Budget Coordinator

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Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

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This position will remain open until filled. The first application review will be on Thursday, May 7, 2026. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any time on or after that date.

Annual Pay Range: $ 67,307.99 - $ 85,070.20

Hourly Pay Range: $ 32.359609 - $ 40.899133

Starting salaries will be within the posted pay range based on job-related factors such as experience, training, and/or education.

Clackamas County's Budget section, within the Finance Department, seeks a dynamic, motivated individual to play a vital role on our team as a Budget Coordinator.

In this position, you will be at the heart of our annual financial planning efforts, helping shape and guide the county's budget process from start to finish. As our Budget Coordinator, you will be key to coordinating the annual budget planning process by scheduling meetings, setting deadlines, preparing essential materials, and ensuring every detail is in place. You will provide technical support to departments, assist with budget preparation and monitoring, and help develop tools and resources that streamline budget management across the county. Your work will involve reviewing departmental estimates, updating budget data, maintaining up-to-date budget information on our website and intranet, and ensuring compliance with state budget laws related to appropriations, revenues, and publications. You will also take the lead in preparing training and presentation materials, updating annual documents, and responding to government surveys and grant applications, while monitoring payroll, benefits, and expenditures to keep our fiscal operations running smoothly.

Our Budget Coordinator is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local government, help departments use their resources effectively, and ensure transparency and compliance in all budget-related activities. If you are ready to bring your organization, strong analytical skills, and budget experience to a role where your contributions will truly matter, we encourage you to apply!

Required Minimum Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of two (2) years of related experience preparing, developing, or closely assisting in budget development and coordination, as well as monitoring budgets in a county department or similar organization
• Demonstrated experience providing strong customer service in all formats (virtual, email, text, mail, etc.)
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of budget preparation and administration
• Skill to coordinate and schedule meetings with multiple attendees, and in multiple formats (e.g., in person, virtual, hybrid, etc.), with recordings, closed captions, voting, transcripts, screen sharing, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with multiple interruptions and competing deadlines
• Ability to coordinate, track, organize, follow through, and complete tasks
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications/Transferrable Skills:*

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Public Administration, Business, or a related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, etc.)
• Experience with public sector budgeting within a local government
• Experience with budget software
• Knowledge of government accounting practices; principles of public and community relations; public meeting laws
• Familiarity with performance-based budgeting and outcome measurement techniques to enhance program evaluation and decision-making
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences and stakeholders
• For veterans qualified for Veterans’ Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports the annual budget planning process by calendaring deadlines, coordinating schedules, identifying and communicating status and deadlines, and gathering and preparing materials.
• Assists in preparing the budget manual and various budget books developed at different stages of the budget planning process.
• Compiles and updates information and data for analysis.
• Provides technical assistance to departments regarding the county's fiscal and budget policies and procedures and budget management software application; reviews department budget estimates and verifies for correctness, accuracy, and completeness.
• Working closely and collaboratively with a team to support upcoming deadlines.
• Keeps the county's budget web pages and intranet up to date.
• Draft budget communication messages (e.g., emails, forms, presentations, training manuals).
• Creates budget training videos and budget instructions as needed.
• Coordinates and compiles budget items for Supplemental Budget requests and prepares forms to ensure the county's compliance with State budget laws related to appropriations, revenues, notices, and publications.
• Assists in monitoring and reviewing payroll, fringe benefits, and expenditure accounts for accuracy as the budget is spent during the fiscal year.
• Develops budget tools and other helpful information for departments.
• Coordinates response to government surveys, questionnaires, and other requests for information, including County Assessment Function Funding Assistance (CAFFA) grant application and LB form required by the Oregon Department of Revenue.

This position is included in the county’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position when an offer of employment is extended.

This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework and is based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager at the time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering classes and events, as well as alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle. Employee benefits become effective on the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular-status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 12 hours of vacation accrued per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick leave accrued per month
• 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full-time County position represented by the Employees' Association.

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We manage county fiscal information while helping to acquire the necessary goods and services to make our county run smoothly.

Clackamas County takes the responsibility of managing public dollars very seriously. Every day, we try to be as efficient as possible with our residents’ tax dollars. But we don’t want residents to simply take our word for it. That’s why we have audit measures in place.

Clackamas County has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The Department of Finance centers its mission on the values of accountability, customer service, and integrity. Our team serves the public and internal customers by providing timely, accurate fiscal information, evaluating financial alternatives, and coordinating across departments to meet the county's public service goals. We also manage the procurement of county goods and services and maintain sound, healthy, and accessible county buildings and other facilities, protecting the county's investment in our public spaces.

Learn more about Clackamas County Finance

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

• Requesting Veterans' Preference
• Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.

James Callahan, Recruiter
Email: JCallahan@clackamas.us