Assistant Director - Financial And Resource Management

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Are you an executive leader committed to continuous improvement and innovation while working in a world-class city department? Do you have a passion for public service? Bellevue Utilities is looking for an Assistant Director to join the department's award-winning team to lead its Resource Management and Customer Service Division.

This position is a member of Bellevue Utilities executive team and co-leads the department in achieving its strategic, operational, and financial goals. This position oversees an annual operating budget of $190 million and is responsible for ensuring the department exercises fiscal stewardship and positions for long-term financial sustainability, customers are provided a high level of service, and technology systems are in place to support successful operations of the department.Leadership:

• Work with the director, deputy director, and other division assistant directors to co-lead the department.
• Establish and maintain a working environment conducive to positive moral, individual style, quality, creativity, and teamwork.
• Develop department policies and recommend policy options for department and city management, and city council.
• Plan, develop, and implement programs to achieve target outcomes and priorities.

Financial

• Oversee development and implementation of the department's biennial operating and capital budgets and rates.
• Provide leadership and direction in development of short- and long-range financial plans and studies.
• Prepare and present budget and financial materials to community organizations, advisory boards, and city council.
• Oversee the department's financial operations.

Customer service

• Oversee utility billing functions.
• Oversee customer service channels.
• Oversee utility rate assistance programs.

Technology systems

• Oversee and provide guidance on the department's business systems planning, implementation, and support.

Garbage, recycling, and composting management

• Oversee management of the city's collection vendor contract for garbage, recycling, and composting services, and related outreach.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Knowledge of budget and accounting principles, practices, and procedures as applied in a large organization.
• Ability to:
  1. Express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
  2. Interpret legislation, rules, and regulations.
  3. Plan, supervise, and coordinate long range technical and administrative programs.
  4. Address civic organizations or other public or private groups on subjects relative to utility programs and projects.
  5. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department employees, other city departments, community officials, citizens, and state and federal officials.
  6. Prepare new rules and regulations.
  7. Plan, assign, review and supervise the work of direct reports.
  8. Understand the city's political environment and sensitivities and function effectively within that environment.
  9. Provide leadership, counsel, motivation, and constructive performance reviews to staff, securing their respective commitments to the department's goals.

Education, Experience, and Other Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in business, finance, or other related field; an MS or MPA is preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressively responsible leadership and financial management experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, experience or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office or moderately loud when in the field.

For more information, contact Lucy Liu via email at lliu@bellevuewa.gov. For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or bellevuehr@bellevuewa.gov. If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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Employment Type: Regular