Financial Assistant 

The Okanogan County Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of Financial Assistant reporting to the Financial Manager. 

Individuals assigned to this classification are expected to be skilled in a wide range of clerical and fiscal matters and perform independently in accordance with established and general policies and procedures requiring regular interpretation.  Position duties include knowledge of accounts payable, payroll, utility billing, fund accounting  and grant fund accounting.   

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma, GED or equivalent 

·         Two (2) years bookkeeping/accounting/banking experience

·         Proficient computer and ten key skills and keyboarding skills (45 wpm) 

·         Possession of/or ability to acquire a valid Washington State Driver’s License

 

Desired Qualifications:

·        College level accounting/business course work

·         Proficient computer skills specifically word processing and spreadsheet

Starting Salary:  $2,391 per month with full benefits. This is a non-exempt union position. 

To Apply:  Submit a completed Okanogan County Application for Employment, letter of interest and resume to the Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840.    Applications will be received until Friday, May 16, 2008 at 4:00 p.m.  Applications may be downloaded from this web page or obtained from the Okanogan County Public Works Administration Office. For a link to the complete position description, click on the job title.  Call 422-7300 with questions regarding this position.

Equipment Technician/Welder

Okanogan County Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the position of Equipment Technician/Welder with the Fleet Division. 

Starting Salary:  $2,736 per month with full benefits.  This is a non-exempt union position. 

 

This position performs a wide variety of maintenance and repair functions on gasoline and diesel powered vehicles and specialized maintenance equipment in the County shop or in the field as necessary.  Analyze malfunctions and accomplish repairs.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or G.E.D.

·         Washington State Drivers License with CDL Class A and a satisfactory three (3) year past driving history

·         Direct mechanical experience of 3 years on light and heavy-duty equipment (gasoline and diesel)

·         Two (2) years experience in welding techniques

·         Experience on computerized analysis equipment

·         Current Flagging Card

·         First Aid with CPR

·         Mechanics must furnish all hand tools required to perform their job

To Apply:  Submit completed Okanogan County Application for Employment to the Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2^nd Ave. S., Okanogan, WA 98840.  Applications will be accepted until Friday, May 16, 2008 4:00 p.m.  Applications may be downloaded from this web page or obtained by contacting the Dept. of Public Works (509) 422-7300.  For a link to the complete position description, click on the job title.

 

 

Temporary Summer M-2 Truck Driver

Temporary Summer Flagger

 

Okanogan County Department of Public Works is accepting applications for the following temporary positions:

 

Temporary M-2 Truck Driver for the Brewster area.  Truck drivers must possess a CDL Class A with Air Brakes/Tanker Endorsement and a current flagging card.  Wages are $12.50 per hour with no benefits.

 

Temporary Summer Flagger, all county areas.  Flagger applicants must possess a current flagging card.  Wages are $10.00 per hour with no benefits.

 

To Apply:  Submit a completed Application for Employment to the Department of Public Works, 1234-A 2^nd Avenue South, Okanogan, WA  98840.  Applications may be obtained by contacting the Public Works Office at (509) 422-7300 or downloaded from this web page.  Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2008.