Public Works Account Supervisor

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

1h•$62,681 - $94,023•Onsite

About The Position

Under the administrative direction of the Public Works Director, this position provides leadership and management of administrative staff to plan, organize, and ensure that all administrative and accounting tasks related to utilities such as water, sewer, and garbage are up-to-date with accuracy and completeness. The role ensures that payments and invoices are sent and made in a timely manner and that management is notified regarding rates and budget related issues. This position will serve as a resource for administrative and billing related questions from Tribal Members and outside agencies such as King County, the City of Auburn, and Waste Management.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a business-related field or equivalent experience.
Two (2) years of office accounting experience.
Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Skilled in operating a personal computer and applicable software.
Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Knowledge of principles and practices of supervision and training.
Knowledge of modern billing and collection procedures.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Ability to revise and adopt work procedures and record-keeping systems.
Ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain a file system with records and prepare reports.
A valid Washington State driver’s license is required at time of appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

Responsibilities

Performs daily, monthly, and annual utilities accounting tasks related to water billings, King County sewer service billings, King County sewer connection charges, Waste Management solid waste billings, and other related Tribal utilities accounting for the Tribal government and residents within the Utilities District.
Performs customer account updates and account reconciliations with outside agencies such as King County, City of Auburn, and private entities such as Waste Management and Northwest Cascade Sanitation Service.
Coordinates with Housing and Construction departments to set up utilities accounts and payments on new home constructions.
Oversees the applications and income eligibilities program for all Tribal Members who are beneficiaries of any or all of the Tribal programs conducted by Muckleshoot Utility District (MUD) and Public Works.
Prepares purchase requisitions (PR)/purchase orders (PO) for all the utilities payments on a regular basis.
Coordinates with Finance, Housing, Construction, and Grants programs to ensure timely and accurate payments are made.
Provides supervision, work direction, training, coaching, and guidance to assigned staff.
Responsible for Indian Health Services contracts with the Tribe, including the processing of Memorandum of Agreements, Tribal Section-II process, and related document maintenance.
Oversees the management and organization of the Public Works Contract Service Agreements.
May be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time, which may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities, due to the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members.