Financial Services Administrator - Emergency Medical Services Division

Financial Services Administrator

The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division of Public Health-Seattle & King County is seeking a career service Financial Services Administrator. We are looking for a strategic, analytical individual committed to equity-centered principles and focused on fairness, inclusion, and community impact in fiscal policy development. The ideal candidate will excel at collaboration, translate complex data into clear insights, and strengthen fiscal performance management practices.

This role will support the delivery of effective, equitable services across departments while fostering strong partnerships to advance the policy agenda. With a results-oriented approach, the candidate will effectively bridge the gap between fiscal policy and action, focusing on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement. This position reports to the Administration Section Supervisor and is expected to work independently and on-site three days per week in a 40-hour workweek, with the ability to travel throughout the region as needed while maintaining consistent communication with the supervisor on deadlines and project status.

The primary role of the Financial Services Administrator is to serve as the lead financial advisor and a vital member of the division. The primary responsibilities include developing financial strategies, conducting analyses, managing budgets, and overseeing reserves. The administrator serves as the spokesperson for financial matters and is responsible for the overall financial development of the levy, including helping to secure funding for the City of Seattle and the King County EMS Fund.

This role requires coordination of technology investments with King County Information Technology (KCIT) project managers and section supervisors, as well as collaboration with external partners. Additionally, the position includes oversight of accounting and grants management within the division, handling complex tasks, serving as a subject-matter expert on rate issues, and establishing financial policies in the designated area. The work operates within a dynamic and politically intricate EMS environment and emphasizes fostering collaborative, respectful relationships with both internal and external partners.

A commitment to an employee culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging is essential.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class.

This career service opportunity is open to all qualified candidates. The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:

• NEOGOV Job Application
• Supplemental Questions
• Resume

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.

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.

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