Prothman Company Lake Stevens, Washington, USA
Finance & Administrative Director
Finance & Administrative Director
Snohomish Conservation District
Lake Stevens, Washington
Salary: $91,773 - $112,489
Headquartered in Lake Stevens, Washington, the Snohomish Conservation District (SCD) is a leader among peers with green stormwater infrastructure, youth education, community engagement, and climate resilient habitat restoration and agriculture programs. Just a short drive from Everett and 30 miles north of Seattle, Lake Stevens is a thriving city within western Snohomish County, known for its stunning 1,000-acre lake at the heart of the community. With a population of over 41,000, the city has grown from a quiet lakeside retreat into one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.
The Snohomish Conservation District is a non-regulatory political subdivision of state government. The District’s boundaries include Camano Island and most of Snohomish County. The District has been working with farmers, city residents, rural and suburban landowners on a voluntary basis since 1941, and has many services to help landowners protect and enhance natural resources. The District is governed by a five-member, voluntary Board of Supervisors. The Executive Director reports to the Board and oversees all District operations and personnel. The District’s departments include the Executive Director’s Office, Business Operations, Habitat Restoration and Floodplain Management, Engineering, Education and Outreach, Agriculture, and Community Conservation. SCD operates on a 2024 budget of approximately $9 million with 42 staff members.
Working within the Business Operations division, the Finance & Administrative Director will lead a team of 5-6 direct reports and will be charged with the financial and administrative functions of the District, which include grant management, procurement, human resources, and policy compliance. The Finance & Administrative Director also works collaboratively with the management team to further the District’s strategic planning goals, and will be involved in many aspects of developing, tracking, and administering the organizational budget. SCD values a work-life balance and offers hybrid working opportunities. This position will be based in SCD’s Lake Stevens office. Following a successful onboarding period, there will be an option to work remotely part of the time. Some essential functions of this position will require in-office work at specific times.
Required Education and Experience: A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, accounting, law, natural resources, or a related field. Three years of supervisory/program management experience. Alternative combinations of education and experience will be considered. (Please see the complete position profile for other necessary and preferred knowledge, skills, and abilities.)
Benefits include: Medical, dental and life insurance coverage. Long Term Care. Long Term Disability. Twelve paid holidays each year, plus annual and sick leave accrued at 8 hours per month. Employer-contributed retirement program through the State of Washington Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) and the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program.
For a complete position profile and to apply online, visit Prothman at https://prothman.com/ and click on “Open Recruitments”. For questions, call 206-368-0050. The Snohomish Conservation District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Apply by November 17, 2024. (Applications reviewed as submitted. Open until filled.)