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 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.
ABOUT THE DIVISION
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Division provides core regional services essential to delivering the highest quality out-of-hospital emergency care across King County. The division partners with 25 first-responding EMS agencies that are staffed by more than 4,500 EMTs and paramedics who respond to more than 255,000 EMS patient care incidents annually. Additional partners include regional dispatch centers, hospitals, mobile integrated healthcare programs, private ambulance providers, and community organizations serving more than 2.3 million residents across King County.
Note: This recruitment will be used to create an eligibility pool to fill additional Career Service, Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) vacancies that may occur over the next six months.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's 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 – 40 hours per week. This is an exempt position and is not subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not overtime eligible.
Remote and Onsite Work:
This position will work a minimum of 3 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 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.
- Serve as the financial lead for the EMS Levy, providing long-term financial planning, forecasting, budget oversight, and economic modeling to ensure the stability and sustainability of a multi-year public fund.
- Represent financial status and concerns (including overall stability and health of the fund) for division and levy partners, including participating in the EMS Advisory Committee and chairing the King County EMS Advisory Committee (EMSAC) Financial Subcommittee.
- Develop and oversee operating and capital budget allocations, evaluate program proposals, and analyze financial impacts to align investments with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term funding capacity.
- Lead the development, implementation, and interpretation of financial policies, ensuring funding requests, reserve allocations, and operational decisions comply with organizational policies, strategic priorities, and applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop and oversee operating and capital budget allocations, evaluate program proposals, and analyze financial impacts to align investments with strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and long-term funding capacity.
- Provide high-level guidance and allocation amounts for operating budgets; assist in the development and review of all capital budget requests, verifying compliance with the Strategic Plan.
- Analyze proposals in relation to EMS policies, the Strategic Plan, WACs, and RCWs. Recommend approval or modifications.
- Review proposals from within the division, partners, and King County to understand the impact on the EMS Fund and identify potential conflicts with the Medic One Strategic Plan or WACs/RCWs.
- Represent finance on cross-functional committees, strategic planning initiatives, and interagency workgroups, building collaborative partnerships with internal leadership, external agencies, elected officials, and regional stakeholders.
- Review and coordinate IT projects, including capital, O&M, and enhancements, and assist in leading or coordinating the EMS/KCIT meetings.
- Manage complex financial and business analyses by leveraging advanced data analytics, forecasting techniques, dashboards, and reporting tools to identify trends, assess return on investment, and support evidence-based policy and operational decisions.
- Lead and coordinate project planning and financial oversight for technology initiatives, capital projects, and business process improvements while balancing competing priorities, timelines, and stakeholder needs.
- Translate complex financial, operational, and policy information into clear, actionable recommendations for diverse audiences through exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Drive continuous improvement by analyzing processes, evaluating performance, strengthening systems and tools, and supporting initiatives that enhance effectiveness, financial stewardship, and community outcomes.
- Position requires the ability to model and forecast the impacts of economic changes and other factors on the EMS levy and provide stable analysis of funding levels for the division and partners.
- Need strong policy analysis and design skills to meet needs and challenges of EMS fund and levy; ability to “think outside of the box”.
- Build and maintain effective relationships across large, politically complex organizations by demonstrating diplomacy, transparency, equity, and collaboration while navigating sensitive public-sector and intergovernmental environments.
- Works within a local political environment and understands how decisions and recommendations affect the broader political environment, including potential impacts.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in business, public administration or a related field, including business process analysis and improvement or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of budgeting techniques and principles in the development of 6-year levy financials.
- Advanced knowledge of business systems analysis, design, and development, including the ability to work with complex data structures, statistical methods, and variance analysis to identify trends, benchmarks, and anomalies.
- Ability to ask questions to gather data and to analyze both standard and non-standard data sets, evaluating the adequacy of allocations.
- Conduct advanced financial, statistical, and business systems analysis to assess trends, allocations, ROI, and program performance, while creating dashboards, reports, and forecasting models with tools like Excel, Power BI, and enterprise financial systems.
- Conduct comprehensive financial data analysis to improve health equity, align initiatives with community priorities, and optimize resource utilization; translate these insights into actionable recommendations for department leadership concerning regional policies or initiatives.
- Experience utilizing county financial data systems; specialized detailed knowledge of specific systems is not needed.
- Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated record of follow-through, attention to detail, and accountability in managing deadlines and deliverables.
- Knowledge of project management, particularly in plan development, is desirable, as the EMS levy is highly project-oriented.
- Provide comprehensive project planning and management, including intricate projects involving multiple dependencies and/or conflicting priorities.
- Possesses strong interpersonal skills; establishes constructive and effective relationships; employs diplomacy and tact; effectively defuses even high-tension situations with ease.
- Demonstrated ability to work across teams, manage competing priorities, and translate stakeholder needs into actionable insights that support policy, operations, and equity goals.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, writing, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, from staff to community partners.
- Ability to synthesize and clearly communicate complex information, both in writing, verbally and demands strong presentation skills when addressing diverse stakeholders, including staff and community partners.
- A deep commitment to equity and financial stewardship by building strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, navigating public-sector and political environments, and providing high-quality financial guidance that supports governance and service excellence.
- Strong relationship-building skills with experience engaging elected officials, senior leaders, and strategic partners.
- Experience navigating large, complex organizations; some public sector experience or familiarity with political environments is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with Excel or similar tools (e.g., formulas, filtering, data organization)
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with EMS systems, fire department partnerships, or emergency preparedness programs.
- Experience in reviewing and validating data to ensure accuracy, completeness, or the identification of inconsistencies.
- Experience in maintaining structured shared resources or knowledge systems, such as SharePoint or equivalent platforms.
- Familiarity with King County’s Equity, Racial, and Social Justice (ERSJ) framework.
Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Application Process
If you are interested in pursuing this position and supporting King County’s vision for unified, equitable, and high-performing government, please follow the application instructions carefully. Provide us with your work history as applicable, ensuring that you provide details that highlight your ability to fulfill the requirements for this position.
If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, or you would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.
King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.
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. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.
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. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.
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.
Who May Apply
This career service opportunity is open to all qualified candidates.
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.
(Please note: Cover letters and 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.
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 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 the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Union Membership
This position is not represented by a labor union.
Contact
If you have questions or would like more information about the recruitment process, please contact Salyse Duckworth, HR Analyst at sduckworth@kingcounty.gov.
