Department:

Division: 

Pay Range 

$38.77 - $56.37 Hourly 

Midpoint 

$47.57 Hourly 

Starting salaries generally fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range. Each offer depends on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, internal pay equity, and available budget. Salary offers are negotiated individually based on these factors.    

 
SUMMARY OF POSITION 

Join our Parks and Public Facilities team and support the department's business operations, by analyzing budgets and financial data, managing contracts and agreements, and supporting the grants that fund projects across our community. Reporting to the Department Director, this position works independently on the behind-the-scenes work that keeps our parks and facilities serving the community. 

View the full job description for this position on the City’s job description web page.  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION 

• This is a full-time, in-person position with a typical Monday–Friday schedule of 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Flexible scheduling options, including a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, may be available. 

• This position is open until filled, with first consideration given to those applicants who apply prior to October 22nd. 

Selection will be based on overall qualifications, skills testing (if applicable), and an interview process. The final candidate selected will be subject to a comprehensive background/reference check commensurate to the position.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Associate’s degree with coursework in public administration, business administration, finance, accounting, or related field. 

• Three (3) years experience in business or operational analysis, budget or financial analysis, contract administration, project administration. 

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Valid driver’s license 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS 

• Experience working in local government or a public agency, particularly in parks, recreation, facilities, or public works. 

• Experience with public procurement processes, including preparing bid documents, RFPs/RFQs, and managing vendor contracts in compliance with state and local purchasing rules. 

• Familiarity with governmental budgeting and fund accounting. 

• Experience tracking contract and grant deliverables, deadlines, and reporting requirements across multiple projects. 

WE ARE RICHLAND 

At the City of Richland, your work makes a difference every day. From maintaining essential services to enhancing our community, you’ll be part of a team that values teamwork, integrity and excellence in what we do. 

With a strong sense of purpose, great benefits, and a commitment to growth, we are building a community we’re proud to serve. 

Richland Rewards – Supporting Those Who Serve 

Regular Full-Time (35 to 40 hr/week) Employee Benefits 

• Excellent open access (preferred provider) medical plan with substantial City-paid contribution 

• City-paid dental and vision plans 

• City-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance (equals two times the employee's annual salary) 

• City-paid Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Participation in the State of Washington's Retirement Plan (PERS) 

• Paid Time Off (PTO) 

• 10 Paid Holidays 

• 4% City-match deferred compensation with 457 and 401(a) plan options 

• Extended Sick Leave (ESL) 

• Section 125 - Flexible Benefits Plan (Medical/Dependent Care) 

• City Paid and Employee Paid Retirement Health Savings Plan 

• Employee Assistance Program 

• Annual Performance Assessment System 

Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual 

Regular Full-Time (40hr) Accrual Rates. (The accrual rates for full time (30-34hr) and part-time positions are pro-rated based upon the position's budgeted hours.) 

Years of Continuous Service / Maximum Hours Per Month 

0 months through 6 months / 13.33 hours per month 

6 months through 9 years / 20.33 hours per month 

10 years through 15 years / 22.33 hours per month 

16 years through 20 years / 24.33 hours per month 

Over 20 years / 26.33 hours per month 

Note: Unaffiliated staff (non-union employees) may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on the Compensation Plan for Unaffiliated Employees (Comp Plan) with the City; consult the Comp Plan for specific information about position benefits. 

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diversified work force.  Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age (over 40), martial or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.
 
In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided for participation in the application and selection process, if requested.  Persons with a disability who need assistance must notify the Human Resources Department about the accommodation needed at the time of application and prior to the closing date by calling (509) 942-7392. 
 
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