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King County Housing Authority (Tukwila, WA)

Currently accepting applications for:
Administrative
Specialist
TUKWILA, WA
SALARY: $21.96 - $28.55 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 7/09/15
CLOSING DATE: 7/23/15 4:30 PM
PLEASE NOTE: TO BE CONSIDERED YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AS INSTRUCTED BELOW.
JOB SUMMARY:
King County Housing Authority, an independent municipal organization, is a high performing nationally recognized leader in affordable housing.
We are currently recruiting for a seasoned and talented Administrative Specialist to support and assist a key executive leader; the Senior Director of Housing Management. This position is located at the central campus in Tukwila, WA.
The Administrative Specialist will play a critical role in supporting the operations of the Housing Management Division. The ability to maximize the use of available technology while balancing complex projects and completing daily tasks, as well as experience working with highly sensitive and confidential information will be very important. Other keys to success in this role will include political savvy and exceptional communication skills.
The ideal candidate for this role will enjoy interacting with frontline staff, leadership, and many other stakeholders. They will enjoy the challenge of having multiple deadlines approaching and knowing that their work is making a difference. They are proficient in the use of systems and tools to maintain organization. They are detail oriented and exceptional time managers, they know how to influence others and place a high value on customer service. If you have experience supporting a fast paced executive and you have a passion for the clients we serve, you may find that this is just the opportunity you have been looking for.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This section serves to illustrate the more typical aspects of the work indicative of the classification. The primary functions of the classification are not to be considered a detailed description of every duty of each position allocated to the classification. The responsibilities and essential duties typically performed by positions allocated to this classification on a frequent and recurring basis include:
1. Provides support to the Senior Director of Housing Management requiring strong administrative support skills; determines matters that require managerial attention; determines priority and proper referral of calls, issues and notices; coordinates calendars for meetings with the executive, consultants and other staff; prepares mileage reimbursement forms, travel reimbursement reports, expense reimbursements forms and check requests; communicates with other departments to resolve issues. May independently respond to correspondence and inquiries as directed by supervisor.
2. Drafts and prepares technical and specific program documents, forms, and reports, and documents; prepares policy and procedure reports; assembles contracts; creates and manages databases for client and contractors. Assembles and publishes formal bids and monitors compliance with policies and procedures; maintains purchasing, accounts payable, and inventory record systems. May code departmental bills and process for management approval.
3. Manages office workflow; processes and tracks employee training, codes time to correct funding sources; assembles and establishes auditable files; performs departmental purchasing, accounts payable and inventory; maintains personnel and confidential files; processes change of status forms; compiles data on time including leave and overtime; maintains departmental payroll records and updates departmental data for budgetary purposes; assists in budget preparation and monitoring and preparing budget reports.
4. Maintains department record retention system in accordance with internal policy and procedure.
5. Composes correspondence, reports and informational materials from drafts, notes or brief instructions; assists in designing and producing technical information handouts; types, formats, edits, revises, proofreads and checks reports, correspondence, memoranda, transmittal sheets, agreements, contracts, legal documents, technical charts and tables and other specialized and technical materials; reviews outgoing departmental materials for accuracy and completeness and for compliance with policies and regulations; enters and retrieves data and compiles reports using applicable software systems.
6. Maintains records of legal proceedings for the department including tracking legal matters and costs associated; maintains related logs of decisions and documents.
7. Assists in the compilation of statistical data, annual plans and reports; creates custom reports; determines need for information and uses software to produce desired results; researches data sources; reviews records and determines submission needs.
8. Researches and assembles information from a variety of sources for the completion of specialized forms and preparation of reports. May setup, track, and maintain term contract and task order logs, individual project files, master files, and department files.
9. Receives and screens visitors and telephone calls, providing general and specialized information regarding assigned function that may require the use of judgment, tact and sensitivity and the interpretation of policies, rules and procedures.
10. Prepares agendas and/or agenda items for Authority meetings; assists in a variety of administrative activities in support of Authority meetings, including legal notices and posting, preparation of agenda packages and the preparation of Authority meeting minutes.
11. Serves on special committees and task forces; represents department on various committees; completes special projects as assigned which may include establishing administrative procedures, developing templates or forms. May maintain website pages for the department and issues passwords as appropriate.
12. Leads the work of office and administrative staff by training others on process, method and procedures; provide input to performance appraisals; participate in the development and implementation of section policies and procedures; train and present to others details on policies and procedures, laws and regulations.
13. Assists with procurement and bid document preparation, bid opening and recording; prepare and maintain bid package disbursements, plan holders list, and professional services RFQ’s evaluation packets.
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
The qualifications and competencies required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this classification are:
Knowledge of:
 Office administration practices and procedures;
 Principles and practices of sound business communication;
 Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation;
 KCHA's organization, rules, policies and procedures applicable to assigned function;
 KCHA's personnel rules and regulations;
 Record keeping, filing and purchasing practices and procedures;
 Administrative support procedures relating to the mission of the assigned department; payroll and annual leave processing techniques.
The ability to:
 Independently maintain responsibility for a variety of routine to complex administrative activities; compose and prepare correspondence;
 Operate standard business software;
 Type accurately at a speed necessary to meet the requirements of the position;
 Organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility;
 Interpret, apply, explain and reach sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies; organize and maintain office and specialized files;
 Understand and apply guidelines to varied operational requirements;
 Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; explain policies and procedures accurately, properly compose a variety of memoranda or letters;
 Compile and analyze fiscal, statistical, and other information and data;
 Work independently to plan, organize and follow through on tasks;
 Use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive or confidential issues;
 Establish and maintain effective working relationships with contractors, applicants, staff and others encountered in the course of work.
A typical way to obtain the qualifications and competencies required for this position include:
 Associate’s degree and one to three years relevant work experience o Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Incumbent(s) must be able to meet the physical requirements of the classification and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the functions performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Incumbents frequently use standard office equipment including personal computers, telephone and related equipment. May drive a vehicle on Authority business.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.kcha.org 600 Andover Park West
Tukwila, WA 98188
206-574-1100
206-574-1265

Dept. of Social and Health Services

Dept. of Social and Health Services
invites applications for the position of:
Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse Program Manager 03939
SALARY: $5,710.00 ­ $7,380.00 Monthly
$68,520.00 ­ $88,560.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/18/15
CLOSING DATE: 06/08/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
The Aging and Long­Term Support Administration (ALTSA) vision: Seniors and people with disabilities living with good health, independence, dignity, and control over the decisions that affect their lives.
Residential Care Services Division is looking for someone who is innovative, culturally competent with leadership skills to fill a temporary Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse Program Manager position in Lacey, WA.  The expected start date of this position is June 1, 2015 and is expected to last up to 12 months.
This is a great opportunity for the person looking for a highly visible program management position that can lead to even further career advancement.
DUTIES:
Our Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse Program Manager is federally mandated to assure that RCS nursing home staffs, including complaint investigators, comply consistently with existing and new regulatory and program processes and requirements.  You will serve as the primary technical quality control expert for the implementation of consistent inspection, survey, and complaint investigation practices.  You will have statewide responsibility for planning, managing and supervising complex accountability, oversight initiatives and methods of internal review related to identifying quality improvement projects for RCS.
As the Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse Program Manager you will develop projects and initiatives to improve field staff consistency and proficiency in survey activities.  You will coordinate closely with the RCS management team and other RCS staff including, the field, arid other review, oversight and accountability staff. Using specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience the position provides consultation and coordination of quality management strategies, training resources, and project outcomes/information with internal and external customers.
Our Regulatory Quality Assurance Nurse Program Manager reports directly to the Regulatory QA Nurse Supervisor. Although you do not have any supervisory or budgetary authority, you are a key position that is responsible for preparing new staff to become successful nursing home surveyors. You are also required to provide ongoing support related to changes, updates and to ensure consistent statewide application and implementation of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) policies and procedures related to survey and certification.
QUALIFICATIONS:
What We Are Looking For:
We’d like someone with a solid background in professionalism, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication and recognizes that the long­term care resident/client is the primary customer of this organization and promotes, builds and improves processes focused on improving resident/client satisfaction with the services offered by the programs licensed and/or certified by the organization.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in nursing and a minimum of two years’ experience in the field of long­term care services for vulnerable adults but will consider a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of long­term care services for vulnerable adults.  The work experience required is work done after obtaining the degree.  SMQT and QIS certified are preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions:
If you’d like to be considered for this position you need to apply through www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to their profile:
A cover letter explaining how you have and effectively use the following competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities consistently to perform complex tasks requiring creativity and judgment:
1.  Professionalism:  Demonstrates critical reliability and thinking characteristics to meet the demands of the workplace.  These characteristics include ethics and integrity, analytical thinking, creative and innovative thinking, problem solving, accountability, judgment, and decisiveness.
2.  Interpersonal skills:  Demonstrates characteristics related to the quality, scope, and awareness involved in individual and group dealings.  Characteristics include conflict management, diplomacy, diversity, and negotiating and influencing.
3.  Communication effectiveness:  Conveys the missions and goals of the department in clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others and help accomplish the desired outcome for the department.
4.  Resident/client focus:  Recognizes that the long­term care resident/client is the primary customer of this organization and promotes, builds and improves processes focused on improving resident/client satisfaction with the services offered by the programs licensed and/or certified by the organization.
Chronological resume (This is in addition to your "work experience" on your application). Three professional references, including current supervisor
Failure to submit any of the above attachments will result in being disqualified from being considered for this position.
Other Information:
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 983­6575. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing   7­1­1 or 1­800­833­6388.
Contact Us: For inquiries about this position please contact the recruiter, Angel Correa, at 253.983.6575 or angel.correa@dshs.wa.gov (preferred) and reference *03939*
RCS Purpose Statement:
To promote and protect the rights, security and well­being of individuals living in licensed or certified residential settings.
Our objectives include:
Advocacy partnerships with vulnerable individuals, their representatives, family members, providers, and others working for their benefit.
A fair, consistent, and efficient regulatory system that promotes positive outcomes.
A division culture that values learning, respect, improvement, teamwork, and adaptability. Individual and organization efforts to build a working environment that attracts and retains a highly skilled workforce.
The Department of Social and Health Services is the employer of choice and offers:
Comprehensive compensation packages;
Training and Development opportunities;
Balance of family and work life in a wonderful community; Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.
To see more information and supplemental questionnaire please follow this link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=1133071 

Department of Social Health Services (Lacey,WA)

Quality Assurance Nurse Manager 

SALARY: $68,502.00 - $88,560.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 04/30/15
CLOSING DATE: 05/10/15 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION: The Aging and Long-Term Support Administration (ALTSA) vision: Seniors and people with disabilities living with good health, independence, dignity, and control over the decisions that affect their lives.
Residential Care Services Division is looking for someone who is innovative, culturally competent with leadership skills to fill their Quality Assurance Nurse Manager position in Lacey, WA.
Do I want to work for RCS?
RCS strives to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. Numerous RCS staff have enjoyed advancement opportunities within the division and the administration. The knowledge and commitment our staff possess is key to the delivery of quality services and protection of Washington State’s vulnerable population.
Does this sound like a career that would be of interest to you?
This is a great opportunity for the person looking for a highly visible management position that can lead to even further career advancement.
DUTIES:
Our Quality Assurance Nurse Manager oversees and supervises the Quality Assurance (QA)
Unit in RCS which consists of four Social & Health Program Consultant- 4s and a Management
Analyst- 4. This unit serves as the primary technical quality control for the implementation of consistent inspection, survey, and complaint investigation practices which meet federal and state regulatory requirements. You will be responsible for analyzing and assessing policies and processes that drive regulatory requirements within licensed and certified long term care settings. You will also be responsible for determining methods and audit processes that ensure survey and complaint protocols are followed throughout the division, and there is an effective system in place to audit and institute performance improvement plans when standards are not met. The Quality Assurance Nurse Manager assures that the unit establishes both quantitative and qualitative approaches to gathering and generating measurements and indicators to determine areas of progress, and deficiency within RCS standards of practice. As the subject matter expert in quality assurance and quality control measures, you will serve as a consultant and advisor to the RCS management team to include the Director, Assistant Director, Office Chiefs, and District Administrators related to compliance with performance expectations, and consistent application of standards of practice across the division. The unit’s scope of work is statewide, and directly impacts 16 RCS field units and approximately 3500 licensed and certified long term care settings. This is a key position in ensuring that the Department meets, in the most efficient and effective manner, state and federal performance standards.
As the Quality Assurance Nurse Manager you will ensure that the Department delivers services that meet federal and state performance standards for funding purposes and meets the mission related to promoting and protecting the rights, security and well-being of individuals living in licensed or certified residential settings. You will have statewide responsibility for planning, managing and supervising complex accountability, oversight initiatives and methods of internal review related to identifying quality improvement processes for RCS. Using advance level expertise you will develop corrective measures and action plants to improve HQ and field staff’s consistency and proficiency in licensing, survey and complaint activities. The Quality Assurance Nurse Manager coordinates closely with the RCS management team (Division
Director, Assistant Director and Office Chiefs) and other RCS staff including, the training staff, the field, and other review, oversight and accountability staff. Possessing specialized knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you will provide consultation and coordination of quality management strategies, training resources, and project outcomes/information with internal and external customers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
What We Are Looking For:
We’d like someone with a solid background in professionalism, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication and recognizes that the long-term care resident/client is the primary customer of this organization and promotes, builds and improves processes focused on improving resident/client satisfaction with the services offered by the programs licensed and/or certified by the organization.
The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in nursing and a minimum of three years’ experience in the field of long-term care services for vulnerable adults but will consider a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and a minimum of five years’ experience in the field of long-term care services for vulnerable adults. The work experience required is work done after obtaining the degree. A Registered QIS Surveyor and Certified QIS Trainer is preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Application Instructions:
If you’d like to be considered for this position you need to apply through www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to their profile:
• A cover letter explaining how you have and effectively use the following competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities consistently to perform complex tasks requiring creativity and judgment:
◦ Professionalism: Demonstrates critical reliability and thinking characteristics to meet the demands of the workplace. These characteristics include ethics and integrity, analytical thinking, creative and innovative thinking, problem solving, accountability, judgment, and decisiveness.
◦ Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates characteristics related to the quality, scope, and awareness involved in individual and group dealings. Characteristics include conflict management, diplomacy, diversity, and negotiating and influencing.
◦ Communication effectiveness: Conveys the missions and goals of the department in clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others and help accomplish the desired outcome for the department.
◦ Resident/client focus: Recognizes that the long-term care resident/client is the primary customer of this organization and promotes, builds and improves processes focused on improving resident/client satisfaction with the services offered by the programs licensed and/or certified by the organization.
• Chronological resume.
• Three professional references, including current supervisor
Failure to submit any of the above attachments will result in being disqualified from being considered for this position. Other Information:
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at (253) 983-6575. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
Contact Us: For inquiries about this position please contact the recruiter, Angel Correa, at
253.983.6575 or angel.correa@dshs.wa.gov (preferred) and reference *04100*
RCS Purpose Statement:
To promote and protect the rights, security and well-being of individuals living in licensed or certified residential settings.
Our objectives include:
• Advocacy partnerships with vulnerable individuals, their representatives, family members, providers, and others working for their benefit.
• A fair, consistent, and efficient regulatory system that promotes positive outcomes.
• A division culture that values learning, respect, improvement, teamwork, and adaptability.
• Individual and organization efforts to build a working environment that attracts and retains a highly skilled workforce.
The Department of Social and Health Services is the employer of choice and offers:
• Comprehensive compensation packages;
• Training and Development opportunities;
• Balance of family and work life in a wonderful community;
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives.

Data Analyst-Health Care Authority(Olympia,WA)

State of Washington Health Care Authority invites applications for the position of:
Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (71029130, 71028964, 71029099)
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 01/16/15
CLOSING DATE: Continuous
DESCRIPTION:

Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (71029130, 71028964, 71029099)
Permanent (WMS Band 2) Olympia, WA
*This recruitment will be used to fill three positions*
The Health Care Authority (HCA) is Washington’s largest health care purchaser, responsible for providing comprehensive health coverage to nearly 2 million residents through the Public Employees Benefits and Medicaid programs. The agency provides health purchasing leadership, benefitting both public and private sectors with a focus on moving the health delivery system away from volume toward higher value and better outcomes.
The Olympia office is located in downtown Olympia, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bus lines, and less than two (2) miles from the freeway.
The Financial Services Division works in collaboration with the other divisions within the Health Care Authority (HCA) and a variety of external stakeholders and customers to provide financial services and agency-wide financial management which includes managing the operating budget ($15 billion per biennium, 1,050 FTEs), forecasting, accounting, provider rates development, hospital financing, internal audit and other critical financial functions for the HCA.
The Medicaid Budget Section is responsible for the entire HCA Medicaid and administrative budget which totals approximately $12 billion per biennium and approximately 1,000 FTEs and includes diverse funding sources. This section performs high level financial analysis to inform policy decisions with the agency leadership team, OFM, and the legislature. Additionally, individuals in this team track expenditures to ensure that the agency does not overspend its appropriation, monitor expenditures against the per-capita forecast, and provide explanations of variances to OFM and legislative fiscal staff. The Fiscal Information and Data Analyst (FIDA) in the Medicaid Budget Section reports directly to the Medicaid Budget Section Manager.

Position Objective:
The Fiscal Information and Data Analysts (FIDA) provide advanced level technical advice to the Medicaid Budget section manager and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the entire HCA Medicaid budget which totals approximately $12 billion per biennium and includes approximately 1,000 FTEs. The budget includes funding to provide low-income individuals throughout the state with medical services coverage through the federal Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Programs, and the state funded Disability Lifeline, Children’s Health .
The position is responsible for developing and monitoring HCA’s administrative and Medicaid clients’ benefits budget, agency budget requests, allotment processes, fiscal notes, and assuring that processes are completed within Office of Financial Management (OFM) guidelines and meet all budgetary requirements as directed by the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In addition, this position is charged with monitoring expenditures against allotment and forecast to identify any fiscal issues for HCA, OFM, program managers and stakeholders, and assures the fiscal information reported to OFM, legislature staff, and the federal government is accurate.
This position is responsible for developing modeling and strategies for sound fiscal projections to ensure adequate funding for assigned agency programs. This position is also responsible for supporting and providing fiscal impact for the agency’s policy options. The analysis provided to the agency has substantial impact to the agency administration and citizens and/or clients who receive services if adopted by agency. This position is required to understand the elements of all HCA programs and how they interrelate; requires significant experience and knowledge of technical, programmatic, and budget, as well as state and federal legislation that impacts the agency.

DUTIES:
Medicaid Budget Section:
This position is assigned to the Medicaid Budget Section, which provides advanced level technical expertise on all budget issues for the agency and all its programs. This position is responsible for developing complex financial models which are used to inform agency's budget request and policy decisions within its assigned areas of responsibility.
Developing, Maintaining, and Monitoring the HCA's administrative and Medicaid clients' benefits budget,
Develop the budget development process, allotment process, agency decision package submittals, fiscal notes, and assures that processes are completed within OFM guidelines and meet all budgetary requirements, as directed by the Health Care Authority Director.
Coordinate with fiscal and programmatic staff to ensure accuracy and that budget policy objectives are met to accomplish the strategic goals of the agency in the agency biennial and supplemental funding proposals.
Provide complex decision packages for consideration by the HCA director, OFM and legislature that outline issues with current funding and/or initiate policy proposals to address anticipated future fiscal needs.
Assure decision package and financial data are accurately and timely entered into the budget development system.
Develop, determine and prepare fiscal notes and bill analyses during the legislative session. Develop budget allocations for the agency, review and evaluate the legislative budget, determining impacts to allotments.
Develop methodology to allocate the enacted budget. Ensure the allocation is accurate and on time.
Provide compensation data, during the state's collective bargaining process.
Provide and maintain performance measure updates on the BASS system.
Produce and/or review monthly fiscal status report regarding agency expenditures.
Monitor and analyze agency expenditures as compared to budgets and forecasts.
Responsible for fiscal analyses to internal and external requests regarding the agency's financial performance.
Estimating Fiscal Impacts/Decision Support
Hold primary responsibility to develop modeling and strategies for sound fiscal projections to ensure adequate funding for agency programs.
Develop cost impact models that define fiscal impacts that proposed state and federal legislation will have on agency
Responsible for providing fiscal impact for agency's policy decision.
Perform all financial/budget-related tasks that assist the agency
Provide fiscal expertise and develop fiscal processes and estimate for new federal grants, studies and projects, and the State Plan Amendment.
Respond to internal and external requests regarding the agency's budget and fiscal status.
Coordination with other Units/Programs
Act as fiscal liaison in the workgroups that develop the agency's caseload and expenditures forecasts; Work closely with accounting to ensure monthly accruals and data corrections are developed properly and on time.
Work closely with forecast section and accounting section to ensure the accuracy of the fiscal year close activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:
Master's Degree in public administration or related field, CPA, and two years of experience working with large and complex budget development processes is required. Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred.
Or
Bachelor's degree, in public administration, accounting, or related field, and three or more years of experience working with large and complex budget processes is required. Experience within the State or other government entity is strongly preferred. Additional 3 years state budget experience may subsitute for one year of the required education.

Significant experience in working with large and complex budget development processes, significant experience and knowledge of the state budgetary process, including knowledge of Office of Financial Management and the State Legislative approach to the budget process.
Expert/Advanced level skill and experience with Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Access, designing complex modeling, structuring ad-hoc data for use in pivot tables, and composing nested function formulas. Working knowledge in ODBC-Iinked pivot tables, join querying, and/or macro development in Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) preferred;
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to translate complex financial/analytical information for non-financial/non-analytical audiences;
Ability to creatively use available resources to develop/document workload processes and analytical tools.
Experience using the Washington State Agency Financial Reporting System (AFRS);
Knowledge of the Automated Client Eligibility System (ACES) and the Medicaid Management Information
System (MMIS);
Experience using the Washington State Budget Development System (BDS);
Experience composing decision packages and fiscal notes for the annual Washington State legislative session;
Experience communicating with an array of audiences, ranging from staff with little financial background to elected government officials and federal auditors;
Experience in analytical querying protocols/software such as SAS or SQL;
Knowledge of the protocols and processes of the executive and legislative branches of state and local government;

Preferred/Desired Education, Experience, and Competencies.
Two or more years of experience conducting statistical analysis using SAS or other statistical analysis programs; Four or more years experience in the development of Excel spreadsheet models for use in financial projection and analysis.
A minimum of seven years experience working in the financial field; Experience working for the
Washington State legislature process;
Experience working for the federal government; and
Familiarity with the State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations that impact/govern the State's Medicaid, CHIP and state funded health programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Please Note the Following:
Application assessment will be ongoing and the hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant’s advantage to apply as early as possible.

How to Apply:
To apply for this position you will need to complete your profile within http://careers.wa.gov and attach to your profile before completion:
A cover letter
Current resume
Three professional references

If you have questions about the process, or need assistance, please contact the recruiter listed below before the posting closes. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification. The candidate pool certified for this recruitment may be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to the next six months.
Contact us:
For inquiries about this position, please contact Sanyu Tushabe at 360-725-1180 or email to Sanyu.Tushabe@hca.wa.gov.
Persons under final consideration for initial appointment with HCA are subject to a background check.

Washington State is an equal opportunity employer Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources Office at 360.725.1180 or email Sanyu.Tushabe@hca.wa.gov.

Risk & Policy Intern-City of Seattle

CITY OF SEATTLE
Risk & Policy Intern

SALARY: $15.12 - $18.53 Hourly
LOCATION: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington
JOB TYPE: College Intern
SHIFT: Day
DEPARTMENT: Seattle Public Utilities
BARGAINING UNIT: Not represented
CLOSING DATE 03/17/15 04:00 PM Pacific Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Please read this posting in its entirety for information and application instructions.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking either an undergraduate or graduate intern to gain experience and knowledge with our Risk and Quality Assurance Program in the Finance and Administration Branch.

This intern will report to the Program's Policy Advisor.
SPU's Risk and Quality Assurance (RQA) Program seeks to ensure decision-making and day-to-day operations are reasoned, transparent, consistent and cost-effective. Policies and procedures support this goal by clearly establishing and communicating how SPU conducts business and what is expected of staff and customers.

There is currently one internship opportunity available and will be filled at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The projected start date for this internship is late-March or early-April. This internship is for up to 18 months or graduation, whichever comes first. We require a 1-year commitment for this internship.

Learning objectives include:
• Gaining enhanced policy and procedure development skills
• Gaining experience working within a large public sector agency
• Gaining exposure to utility services, roles and responsibilities, and business processes.

Pay Rates:
Undergraduate - $15.12/hr
Graduate - $18.53/hr

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under close supervision, this internship, which is for up to 20 hours per week, will:
• Assist the division by reviewing and coordinating the approval of policies and procedures
• Interview policy owners, edit draft documents, and ensure approval processes are completed
• Have a lead role in implementing an annual awareness campaign on key messages for employees
• Work with topic owners to develop messages
• Craft layout, and coordinate with the Web and communications team for publishing
• May be asked to work with other team members conducting research or data analysis in support of investigations

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Applicants must be a junior or senior undergraduate student, or a graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Analysis, Technical Writing, Communications or a closely related field.

Undergraduate students must be currently enrolled full-time for 12 credit hours, or the school's full-time equivalent if different, for the duration of the internship.

Graduate students must be currently enrolled full-time for at least 9 credit hours, or the school's equivalent if different, for the duration of the internship.

Exception: Students are not required to be enrolled during the summer sessions, but must provide documentation of continued Fall enrollment at the end of Spring quarter.
Undergraduate students must maintain a 2.0 GPA; graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Experience requirements:
• Demonstrated superior writing skills
• Good analytical thinking, problem solving, research, communication, organization, interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Ability to recognize when and how to escalate issues for discussion and resolution

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Desired requirements:
• Experience writing business policies and/or procedures
• Exposure to public policy
• Experience working in cross-functional teams

Hours: During school sessions, work hours will be scheduled to complement class schedules (15-20 hours per week). The internship opportunity may permit up to 40 hours per week during breaks and summer months. Work is normally between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

How to Apply: In addition to the on-line application,
• Upload your current college/university unofficial transcript. This should include a list of completed courses, current course load, grades for each of the completed courses as well as cumulative GPA. An official transcript will be required at time of hire.
• Attach a writing sample, not to exceed 3 pages
• Attach your cover letter indicating your interest in this internship • Attach your resume
• Attach your response to the question: Explain in 1-2 pages what role do policies and procedures play in an organization and why they are important.

Selected applicants invited to interview will be requested to provide at least 2 references at time of interview.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Questions about the application:
Contact Linda Rogers at linda.rogers@seattle.gov or 206-233-7221
http://www.seattle.gov/jobs
RISK & POLICY INTERN LR
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: Job #2015-00236
If you are unable to apply on-line you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
Seattle Municipal Tower
700 5th Avenue, Suite 5400
Seattle, WA 98104
206-684-8088
Careers@seattle.gov
The City of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace. Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request. The City is a Drug Free Workplace.

Regional Financial Coordinator - Dept. of Social and Health Services (Spokane, WA)

Job Title:	Regional Financial Coordinator - 01617
Opening Date/Time:	Fri. 02/20/15 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time:	Mon. 03/02/15 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary:	$57,000.00 - $75,810.00 Annually
Job Type:	Full Time - Permanent
Location:	Spokane County – Spokane, Washington
Department:	Dept. of Social and Health Services

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DescriptionBenefitsSupplemental Questions
Economic Services Administration (ESA)/Community Services Division (CSD) Within the Department of Social and Health Services, the Community Services Division (CSD) is responsible to determine eligibility for federal and state funded public assistance programs; including basic food, cash, medical and childcare subsidy programs.  The primary objective is to ensure that CSD offices are delivering the highest level of integrity and transparency with strict adherence to all federal and state laws, policies and procedures.   Your role in the organization Economic Services Administration (ESA)/Community Services Division (CSD) is currently recruiting for a Regional Financial Coordinator, a Washington Management Service (WMS) Band 2 position.  This position reports to the Regional Administrator and his/her designee; this position provides expert knowledge of the complex program and policy instruction, information and clarifications to Region 1 leadership and field staff.  This position exercises direction and authority in regards to the application of policy, process and multiple mission critical program areas inclusive of Case Integrity, Federal and State Audit compliance for carrying out the mission and vision of the Department in delivering services to the public in an accurate, timely and cost effective environment.  This position is the subject matter expert on the development of effective, standardized procedures and processes and is responsible for providing reliable and professionally sound guidance; i.e. training recommendation, consultation and service to the other members of the Regional Program coordinators, Community Service Office Administrators, Supervisors, Lead workers and staff.
Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide leadership, disseminate information and provide clarification for Community Service Office Administrators (CSOA's), financial supervisors and field staff to ensure financial services program goals are understood and achieved. Ensure program policy and processes are administered to the field in a proactive, functionally appropriate manner which integrates technology, policy and the workforce, using the collection of data, analysis and projecting outcomes based on the current program expectations, the available workforce and the desired service delivery goal. Supervise and provide leadership for the Administrative Hearings staff; establish standards of excellence regarding the delivery of Administrative Hearings expertise to the workforce; ensure completed work is accurate and in compliance with policy and law, which allows us to hold staff accountable to a set of standard of expectations around skills and abilities. Represent the Region as a subject matter expert in development of policy or programs which adds value to the ability of the Community Service Office's (CSO's) to deliver timely, appropriate services to the populace and in a manner that guarantees equal access, equitable application of the rules and is streamlined and cost effective.  This would include soliciting feedback from the field to help to develop recommendations for change or additional program proposals. Assist the CSOA's with subject matter expert advice and counsel in relationship to program delivery, understanding application of policy and or improving the skills and knowledge of the workforce.  Stand as a support for the supervisors in ensuring staff have the training, program knowledge and skill sets necessary to carry out their assigned tasks and meet deadlines and goals. Act as the liaison and the Regional expert for the State with the CSD Statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) policy program manager in collaboration with the federal USDA Food and Nutrition Services.
Qualifications:
Education, experience and competencies: A Bachelor's Degree in social work, health or social science, public administration, or related field AND 4 years managerial experience in the service delivery field either in program or line management and/or equivalent years of work experience. (Equivalent experience may substitute year-for year for required education.) Ability to manage a culturally diverse environment. Knowledge of federal, state and department regulations governing statewide public assistance services and operations. Knowledge of management principles, strategic planning, budget development and fiscal accountability. Knowledge of the legislative and rule making process. Ability to provide organizational leadership to support staff creativity, innovation and process improvement. Ability to use independent judgment to analyze, prioritize and make critical decisions in a high-volume, results-oriented environment where outcomes come under scrutiny by the public and legislature. Working knowledge of Union Management basic agreements, laws, rules and regulations governing public welfare, affirmative action and equal opportunity. Knowledge of project management principles and practices, including experience developing and managing a project plan.
Supplemental Information:
Life in Washington State If you live in Washington State, you know it offers a quality of life that is unsurpassed. From big-city living to rural living, Washington's distinctive lifestyle mixes a progressive, creative culture with a casual nature. Washington’s industries range from aerospace to high technology to agriculture to trade to forestry and fishing. Seattle is home to several professional sport franchises. In Washington, you are never more than a few hours’ drive to picturesque coastal beaches, dense rain forests, spectacular Mt. Rainier, or beautiful orchards.     Benefits  We offer a rewarding career with impressive benefits designed to help you maintain a comfortable lifestyle for you and your family. See the Benefits Tab for more details. Benefits may include: Major Medical • Dental • Vision • Flexible Spending Account • Long-term Disability • Retirement and other savings plan options • Life Insurance • Tuition Reimbursement • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Continuing Education How to Apply Interested applicants should submit the following documents as attachments with their completed on line application: Letter of interest describing your qualifications Detailed resume Three professional references The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter at 360-725-5804. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.  For questions about this position, please contact Betty Monahan at 509-227-2855.  For questions about this recruitment process, contact the staffing specialist, Pamela Merrick atPamela.merrick@dshs.wa.gov or 360-725-5804.  #LI-JB1

Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst - State of Washington Dept. of Ecology (Olympia, WA)

State of Washington Dept. of Ecology invites applications for the position of:  (EP5)

SALARY: $4,653.00 - $6,105.00 Monthly $55,836.00 - $73,260.00 Annually OPENING DATE: 01/13/15   CLOSING DATE: Continuous   DESCRIPTION:                                Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen The Department of Ecology's mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington's environment, and promote the wise management of our air, land and water for current and future generations. This means protecting both humans and the environment from pollution, restoring and preserving important ecosystems that sustain life, and finding ways to meet human needs without harming environmental resources and functions. Our everyday interaction with citizens, stakeholders, and the public is fundamental to achieving these results. We treat our customers as partners and collaborators, provide respectful and prompt service, explore creative solutions for the best results, and act with integrity. We maintain effective infrastructures and foster a workforce that is committed, productive and successful. We invest in our employees to create and sustain a working environment that encourages creative leadership, teamwork, professionalism and accountability. The citizens of Washington trust that the Department of Ecology supports and assists them in promoting the sustainable environmental and economic well-being of the state. That trust, coupled with our effectiveness, helps Ecology to continue to receive the support it needs to advance our environmental mission. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.ecy.wa.gov. Local efforts... Diverse people... Statewide impacts    DUTIES:   The mission of the Spill Prevention, Preparedness, and Response program is to protect Washington's environment, public health, and safety through a comprehensive spill prevention, preparedness and response program. The Spill’s Program’s vision is to prevent, prepare for and respond aggressively to oil spills; to be seen as the best. Our Spills goal is “zero spills”. The Statewide Resources Section supports the Agency and Program missions in maintaining 24/7 response capability, aggressive response to oil and hazardous substance spills through service delivery of legislative and policy support , program and strategic planning, data and IT management, performance reporting, statewide training, investigation, enforcement, outreach and education, file management and time accounting activities. The Statewide Resources Section is looking for a Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5) in Lacey, WA. This position is a planning consultant to the Spills Program Manager and is responsible for providing expert advice on complex policy issues as it relates to marine spill prevention, preparedness, and response legislation, regulatory development, legal and policy analysis. This position is critical in providing advice to the Program Management Team, Agency Senior Management, Legislature, federal and tribal governments, environmental organizations and other stakeholders. This position is also the Liaison to the Puget Sound Partnership Oil Spill Workgroup. Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst (Environmental Planner 5) key work activities include the following areas: Program Legislative Policy:   Works with the Spills Program Manager and Program Management Team, to develop new state and federal legislative initiatives. Actions include developing the concept, drafting the language, working with the program communication manager to develop the communication strategy, identifying key stakeholders, and working with program staff to ensure their input on bill and fiscal analyses; and ensuring good coordination with legislators and staff, congressional staff, Governor’s senior policy staff, senior agency management, and stakeholders representing diverse maritime interests as well as those representing environmental interests. Strategic Planning:   Responsible for the development and process of the Spills Program Strategic Plan as delegated by the Spills Program Manager. Researches, formulates, analyzes, and recommends policy and strategic planning positions to the Program Manager on issues relating to safe marine transportation, marine oil spill prevention, oil spill preparedness and response to ensure environmental protection of the waters of the state and their natural, economic and cultural resources.  Identifying, developing and tracking strategic issues.  Works with the program’s managers to develop and look for strategic opportunities to help implement and track the progress of the plan. Tribal Liaison: Represents the Program in maintaining communication and coordination with tribal governments.   External Communication:  Represents the Program in intra-agency cross-program coordination. Coordinates agency actions and initiatives with the U.S. Coast Guard and other federal agencies; Canadian federal, provincial, and industry officials; tribal and local governments; state agencies; and industry organizations and special interest groups. Special Projects:  Leads and coordinates special projects related to program priorities.  This position will remain open until filled. The initial screening will be January 27, 2015.  In order to be considered for the initial screening, please submit an application on or before January 26, 2015. The agency reserves the right to make an appointment anytime after the initial screening date.     QUALIFICATIONS: Required Qualifications A Master's degree or above with major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field. AND Five years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules, or regulations.   This position requires a unique blend of experience and training in legislative and policy development, strategic and legislative analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder communications, as well as excellent public speaking, presentation, and writing skills.  Desirable Qualifications Working knowledge of, or experience with Northwest Area Contingency plan policies and experience with the Incident Command System. Independent analysis capabilities and 4 years of experience and training in legislative and policy development at the local, state, national and international level, strategic and program planning. Three years managing complex projects using project management tools to track progress such as MS Excel, or MS Project. Computer skills: Must be proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Ability to build relationships and work with diverse personalities. Ability to lead others and openness to take direction. Strong Communication skills both written and oral communication. Should be comfortable speaking in public forums. Special Requirements The position normally works in a relatively sedentary open office environment, working with computers and other office equipment for long periods of time. However, position also may require spill response in field work which could involve several hours of standing, walking, or squatting each day. This position is part of the Spills Program Incident Management Team (IMT) and Crisis Management Team and is required to complete Incident Command System (ICS) training at the level of 100, 200, 300, 700 and 800. Maintain HAZWOPER certification annually and continual training as required by the Program as they come available to maintain IMT position qualifications. Be able to obtain the Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC card) which entails a detailed background check. Hold and maintain eligibility and certification to permit travel to and from Canada, including passport or Enhanced Driver’s License. Hold and maintain a valid Washington driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.   SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Application Instructions Please include the following documents as an attachment to your application: A cover letter describing how your experience, skills and abilities meet the required qualifications of this position. A resume outlining your professional experience. Please complete the applicant profile when applying for this position. Or, you may paste the text of your resume within the profile's resume text field. Please read the supplemental questions carefully and answer completely. Incomplete responses, including "please see resume" may disqualify you from further consideration. Department of Ecology employees, please make sure to answer the agency-wide questions regarding permanent status as classified employee within the Washington General Service or Washington Management Service. Do not forget to select Department of Ecology as a response to question 2, and type your personnel ID number for question 3. If you are not sure of your status or do not know your personnel ID number, please contact Human Resources at (360) 407-6186. If you are reading this announcement in print format, please visit www.careers.wa.gov to access the online recruitment system. Click on "Look for Jobs" and select Dept. of Ecology under the "Department" search list. Click "Apply Search." Other Information If you need assistance applying for this job, please call Human Resources at (360) 407-6186 or e-mailcareers@ecy.wa.gov. Please do not call this number or send an email to this address to follow-up the status of your application. You can view the latest status of your application on your profile's main page. The act of submitting application materials electronically is considered affirmation that the information is complete and truthful. The state may verify this information and any untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of your application or dismissal if employed. This position is included in the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE) union bargaining unit for the Department of Ecology. All employees covered by the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the WFSE will, as a condition of employment, either become members of the WFSE and pay membership dues or, as non-members, pay a representation fee as described in the CBA, no later than the 30th day following the effective date of this CBA or the beginning of their employment. The Washington State Department of Ecology is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 407-6186. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.   Legislative/Strategic Policy Analyst (EP5) Supplemental Questionnaire   * 1. How did you hear about this job posting?  www.careers.wa.gov  Community Based Organization  Community / Technical College  Ecology Employee  Ecology Recruiter  Ecology Jobs Page  Facebook  Job Board  Job Fair  LinkedIn  Newspaper  Other State Agency  Other Website  Professional Association  Twitter  University Job Board  WorkSource * 2. If you selected Community Based Organization, Community / Technical College, Job Board, Job Fair, LinkedIn Group, Newspaper, Other State Agency, Other Website, Professional Association, University Job Board or WorkSource location then please share which one. * 3. Do you have a Master's degree or above with major emphasis in land use, urban, regional, environmental, or natural resource planning, landscape architecture, geography, land use or environmental law, public administration with an environmental emphasis, or closely related field?  Yes  No * 4. Please indicate your degree and major. * 5. Do you have at least five years of professional experience in land use, urban, regional, environmental or natural resource planning, and/or program development conducting research and analyzing policies, laws, rules or regulations?  Yes  No * 6. Please provide additional information to support your response above. The following information is needed: position title(s), specific duties, and periods of employment. Make sure your response specifically addresses the qualification above. An incomplete answer, including "please see resume" may remove you from further consideration. * Required Question