EMPLOYER: City of Blaine, Washington
CLOSING DATE: Apply by September 21, 2008 (first review, open until filled)
COMPENSATION: $65,328 to $82,668TO APPLY:
For complete job description & instructions for applying, visit Prothman Company at http://www.prothman.com/Current.htm or contact Prothman, 3633 136th PL SE, Suite 206, Bellevue, WA 98006; humanresources@prothman.com; ph: 206-368-0050; fax: 206-368-0060.DESCRIPTION: The City of Blaine is a friendly, charming community uniquely located in the northwest corner of Washington at the international border crossing to Canada. Blaine’s 4,650 residents enjoy the comfort of small town life but are close to major urban centers. Vancouver, British Columbia, is only a 30 minute drive away and Seattle is just 90 minutes away. Located on the shores of Drayton Harbor, Blaine has a vibrant tourism and recreation economy centered on its historic downtown and the harbor area. Beautiful surroundings and a moderate climate make Blaine a great place to live, work, and play.
The City employs 63 FTE’s and has a budget of over $46 million for 2008. There are 8 FTE’s in the Finance Department, including the Court Clerk, and the Utility Billing staff who are responsible for maintaining residential and commercial accounts for the City’s electric, water, sewer, and stormwater utilities. Under general direction of the City Manager, the Finance Director plans, organizes, evaluates and participates in the functions and activities of the operations of the Finance Department.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Management/Administration, Finance, or closely related field, and five years experience in municipal financial management, including three years of supervisory and administrative responsibility, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
General Management | Human Resources/Risk Mgt. | Information Technology | Finance/Accounting
Admin./Legal | Community Development | Public Works | Public Safety | Leisure Services | Health/Human Services