Business Manager Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/spokanecountywa/jobs/newprint/4996200) Apply  Business Manager Salary $76,610.34 - $107,197.73 Annually Location Juvenile Court Services 902 N Adams Street Spokane WA 99260, WA Job Type Regular Job Number 25-00147 Department Juvenile Opening Date 07/03/2025 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Exempt + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Summary This position works 40 hours per week. The position allocated to this class is responsible for the daily management of business related activities involving complex budgets, payroll records, and other financial documents/systems of assigned Spokane County Department as part of the Department’s management team.. May supervise technical support staff. The Business Manager is differentiated from the Office Administrator classification by emphasis on complex fiscal activities rather than clerical related functions. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $98,061 - $137,213 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices. * * *IMPORTANT INFORMATION & INSTRUCTIONS* * *SPOKANE COUNTY JUVENILE COURT DEAR APPLICANT: Thank you for considering the Spokane County Juvenile Court as a potential employer. Juvenile Court employees are directly responsible for the supervision and/or care of youth under the age of eighteen. As such, applicants undergo an extensive application and selection process as well as a thorough background investigation. The effectiveness of the Juvenile Court is directly related to the quality of personnel employed by the Court and the level of public trust in those personnel. As a result, the following extensive application process is designed to elicit information to assist us in determining your character, suitability, and competence for the position for which you have applied. Failure to complete the entire application, whether intentionally or unintentionally, will result in your removal from consideration. In addition, the background investigation may include, but is not limited to: an interview(s); employer reference checks; polygraph test; criminal and driving records. Failure of any portion of the background investigation will be “cause” for removal from consideration. Upon completion of the background investigation, each candidate’s suitability is reviewed by Juvenile Court Administration. The polygraph test is conducted using the information you have submitted and the Integrity Standards for Juvenile Court. Thank you for your interest in Spokane County Juvenile Court. Examples of Duties + Coordinates the budget process, analyzes and recommends changes, reviews quality and accuracy of budget documents, processes, prepares and assists in coordination and presentation of the annual budget for the department and its divisions. + Monitors and coordinates the budget on an on-going basis, ensures that budget reports are prepared and made available to appropriate department managers. + Monitors the cost performance of programs for purposes of budget control and compliance with State, County and department guidelines. + Assists the Director in the development, implementation, and overseeing of policies and procedures that relate to the financial activities of the department. + Assists in the process of selection, orientation and training of staff in the area of responsibility. + Prioritizes, assigns and monitors work; evaluates performance; administers discipline; approves and monitors sick leave and annual leave. + Coordinates fiscal activities with other departments, agencies, vendors and subcontractors. + Researches and prepares financial reports for department, various agencies including year-end grant accountability reports, cost estimates and budget projections. + Coordinates system needs and requirements of department with IS staff to provide required data systems and fiscal reports necessary to meet the business needs of the department. + Participates in the management team responsibility for planning and coordinating fiscal goals and objectives for the department. + Performs internal audits for review by state examiner’s office. + Maintains oversight of central records/documents. + Represents the department at meetings and functions as assigned. + Performs other related duties as required/assigned. Juvenile + Liaisons with HR and Unit manager to coordinate and monitor department hiring for proper procedures from start to completion. + Performs and maintains new hire background investigations including but not limited to coordination with outside agencies and inside personnel for background checks, CPS checks, Fingerprints, Debarment review, Education verification, polygraph examination, County physicals. + Provides security card access and monitors regulations based on County policy and Director review for the Department and other entities seeking entrance. Prosecutor + Writes grant, and provides grants and contract management. + Serves as the Capital Asset Department Custodian. + Provides oversight on travel requests. Planning + Responsible for overall Quality Control of Department work. + Maintains oversight and programming of SmartGov and all permit and land planning tracking systems. + Maintains oversight and programming of the Planning web page and is the liaison with County Communications staff. Minimum Requirements + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Management Information Systems, Accounting or closely related field + Three (3) years of experience which involves business management, budget oversight or related fiscal activities. + OR any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work. + Lead or supervisory experience is preferred. Selection Factors + Knowledge of governmental cost accounting and budgeting principles, practices and methods. + Knowledge of terminology, legislation, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the position. + Knowledge of data processing systems related to fiscal management. + Knowledge of supervisory theories, practices and principles as required for the position. + Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction. + Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals. + Skilled in use of personal computers and related software. + Ability to maintain established financial records and prepare comprehensive accounting reports and statements. + Ability to resolve complex problems related to job duties. + Ability to effectively apply customer service techniques to both internal and external customers. + Ability to exercise initiative and judgment, and make appropriate decisions within the scope of assigned authority. + Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions and apply available guidelines to varied situations. + Ability to plan, review, and supervise the work of others. SPOKANE COUNTY Employee Benefits Summary The following is a brief list of benefits available to Spokane County regular employees. Complete information is available from Human Resources Department. This information is subject to change. PAID TIME OFF Spokane County Observed Holidays Up to 10 (ten) paid holidays are observed by Spokane County. PTO Non-represented and a select group of represented employees receive a bank of hours that combine both vacation and sick leave into a paid time off bank. There is no waiting period to use this time and it starts out at almost 2 days per month accrual increasing in accrual rates annually for first 5 years. Vacation For employees with less than five (5) years of continuous service, the accrual rate is 1 day of vacation each month for a total of 12 days per year. After six (6) months, employees are eligible to take accumulated vacation time. (Please note the vacation time accumulation may vary depending on contract language). Sick Leave Sick leave is earned at 1 day per month and can be taken as the days are accumulated. Other Leaves Spokane County provides several other paid leaves such as: bereavement leave, jury duty and military duty leave. INSURANCE BENEFITS Medical Insurance Two plans are currently available: Premera Blue Cross (PPO) and Kaiser Permanente (HMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. Premiums are deducted each pay period (pay periods: 15th and last day of the month). 2024 Rates: Premera Employee Only: $38.04 per month Employee & Spouse: $149.52 per month Employee & Family: $209.60 per month Employee & Child(ren): $136.16 per month Kaiser: Employee: $35.92 per month Employee & Spouse: $140.56 per month Employee & Family: $196.06 per month Employee & Child(ren): $128.58 per month Dental Insurance Two plans are currently available: Delta Dental of Washington (PPO) and Willamette Dental (DMO). Spokane County pays 95% of the premium for full-time employees and 90% of the premiums for spouses and dependents. 2024 Rates: Delta Dental Willamette Dental Employee: $5.74 per month Employee: $5.98 per month Family: $11.48 per month Family: $11.96 per month Group Life Insurance The County provides a $25,000 group life insurance policy to employees. The County provides a $10,000 benefit for those represented by 492, 492CS & 492CL. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County. Long Term Disability Coverage Provides an income protection benefit in the event of a long-term illness or injury at rate of 60% of income up to a maximum of $5,000 per month. Spokane County pays the full premium for this plan. Deputy Sheriff's receive a benefit through their union for disability. RETIREMENT Retirement Plan (401a) Spokane County employees are automatically included in the Washington State Retirement System. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the plan. This retirement plan provides a guaranteed lifetime monthly benefit once vested and eligible for retirement. Additional Retirement Plan Option (457b) Employees may supplement their retirement income and save money on taxes by participating in this optional County program. Roth (after-tax) option is also available through this retirement plan. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS AFLAC Supplemental insurance is optional and is provided by AFLAC to help pay for benefits not covered by major medical insurance. The employee pays 100% of the premium. Travel Assistance Provides additional travel protections anytime you travel more than 100 miles from home. Includes pre-trip information, emergency ticket replacement, and emergency evacuation coverage. This benefit is paid in full by Spokane County. Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) Spokane County sponsors a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account to allow out-of-pocket Medical & Daycare Expenses to be paid with Tax Free Dollars. Premiums are automatically set up pre-tax under the FSA. Voluntary Term Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance is additional optional life insurance provided through The Standard Insurance. New employees are guaranteed up to $50,000 for self and $20,000 for a spouse with no medical underwriting needed. WORK/LIFE PROGRAMS Employee Assistance Program Employees and their family members are eligible to receive free counseling. There are also benefits relating to financial and legal concerns. Reduced Cost Bus Pass Program Spokane County participates in a program with STA which discounts bus passes to $5 a month. Wellness Programs There are opportunities for nearby exercise programs at reduced cost and education programs around wellness themes including financial well-being, nutrition and stress reduction. Discounts There are local and national discounts available to Spokane County employees. 01 PLEASE NOTE: THE QUESTIONS BELOW ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS EXCEPT CURRENT JUVENILE COURT SERVICES EMPLOYEES. YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED INCOMPLETE IF ALL QUESTIONS ARE NOT ANSWERED. 02 You may be subject to the following exams: criminal background check, fingerprints, CPS check, military check, DOL check, transcript check, federal debarment check, professional & personal reference checks, polygraph exam, physical ability test, employment physical, vehicle insurance check, application verifications. Are you willing to sign a "waiver and authorization to release information" document for the Juvenile Court administration to complete the exams listed above? + Yes + No 03 Have you ever committed any offense involving the physical, sexual abuse or mistreatment of a child under age 18? + Yes + No 04 Are you currently subject to a pending gross misdemeanor or felony criminal charge; (this includes individuals awaiting trial or sentencing; determination on appeal or who are under sentencing conditions)? + Yes + No 05 Have you ever been convicted of any of the following Violent or Felony Sex Offenses? Check all that apply. + Arson 1 or 2 + Assault 1 or 2 + Assault of a Child 1 or 2 + Burglary 1 + Child Molestation 1 or 2 or 3 + Communication with a minor for immoral purposes + Custodial Sexual Misconduct 1 or 2 + Dealing in Depictions of Minor engage in Sexually explicit Material + Drive-By Shooting + Extortion 1 + Failure to register as a Sex Offender (if original crime was a felony sex offense or sexual misconduct with a minor 2 or a non-felony sex offense) + Homicide by Abuse + Incest 1 or 2 + Indecent Liberties + Kidnapping 1 or 2 + Manslaughter 1 or 2 + Murder 1 or 2 + Patronizing Juvenile Prostitute + Rape 1 or 2 or 3 + Rape of a Child 1 or 2 or 3 + Robbery 1 or 2 + Sending, Bringing into State depictions of Minor Engaged in Sexual Explicit Conduct + Sexual Exploitation of a Minor + Sexually Violating Human Remains + Vehicular Assault + Vehicular Homicide while under the influence of drugs or alcohol or by the operation of a vehicle in a reckless manner + Voyeurism + None apply 06 Have you ever been subject or committed to any of the following (this includes awaiting trial or sentencing, determination on appeal or under sentencing conditions)? Check all that apply. + Any class A felony + Any felony + Any attempt to commit a class A felony, criminal solicitation of or criminal conspiracy to commit a class A felony + Any conviction for a felony offense in effect at any time prior to July 1, 1976, that is comparable to a felony classified as a violent offense under RCW 9.94A.030 + Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a violent offense under RCW 9.94A.030 + Any felony with a judge's finding of sexual motivation + Any felony that is an attempt to commit, criminal solicitation of, or criminal conspiracy to commit a sex offense + Any federal or out-of-state conviction for an offense that under the laws of this state would be a felony classified as a sex offense + None apply 07 Have you ever been convicted of any gross misdemeanor or felony convictions for sexual offenses, physical assaults, domestic violence, harassment, intimidation, violent felonies, or offenses involving the use of a weapon? + Yes + No 08 Have you ever been found in any dependency action under RCW 13.34.030(2)(b) to have sexually assaulted, exploited, or physically abused any minor? + Yes + No 09 If answer is yes to the above question, in which state? Date of such findings? 10 Have you ever been found by a court in a domestic relations proceedings under Title 26 RCW to have sexually abused, exploited, or physically abused any minor? + Yes + No 11 If answer is yes to the above question, in which state? Date of such findings? 12 Have you ever been found in any disciplinary board final decision to have sexually abused, exploited, or physically abused any minor? + Yes + No 13 If answer is yes to the above question, in which state? Date of such findings? 14 Have you ever been convicted of any offense involving the possession, sale, manufacture and/or distribution of controlled substances or other regulated drugs (including attempts at such offenses)? + Yes + No 15 Have you ever possessed or experimented with the following? (Possession is defined as: Controlling, holding, touching, selling, trafficking, or transporting any illegal substance) Check all that apply. + Steroids + Hashish + Methamphetamines "Speed" + Cocaine + Crack + Heroin + Amphetamines "Uppers" + Pain Killers (Other than prescribed) + LSD "Acid" + PCP "Angel Dust" + Barbiturates "Downers" + Valium (Other than prescribed) + Hallucinogens / Mushrooms + "Designer" Type Drugs + Opiate, Morphine, Opium + Ecstasy (MDMA) + GHB (Fantasy, Liquid X, Liquid E, Juice) + Other Person's Prescriptions + None apply 16 Note the First and Last time (Mo/Yr) you possessed or experimented with the drug checked above or write "does not apply" if you did not check any of the above. 17 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? (includes traffic citations) + Yes + No 18 If you checked yes to the above question, indicate the citation and dates. 19 Have you ever committed a crime that did not result in an arrest or conviction? + Yes + No 20 If yes to the above question, describe circumstances. 21 Have you ever committed a misdemeanor involving harm or threat to persons or property, i.e., assault, fighting, or vandalism, etc? + Yes + No 22 If yes to the above question, describe circumstances. 23 Have you ever been in the presence of others when they were involved in any illegal activities even though you did not participate? + Yes + No 24 If yes to the above question, describe circumstances. 25 Have you been convicted of, knowingly committed, or participated in illegal sexual activity? + Yes + No 26 If yes to the above question, describe circumstances. 27 Do you have or have you ever had substantiated referrals for child abuse and neglect to the Department of Social and Health Services/ Division of Children and Family Services in Washington state or in any other state's social services agency? + Yes + No 28 Have you been a party in a Juvenile Court proceeding in any state where findings were made of abandonment, abuse or neglect, or inability to parent a child and/or has had parental rights terminated? + Yes + No 29 Do you have or ever had a child who has been under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court for a dependency action? + Yes + No 30 While employed, were you terminated for cause, terminated during the probationary period, or did you resign not in good standing? + Yes + No 31 As an employee, have you ever done anything for which you could be fired? + Yes + No 32 Have you received written warnings from past employers for absenteeism or tardiness more than three times in the past five years? + Yes + No 33 Have you missed any days of work due to use of alcohol or marijuana in the last five years? + Yes + No 34 Have you been accused of sexual harassment at any time or involved in any way in a sexual harassment case (PREA 115.317)? + Yes + No 35 Have you ever been involved in a physical altercation with a family member? + Yes + No 36 If yes to the above question, describe circumstances. 37 Have you ever falsified or left out significant information on any application? + Yes + No 38 Have you quit or been asked to leave from two or more jobs in the last five years? + Yes + No 39 Would any problem result if your present employer was contacted during the course of a background investigation? + Yes + No 40 Have you ever used, possessed, manufactured, sold, offered to sell, distributed, or transported for sale any illegal drugs/narcotics other than marijuana in the last five years? + Yes + No 41 Have you used illegal drugs on the job in the last five years? + Yes + No 42 Have you made misrepresentations or misstatements of facts in the application or during these supplemental questions as to any information sought by the Juvenile Court to assess suitability for employment? + Yes + No 43 Have you failed to disclose any information which the Juvenile Court management will need to determine your suitability as a prospective Juvenile Court employee? + Yes + No 44 If yes to the above question, please describe. 45 Are you a member of any terrorist group? + Yes + No 46 If you answered yes to the above, "Are you a member of any terrorist group?", then please explain. 47 Have you ever been contacted or investigated by any Federal Agency? + Yes + No 48 If you answered yes to the question, "Have you ever been contacted or investigated by any Federal Agency?", then which agency? 49 Have you ever been denied security clearance for any reason? + Yes + No 50 If you answered yes to the question, "Have you ever been denied security clearance for any reason?", then please explain. Required Question Employer Spokane County Address 824 N Adams Spokane, Washington, 99260 Phone 509-477-5750 Website http://www.spokanecounty.org/employment