Business and Finance Officer II

Posting number: 2026SMD27571

Department: DPH - Public Health

Division: Community Health Services

Job classification: Business and Finance Officer II (C9 : PROTEC17-DPH, DCHS-Admin)

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Accounting and Finance, Public Health

Summary

Public Health – Seattle & King County is seeking a term-limited temporary (TLT) or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) Business and Finance Officer II (BFO II) to join its Financial Operations team a part of the Community Health Services (CHS) Division. This position performs complex accounting and financial functions to support the fiscal operations of the CHS Division. The BFO II is responsible for managing financial transactions and reconciliations, grant and contract billing, procurement card (P-card) and prepaid-cards administration, and patient-generated revenue accounting.

The position ensures fiscal compliance, accurate financial reporting, and timely processing of division-wide financial activities. Additionally, this position plays a key role in promoting financial controls and equity-centered fiscal practices.

Temporary opportunity. Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) positions are "at-will" positions but are eligible for benefits. This TLT is currently anticipated to last six (6) months. However, funding sources for this work remain uncertain and dependent upon decisions actively being made at both the federal and local levels. As a result, the end date of this position may be adjusted based on those decisions. The County and the Department continue to work to secure long term funding sources.

This vacancy can also be filled as a Special Duty opportunity. Special Duty Assignments are open to Career Service, Career Service Exempt or other regular (non-temporary) employee in King County who has completed their initial County probation. You must have supervisor approval prior to taking a Special Duty Assignment.

Note: This posting will create a list of qualified candidates that may be considered for selection of additional vacancies of the same position type over the next 6 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 for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 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 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 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