supports highly complex invoicing and payment for over $10 million annually for 25+ programs, ensuring compliance with multiple Federal and local funder requirements. Were looking for candidates to manage contracting processes and work in close coordination with the Finance Manager, Data and Contracts Specialist, and Contracts Manager.

The Health Care for the Homeless Network (HCHN) contracts with 10+ community-based agencies to provide medical, mental health, substance abuse, and case management services to vulnerable homeless individuals and families in Seattle and King County. Services are provided in shelters, day centers, on the street, and in other locations where homeless people congregate.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last 18 months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. For Special Duty Assignment interest, you must be a Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 months.

Commitment To Equity and Social Justice

Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nations history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.

The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.

We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.

To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx

Work Schedule

Typical work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. This is a non-exempt position and is subject to the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.

Remote and Onsite Work

The HCHN Admin Team 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 at the Chinook Building located at 401 Fifth Avenue, Seattle, WA 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 departments 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.

Job Duties

• Play a key role in multi-step process to ensure timely submission, review, approval and payment of contractor invoices. Track all steps in the process to ensure timely and accurate payments to community partner agencies.
• Develop and apply expert knowledge of regulations related to contractor invoice payments and back up documentation.
• Work with contractors and program staff to address discrepancies on invoices and statements.
• Maintain invoice documentation and other financial records in established structure.
• Assist with preparation and response to financial audits.
• Monitor and report expenditures and revenues and perform budget maintenance activities such as fiscal adjustments, forecasting, and more.
• Conduct routine and well-defined financial studies to evaluate proposed expenditures or programs such as cost-benefit analysis, and billing.
• Assist with administration of grants and contracts.
• Extract, organize, and review financial records, data and reports from Oracle financial system to ensure the accuracy of expenditures.
• Support use of county-issued credit cards by staff and gift cards for clients.
• Follow up and ensure closing of open purchase orders.
• Process travel expense reimbursement.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the following (Minimum):

• Experience with contract invoice payments.
• Demonstrated experience performing quality assurance on financial data.
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving, decision-making and analysis.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, while completing accurate detailed work products within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse staff and community partners.
• Experience working with federal and state grants.
• Advanced aptitude with Microsoft.

The most competitive applicants will have the following experiences and qualifications (Desired):

• Knowledge of governmental accounting and finance.
• Experience with King Countys Oracle EBS Financial System.

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington States best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, were changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nations best places to live, work and play.

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.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Who May Apply

This position is open to all qualified applicants.

The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process.
• Supplemental Questions The responses to the supplemental questions 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.
• Letter of Interest Please share why you are interested in this position and any aspects of your education, training, and/or experience that you feel make you a highly qualified candidate for this position.

(Please note: additional attachments will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process if not outlined as a required application material as outlined above).

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.

Contact

If you have questions or would like more information about the application process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.

Necessary Special Requirements

• The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
• The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment.
• For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
• Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
• Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
• Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
• Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
• When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
• If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact your recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Union Membership

This position is represented by PROTEC 17.

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:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide whats best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• 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: eligible King County employees may 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
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

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.

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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Do you have experience with contract invoice payments?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes, please briefly describe your experience with contract invoice payments, number of years of experience and where you acquired this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

03

Do you have demonstrated experience performing quality assurance on financial data?

• Yes
• No

04

If yes, please briefly describe your experience performing quality assurance on financial data, the number of years of experience and where you acquired this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

05

Do you have experience working with federal and state grants?

• Yes
• No

06

If yes, please briefly describe your experience working with federal and state grants, the number of years of experience and where you acquired this experience. If you do not have this experience, please type N/A.

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Do you have experience working with King Countys Oracle EBS Financial System?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have knowledge of governmental accounting and finance?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you a current Career Service King County employee who has passed their initial probationary period in your current position? (this will only be used in determining if a candidate is eligible for a Special Duty Assignment should they be made a final offer)

• Yes
• No

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible Priority Placement Program Participant who is a current or previous King County Employee impacted by layoff? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

Required Question

Employer King County

Address King Street Center

201 South Jackson Street

Seattle, Washington, 98104

Phone 206-477-3404

Website http://www.kingcounty.gov/