Southeast Region Business Operations Assistant Region Manager
Recruitment #2024-4-6319
Full-time, WMS2, Non-Represented position
Location: Southeast Region - Ellensburg, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered

Responsibilities (see official posting for full details):

• Supervises the accounting, payroll, and accounts payable unit along with the information technology unit, facilities maintenance, fleet, and radio communications programs for the region which includes first and second-line reports.
• Provides expertise and support to the other assistant region managers in biennial budget development and budget tracking.
• Ensures consistency with statewide program implementation of facilities, fleet, radio, and finance programs and negotiates, on behalf of the region manager, the deliverables and expectations for the region’s work.
• Interacts with other state and federal agency partners on fire business and general business cost share and collaborative agreements.
• Mentor and provide a positive work environment for staff where people feel respected and valued professionally.
• Support effective communication throughout the organization.
• Directs and develops protocols and systems for managing the region’s business and fiscal operations, consistent with policy. Proactively promote business improvements and problem-solving.
• Manages the fleet for the region including the acquisition and periodic replacement of over 250 vehicles, maintenance mechanic shop, and many small motor equipment.

Required Qualifications (see official posting for full details) :

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, public administration, natural resource management, or a closely related field. AND Five years of experience managing business functions for a dispersed field organization; managing personnel, directing and developing staff, budgeting and managing financial resources, experience directing the activities of a diverse, professional staff.

OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.

• Knowledge of personnel management principles.
• Knowledge of agency policies, practices, procedures, and tasks.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, in writing and orally.
• Knowledge and experience in budget preparation and administration.
• Staff development and training.
• Ability to collaborate with managers and supervisors to meet program needs within business operations requirements.
• Understand complex planning and policy issues, and plan for future needs within the region and the agency.
• Interact effectively with diverse agency representatives and public members.
• Use independent judgment; critical thinking; and solve problems.
• Function within a teamwork approach.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,050.00 - $110,861.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Prescription drug insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work setting:

• Hybrid work

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ellensburg, WA 98926