Administrative Services Director

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Company: City of Shoreline, WA

Location: Seattle, WA 98133

Description:

Salary: $168,911.00 - $214,069.00 Annually

Location : Shoreline, WA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 2024-00051 A

Department: Administrative Services Department

Opening Date: 10/16/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/A

GENERAL SUMMARY

Shoreline is an inclusive City that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity

Application material:
- Complete application form
- Update resume
- Cover letter explaining how your past experiences and training prepared you to perform all aspects of the job

The City of Shoreline is searching for their next Administrative Services Director. The ideal candidate will be a highly capable leader and finance professional with strong technology experience who is committed to and passionate about making a meaningful impact on society and the Shoreline community through government service.

The next Administrative Services Director will lead a team of 31 dedicated and highly skilled staff who serve one of Washington's fastest growing and most forward-thinking communities. Located along the Puget Sound just nine miles north of downtown Seattle, Shoreline, Washington, is a desirable community with a reputation for political stability, exceptional service delivery, a dedication to financial sustainability and endless recreational and natural amenities. It recently received recognition from Fortune Magazine as one of the "50 Best Places to Live for Families" in the United States!

The Administrative Services Director reports directly to the City Manager, serving as the Chief Financial Officer and Executive to the Information Technology, Budget and Finance Divisions for the City. As a member of the City's Leadership Team, the Administrative Services Director is expected to provide finance and technology leadership in partnership with other City departments to meet the goals and mission of the organization

Shoreline employs 207 full-time equivalents (FTEs) in ten departments. The City has a healthy organizational culture that is mission driven. Shoreline's 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey received responses from an impressive 92% of employees. Highlights include:
  • 96% have a clear understanding of how their job fits with the mission of the City.
  • 92% feel responsible for achieving the City's mission and goals
  • 88% have a clear understanding of organizational values and mission.
The City has a biennial operating budget of $146 million and a total biennial budget for all funds of $438 million and has maintained an AA+ bond rating through its commitment to financial sustainability and integrity having received only 2 Financial statement findings in its 29-year history. The City contracts with King County for Police Services and the Shoreline Fire District operates independently from the City of Shoreline. The City of Shoreline has two Enterprise funds for Wastewater and Surface Water Management.

Some of the exciting projects that the new Director will champion, lead or participate in the next few years include developing and executing a Finance Plan for a new Aquatics Center, which has the potential to include a ballot measure for voter approval in 2026; leading the IT Division and organization as they manage a large portfolio of enterprise technology projects and seek to increase technology security measures in the face of increased cyber-security challenges; engaging the community around the potential to replace the City's levy lid lift in 2028, and developing a roadmap for the City's Financial and Human Resources System, as well as continuous improvement of the City's financial processes.

In sum, the ideal candidate shares the values of the organization and is fully invested in implementing the goals set forth by the City Council and the City Manager. They will be a strong leader who is able to earn the respect and confidence of staff, leadership, and City Council. They will be an experienced Municipal Finance professional with a strong understanding of information technology and ability to facilitate creative problem solving. They will have a demonstrated ability to manage the big picture while keeping an eye on the details to help ensure the financial and technological sustainability of the organization. They will display the highest level of integrity and personal ethics.

The ideal Administrative Services Director will also possess the following traits:
  • Analytical
  • Skilled communicator
  • Approachable
  • Strategic
  • Change management advocate
  • Values and supports equity, diversity, social justice and inclusion. For complete information on the position, please click here
Conditions Of Employment:
  • All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
  • All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
  • This position requires completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment.
Recruitment Plan
This position is open till filled with a first review date of November 10. Apply for this position

Work Schedule
The City's standard office hours are Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. While we are hybrid work organization, this position is expected to primarily work from the office with occasional remote work possible.

Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the application or interview process will be accommodated to the extent reasonably possible. To request an accommodation, please call ([redacted].

All benefit allocations are pro-rated for part-time regular staff.

Each full-time regular employee receives Tier I allotment per month to buy benefits for themselves and family members, including domestic partners. If the employee does not use the entire allotment, the remaining amount goes into a deferred compensation (457) plan. If the cost is greater than Tier I allotment, the employee moves to Tier II allotment and is able to receive an additional contribution from the City of up to a current year total amount. For details, please check

Mandatory coverage includes Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, PERS (State retirement) and 401a social security replacement.

Coverage includes Regence, Kaiser, Delta Dental, Willamette Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and/or childcare costs, Employee Assistance Program and Supplemental Life Insurance.

We also provide free ORCA passes. Eleven holidays are observed along with two personal days are provided each year. Additional three management days are included for exempt employees. Vacation starts at 11 days per year. Sick leave is accrued at 8 hours per month.

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