Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $29.18 - $35.73 Hourly Department: Department of County Human Services (DCHS) Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): May 16, 2024 The Opportunity: Combine your love for serving your community with your attention to detail and be part of the Energy Services team in the Youth and Family Services Division. The Department of County Human Services (DCHS) invites applications for a Finance Specialist 1 position with the Youth and Family Services Division (YFS). We are currently recruiting for one (1) full-time position. This position is scheduled as Hybrid telework, Full time 1.0 FTE and will be scheduled 40 hours a week Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Youth and Family Services, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Portland OR 97204. The eligible list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future regular, limited duration, full or part time, temporary, or on-call positions in DCHS. About the Position: As a Finance Specialist, you will be responsible for research, design, development, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of Energy Services payment systems. Specifically you will perform invoice and billing payment tasks, tracking and reporting on grant and budget expenditures, program supply ordering, tracking, reporting and support contract management and staffing tasks for the Weatherization Program. . Primary responsibilities include: • Invoice/billing payment tasks. • Process Goods Receipts in Workday and Weatherization Database, including checking billings against cash availability, and communicating with providers if problems with invoices. • Monitor, review expenditure and conduct weekly reporting and tracking of grants. • Work with Fiscal and Contracts staff to place money on the lines for invoice payment. • Review, analyze, and communicate with providers on spending vs. budget expenditures. • Track completed invoices from Inspectors, review grant expenditures on invoice for accuracy prior to payment. • Work with providers to solve invoice issues. • Work with contracts staff regarding requirements related lines. TO QUALIFY: We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: An associate's degree in accounting or finance, or the equivalent in education, training or practical experience Two years of practical experience providing technical accounting support Must pass a criminal background check *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experiences that are relevant for this position . Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION: The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission: A completed online application and/or resume. Please make sure that you provide enough detail about your work experience and transferable skills to demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the TO QUALIFY section above. A Cover Letter: This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed. Note: The application, resume and cover letter should demonstrate your work experience/skills and how it is related to those shown in the Overview and To Qualify sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials may be scored and determine your eligibility for an interview. Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire. -- Only apply ONCE for this opportunity. Duplicate applications CANNOT be submitted in Workday. -- We will not review attached files that are not your resume, your cover letter, or documentation that establishes your eligibility for veterans' preference. (The recruiter as listed on the job announcement must receive all required veterans’ preference documentation by the closing date of the recruitment.) The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows: 1. Initial review of minimum qualifications 2. Application packet review 3. Phone screen 4. Consideration of top candidates 5. Background and reference checks ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Type of Position: This hourly union-represented position is eligible for overtime pay. Benefits: Multnomah County offers a comprehensive Benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include: • Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Moda or Kaiser Permanente). Qualify for a defined benefit pension after five years of vesting; we pick up the employee's share of the retirement contribution (6% of subject wages). • Generous paid leave (vacation, sick, parental, bereavement, military etc.) • Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance • Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts • Access to a free annual Trimet bus pass • Access to wellness resources ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Hybrid Telework: This position is designated as “hybrid telework,” meaning you will be working both remotely (from home) and in person at an onsite location. The designation of Hybrid Telework may be subject to change at a future time. All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the county cannot support ongoing telework from other locations. The onsite work location for this position is Youth and Family Services, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Portland OR 97204 Work Location: This position works onsite at the Five Oaks Building, 209 SW 4th Avenue, Portland OR 97204 Serving the Public, Even During Disasters Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page. Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Questions? Recruiter: Gary Miguel Email: gary.c.miguel@multco.us Phone: 1 (503) 3148943 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice. Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. 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