Capital Finance and Portfolio Coordinator

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 208,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is a capital budget lead within the Wastewater Treatment Division of King County, Seattle, WA. You will input appropriation requests for capital projects and monitor balances against forecasts, while serving on oversight boards and preparing financial plans for legislative submittals.

Working as a SME on prioritization processes and capital budget impacts, you will collaborate with portfolio, planning, and analysis units to drive prudent stewardship of ratepayer funds in a hybrid

Qualifications

• Advanced skill in creating high-quality presentation materials.
• Experience performing financial scenario analysis and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial codes and policies and provide strategic guidance to partners.
• Experience developing and reviewing budgets for government agencies.
• Advanced analytical skills including use of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the capital biennial and supplemental budget submittals including the calculation of appropriation requests and coordination and review of project team narratives.
• Serve as lead author and coordinator of capital dialogue submittals during biennial budget development.
• Provide strategic recommendations and guidance to governance boards, project teams, finance and portfolio staff as well as WTD leadership on king county financial code pertaining to the capital improvement program and appropriation.
• Assist finance and portfolio staff with analysis of various sewer rate and budget scenarios including capital impacts.
• Create succinct presentation materials for capital budget updates.
• Serve as SME on the (capital) delivery board and voting member on the project oversight board.
• Calculating the annual burden rate for capital labor based on forecasted indirect costs and performing year-end reconciliation as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting for appropriate, capitalizable, indirect costs.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Capital budgeting

Budget analysis

Financial codes & policy

Government budgeting

Excel proficiency

Job description

Salary

$4,575.47 - $5,821.08 Biweekly

Location

King Street Center - 201 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

2026HD27899

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

Wastewater Treatment

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

F6D : L117-WTD-P&T-Finance Adm Svcs

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

Summary

This position is open to current KING COUNTY EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position is a critical connection between the budget and portfolio functions for Wastewater Treatment Division's (WTD's) large capital program. The right candidate will have the opportunity to influence decisions and be a subject matter expert on $14B of planned expenditures in the next 10 years, supporting prioritization of projects, their appropriation needs, good governance for delivery of said projects, and prudent stewardship of ratepayer funds.

About The Role

This role serves as the capital budget lead within the Finance and Administration section of WTD. The primary responsibility of this individual contributor is to input appropriation requests for capital projects via the biennial and supplemental budget processes. Other important assignments include ongoing monitoring of appropriation balances against project forecasts, schedules, and contractual commitments, serving as a voting member of the project oversight board, creating and presenting occasional updates on the capital budget to internal staff and leadership, assisting with the creation of financial plans and supporting documentation for legislative submittals, functioning as a SME on key portfolio prioritization processes, supporting analysis of capital budget impacts during the sewer rate process, and completing ad hoc reporting and analysis to support the finance team as well as the portfolio, planning, and analysis unit.

About The Team

This position is within WTD's Finance and Administration (F&A) Section, which serves the essential role of ensuring that financial resources are in place to fund the Division's priorities and decision-making is well-informed regarding financial risk, optimization trade-offs, financial equity, and compliance. In managing WTD's large portfolio of financial activities and processes, F&A performs numerous functions including rate-setting, budget development and oversight, capital finance, contracting, technology services, central service administration, accounting, audit and compliance, payroll, utility billing, and more. In F&A we value cultivating a culture where you are encouraged to challenge the status quo and offer new ideas while building and maintaining enduring relationships.

About WTD

Join our team dedicated to ensuring clean water for generations to come! With over 700 employees engaged in planning, designing, building, and operating treatment facilities, our agency is at the forefront of environmental stewardship. Success for us means upholding our legacy while promising future generations a pristine environment. The King County WTD protects public health and the environment of the central Puget Sound region by collecting and treating wastewater, while recovering valuable resources that would otherwise be lost. We manage a vital infrastructure that contributes to the region’s economic development and provide services to 18 cities, 15 local sewer districts, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe, and nearly two million residents across a 424-square-mile area in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. We enforce regulations to reduce harmful waste discharge and actively educate the public and businesses on water quality protection. Our regional wastewater treatment system not only sustains a healthy environment but also fuels economic development, fostering prosperity in our region. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us in our mission to safeguard our precious water resources.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a King County Employee, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

• Lead the development of the capital biennial and supplemental budget submittals including the calculation of appropriation requests and coordination and review of project team narratives.
• Serve as lead author and coordinator of capital dialogue submittals during biennial budget development.
• Provide strategic recommendations and guidance to governance boards, project teams, finance and portfolio staff as well as WTD leadership on king county financial code pertaining to the capital improvement program and appropriation.
• Assist finance and portfolio staff with analysis of various sewer rate and budget scenarios including capital impacts.
• Create succinct presentation materials for capital budget updates.
• Serve as SME on the (capital) delivery board and voting member on the project oversight board.
• Calculating the annual burden rate for capital labor based on forecasted indirect costs and performing year-end reconciliation as well as ongoing monitoring and reporting for appropriate, capitalizable, indirect costs.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Advanced skill in creating high-quality presentation materials.
• Experience performing financial scenario analysis and communicating impacts to stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret and apply financial codes and policies and provide strategic guidance to partners.
• Experience developing and reviewing budgets for government agencies.
• Advanced analytical skills including use of Microsoft Excel.

Competencies You Bring:

• Financial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions.
• Balances Stakeholders: Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
• Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm..
• Nimble Learning: Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences..
• Required Licenses - Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to remote work locations with limited or no public transportation services.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Experience with King County budgeting systems including PIC and/or PBCS.
• Experience with a large capital program.
• Working knowledge of capital project delivery.
• Experience with a wastewater utility.

Supplemental Information

Work Location: The unit 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 the Collaboration space at King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson, Seattle, Washington 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 department's 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.
Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is represented by Technical Employees' Association (TEA) - Wastewater Treatment Division,