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Employer
City of Kirkland
Salary
$105,059.34 - $137,078.61 Annually
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202100644
Location
Finance & Admin. - Deputy Director Management
Opening Date
02/24/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
MAC
Job Summary
The Financial Operations Supervisor, under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, leads and directly supervises the daily operations of the city's centralized purchasing functions, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and mail services.
Considered a working supervisor, the Financial Operations Supervisor ensures that tasks within the operations division are completed accurately and timely, according to established standards. This position oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and goals, and is responsible for supervising staff, evaluating, assigning tasks, and balancing workloads.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Financial Operations Supervisor is well-versed in the functional areas overseen and provides technical support to staff. This position oversees multiple functions within financial operations, but differs from the Financial Operations Manager position, which manages the division, prepares recommended division budget, and determines resources needed to accomplish program goals. The incumbent operates with considerable autonomy and independent judgment.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Supervises the day-to-day activities of financial operations staff assigned to purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable and mail services.
- Supervises subordinate personnel, including motivating, training, and delegating assignments; monitoring performance; conducting performance evaluations; taking disciplinary/corrective action; recommending salary increases and promotions; and recommending hirings and terminations.
- Monitors and interprets changes in applicable laws, regulations, and technology that may affect departmental operations. Develops, analyzes, and implements policy and procedural changes after approval; monitors for compliance.
- Evaluates various financial operations functions to improve customer service, productivity, and efficiency, and assists with work-related issues that cannot be addressed by staff; performs research as needed.
- Oversees the purchasing function including the citywide procurement of goods and services, the issuance of purchase orders and contracts, the preparation of bids, cooperative purchase agreements with other public agencies, the surplus program, and the purchasing card program.
- Assists with the development and execution of various types of interlocal cooperative agreements including mutual aid agreements.
- Supervises the operations of accounts receivable and accounts payable and serves as backup to staff as needed. Manages vendor and customer relations, setups, inquiries, and approvals related to quotes, wage rates, taxes, and billing. Ensures accurate record-keeping and efficient processing of payments, invoices, refunds, and customer billing for various taxes and fees.
- Collaborates with internal customers, managers, and directors to provide strategic procurement, contracting, and program support to fulfill adopted strategic priorities.
- Ensures that all city expenditures adhere to purchasing policy, procedures and applicable procurement law. Ensure accountability, compliance, and consistent interpretation and application with all current and applicable state and federal laws, agency policies and procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Serves as the primary contact on procurement issues for federal and state auditors on annual audits. Responds to questions regarding procurement policies, compliance with laws and regulations, internal controls, variances, exceptions, and procurement methods and procedures.
- Solves complex technical and managerial problems utilizing an understanding of intra- and inter-departmental relationships where no precedent exists.
- Provides leadership and guidance to departmental staff in proper work methods and procedures; reviews multi-departmental activity for accuracy and compliance.
- Reviews and audits payment and billing entries, proactively resolving discrepancies. Provides leadership and guidance to the team on best practices, ensuring full compliance with GAAP. Addresses challenges promptly, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
- Provides guidance and expertise to departments and city staff in the interpretation of purchasing requirements and procedures as prescribed by state and federal agency regulations, grant stipulations, and City policy. Recognizes and assesses strategic and operational risks and opportunities and addresses them appropriately during the procurement and contracting process.
- Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
- Presents procurement-related agenda items at City Council meetings.
- Performs duties of assigned staff as needed.
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
Why Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.
We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.
Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.
Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland's reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more!
Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of governmental procurement principles, methods, practices, techniques, and procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and grant requirements related to assigned activities, including procurement, contracting, disposal of surplus, and Washington public works bid laws.
- Ability to analyze and reconcile general or subsidiary ledger for validity and accuracy.
- Ability to use and administer automated financial management systems and advanced proficiency in the use of personal computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, database, report writing, and presentation graphics programs.
- Ability to attract, retain, motivate, lead and supervise professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external customers.
- Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to staff, City Council, or community groups.
- Advanced organizational, public relations, problem solving, and communication skills (both verbal and written). Ability to convey ideas and information in writing, using language that is appropriate to both the complexity of the topic and the knowledge and understanding of the reader.
- Comprehensive knowledge of governmental finance practices, principles, procedures, regulations and techniques, with the ability to interpret and explain these rules, legal requirements and policies and develop effective internal practices.
- Ability to communicate policy and procedures to a variety of staff.
- Ability to keep abreast of changing laws, codes and regulations that will impact the division's policies and procedures and incorporate into existing ones.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, purchasing and materials management, business law, public administration, or closely related field.
- Experience: 5 years' experience in purchasing and accounts payable/accounts receivable, preferably in the public sector. 2 years' experience in a supervisory position preferred.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Preferred certification in one of the following: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM).
Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment
- Work is conducted in a typical office setting. Position typically requires extended periods of sitting while performing keyboard operations.
- Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Position is open until filled, with first review of applicants made by 15th day of original posting.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.
Employer
City of Kirkland
Salary
$105,122.98 - $122,830.27 Annually
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202100752
Location
Fire - Mobile Integrated Health Program
Opening Date
03/04/2026
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Job Summary
The City of Kirkland's Fire Department is seeking to hire a Case Worker I for the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) division!
Why Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.
We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages: We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.
Awesome benefits: The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.
Childcare Programs: To help address the challenge of reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has agreements with two local childcare providers that offer discounted rates for our employees at 10 locations within 20 miles of Kirkland. Learn more!
Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing it's employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.
Job Summary
The role of the Case Worker is to mitigate the impact of chronic 911 callers and to better protect our most vulnerable residents. The Case Worker facilitates access to social services and non-emergency medical services for vulnerable adults and families in crisis encountered by 911 responders within the Fire Department.Distinguishing Characteristics: The Case Worker is a full-time civilian position working within the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program reporting to a Chief Officer. This position works in conjunction with Regional Crisis Response Agency Crisis Responders and other community partners. The Case Worker visits clients as part of a team with an Emergency Medical Technician.
The Case Worker I is an entry-level level position within the Case Worker job series. This classification is reserved for those with an associate license and/or master's degree. An employee in the Case Worker I classification will move to the Case Worker II classification when they are able to demonstrate that they have an independent clinical practice license from the Washington State Department of Health.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Follows up with clients and makes in-home visits to meet, interview, and assess residents after an initial encounter, referral, or response at the request of Police, Fire, or other authorized entities. Conducts biopsychosocial assessments when needed.
- Serves as one of the Department's subject matter experts on social and human services.
- Establishes and maintains relationships with outside agencies who are partners in the effort to guide 911 callers towards appropriate medical and social services.
- Participates in the development of the Department's performance metrics, tracking, and referrals related to the Mobile Integrated Health team.
- Promotes best practices in treatment approaches, support systems, and interventions through trainings that support clinical competency, culturally relevant practices, and use of appropriate technologies.
- Works with adult family homes, assisted living facilities, group homes, skilled nursing facilities and other care facilities to improve client outcomes.
- Works with City personnel who encounter and refer vulnerable individuals in need of assistance in their care, safety, mental or physical health issues.
- Keeps timely and organized progress notes on individuals enrolled for services.
- Uses clinical experience and expertise to inform evaluation, case management, coaching, and advocacy decisions with clients referred to MIH.
- Monitors and finds solutions for callers who are deemed "high users" of the 911 system.
- Provides proactive leadership to foster understanding and teamwork in the area of community response.
- Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
- Completes and maintains training requirements as established by the Department.
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Skilled in tracking client progress outcomes and use of data systems for case management and outcome tracking.
- Knowledge of HIPPA and RCW's and other laws related to the maintenance, retention, and confidentiality of patient records.
- Skilled in applying a trauma-informed care approach with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the principles of behavior and motivation.
- Knowledge of community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare and Medicaid.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs.
- Knowledge of business letter writing, email communications, and report preparation.
- Understanding of regional programs and initiatives, including partnerships and inter-agency cooperation with other public and private agencies in the region such as MIH in King County and the Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency.
- Ability to exercise good judgment and assume responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, the organization, and quality of service within the assigned area.
- Ability to effectively handle confidential, delicate, and sensitive issues, using tact and diplomacy.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate and build and maintain effective team relationships with employees, public officials, and diverse populations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain and project a calm, informational, and persuasive demeanor in stressful situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff, MIH program partners, RCR Agency affiliates, and other community partners.
- Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with community in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
- Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experience; inspire and encourage fair treatment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master's degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human development, or other related field or Associate's license as a social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist as defined by WAC 246-809.
- Experience: 1 year of paid experience in a health care setting, including public health or behavioral health.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Must have a valid Washington State Driver's license with 30 days of hire, and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
- Experience working with public safety entities preferred.
Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Must be physically capable of effectively using and operating various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine. Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.
Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling. Will navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters. Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection.
Work involves contact with individuals and clients who may be experiencing housing insecurity. The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm. Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities. May include exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
This position encounters foot hazards as defined by the WAC, which may include any of the following: falling objects, rolling objects, piercing/cutting injuries, or electrical hazards.
Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.
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Employer
City of Kirkland
Salary
$105,122.98 - $122,830.27 Annually
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202100727
Location
Regional Crisis Response - Supervisor 2
Opening Date
02/04/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Job Summary
Note: This role is a Temporary opportunity with an anticipated end date of June 30, 2027. The anticipated end date is subject to departmental and budgetary considerations.
The Crisis Responder I position will reside in the Regional Crisis Response (RCR) Agency and report directly to the Crisis Responder Supervisor. The Crisis Responder I serves on a team of other citywide community responders as part of the RCR Agency, which provides a consolidated and standardized mobile crisis response program operating throughout the jurisdictions served. The RCR Agency is an inclusive organization that endeavors to build a work culture which embraces diversity, encourages participation, and promotes equity.
Crisis Responders use evidence-based practice that promotes well-being through assessment, brief intervention, referral to services, and prevention. Crisis Responders incorporate knowledge of human behavior, sociology, psychiatry, psychology, and many other social science disciplines using advocacy, compassion and de-escalation and crisis intervention skills to support those with unmet needs in a culturally responsive manner. They work as a team, and collaborate with other local, regional, state and federal programs to identify gaps in existing resources for community members. The primary focus of work is crisis intervention, resource referral, and follow-up; this work is conducted in community settings such as health care organizations, businesses, homes, public spaces and at social service agencies.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The Crisis Responder I is an entry-level level position within the Crisis Responder job series. This classification is reserved for those with an associate license. An employee in the Crisis Responder I classification will move to the Crisis Responder II classification when they are able to demonstrate that they have an independent clinical practice license from the Washington State Department of Health.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Respond to 911 calls for service in the community, both within a team or independently:
- Conduct ongoing biopsychosocial assessments of community members:
- Provide appropriate referrals and resources to community members (e.g., caregiver respite programs, paratransit applications, DSHS applications, SSDI, Veteran's Benefits)
- Follow-up with community members periodically to ensure a warm hand-off to the appropriate resource(s) or services
- Periodically re-evaluate efficacy of the resource(s) or services, and determine need for additional or alternate services
- Thoroughly document all encounters in accordance with policy and professional standards
- Conduct ongoing biopsychosocial assessments of community members:
- Conduct home visits based on referrals from other responders and community service professionals
- Provide appropriate level of support to community members during particularly vulnerable transitional times, such as post-hospitalization discharge to home or to alternate points of care
- Provide community member and/or caregiver/family education on alternative care strategies and resources
- Complete all mandatory training in a timely fashion such as clinical competency, culturally relevant practices, use of appropriate technologies, customer service, and any other assigned program and Department training
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they'll tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive management and City Council, and fearless innovation.
We also invest in you!
Competitive Wages:
We strive to maintain competitive compensation packages and work to provide wages that meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities of our employees.
Awesome Benefits:
The City offers benefits that are unmatched by most other employers. Please click on the benefits tab above to view more details.
Childcare Programs:
To help address the challenge of finding reliable childcare, the City of Kirkland has reserved spots for City employees at local and regional service providers, available at a discount. New employees gain access to Kirkland's reserved spots as soon as they start employment. Learn more!
Training and Career Development: The City of Kirkland believes in developing its employees. You will have access to training opportunities designed for career development and advancement based on your position, skills, and interests.
Peripheral Duties:
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
- Promote public health and wellness by coordinating and participating in community-wide events, health fairs, volunteer fairs, and activities
- Participate in the development of the Crisis Responder Program's performance metrics, tracking, and referrals.
- Provide or coordinate training for Fire, Police and City Staff on social services or program updates and advancements.
- Represent the Crisis Responder Program on regional related work groups or committees when requested.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Participate and work effectively in an organization committed to advancing principles and practices of equity and anti-racism.
- Knowledge of the principles of behavior and motivation.
- Knowledge of community health, housing, financial, and behavioral health resources and criteria for providing services.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal social service programs and eligibility criteria, including Veteran-specific programs, Medicare, and Medicaid.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programs.
- Skilled in professional writing and communication.
- Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities in physically demanding, stressful, and environmentally diverse conditions.
- Ability to understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences; inspires and encourages fair treatment.
- Ability to commit to working with the team to analyze outcomes and challenges.
- Ability to work effectively as a member in formal and informal teams.
- Ability to understand the interests and concerns of others and able and willing to share and receive information.
- Ability to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external stakeholders; obtain first-hand information and use it for improvements in services; act with consumers in mind; establish and maintain effective relationships and gain trust and respect.
- Value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Understand and support equity and inclusion in policies and practices; work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; inspire and encourage fair treatment.
- Dedicate to Continuous Quality Improvement: Commit to work with teams to improve the quality of life for community members.
- Ability to establish and maintain productive professional relationships with City of Kirkland staff and other community partners.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master's Degree in social work, sociology, psychology, human development or other related field.
- Experience: 1 year of paid experience in a health care setting, including public health or behavioral health.
Licenses and Other Requirements:
- Must have Associate's license as a social worker, mental health counselor, or marriage and family therapist as defined by WAC 246-809.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
- Prefer American Safety Health Institute (ASHI) Healthcare provider CPR/AED/first aid certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
- Ability to conduct suicide/homicide risk assessments and safety planning, or the ability to obtain training within 90 days of hire.
- Paid experience working with older adults and/or adults with disabilities is highly desirable.
- Prefer two or more years of demonstrated experience working with housing and/or homeless issues.
- Paid experience working with Limited English Proficiency individuals and communities is desirable.
- Crisis intervention training and/or experience is desirable.
Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
- Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to, a personal computer, tablet computer, calculator, copier, scanner and fax machine.
- Must be able to safely operate a city vehicle.
- Must be physically capable of lifting, walking, moving, carrying, climbing, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, standing, pushing, and pulling.
- Navigate rugged terrains and unsanitary public places, homes, and shelters.
- Ability to carry, don, and doff personal and safety equipment during community response, including N95 mask and eye protection.
- Work involves outreach to individuals who may be unsheltered, living on the streets, in shelters, or located in suburban campsites and homeless campsites.
- The incumbent may be exposed to repeated emotionally disturbing situations, high-stress dynamic situations, hostile and/or aggressive behaviors, which could present a personal risk of harm.
- Work may require visits to jails and out-of-town locations, emergency rooms, and other medical facilities.
- Exposure to bloodborne pathogens or other potentially infectious material (OPIM).
- Work hours include various shifts to provide 24/7 coverage for community service calls and emergencies.
Selection Process
Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified by phone or email. Job is open until filled.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf at 711.
Employer
City of Kirkland
Salary
$31.61 - $37.18 Hourly
Location
Kirkland, WA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202100753
Location
Fire - Emergency Management
Opening Date
03/09/2026
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME
Job Summary
The City of Kirkland's Office of Emergency Management is seeking to hire a Temporary Office Specialist!
Note: This position is classified as temporary and is currently funded through 12/31/2026.
In addition to minimum qualifications listed below, experience working or volunteering in emergency management, human services, or public services is preferred.
Why Kirkland?
Ranked as one of the most livable cities in America, Kirkland is an attractive and inviting place to live, work, and visit. We have big city vision while maintaining a small-town, community feel. If you are a candidate with the desire to join an organization looking to innovate into the future, the City of Kirkland is the place for you!
If you ask our employees why they love where they work, they will tell you about the great people, work environment, supportive leadership and City Council, and fearless innovation.
We also invest in you!
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Job Summary
The role of the Office Specialist is to perform a broad range of skilled administrative tasks that support the effective office operations of the department with an emphasis on quality customer service.
Distinguishing Characteristics: The work of the Office Specialist is unique in that it provides administrative support including office management, office operation, customer care, and quality administrative service to multiple departments ensuring the City and organization operate smoothly and efficiently. The Office Specialist performs a variety of standard/intermediate office support duties while the Administrative Assistant performs complex, specialized, technical, and non-standard office support. This position can be held in a variety of departments and divisions with specific focus areas.
Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists the public in person and via phone or online inquiry.
- Sorts and distributes incoming and outgoing mail and coordinates deliveries and pickups.
- Arranges and coordinates registration and payment for trainings and conferences for staff, including travel and/or accommodations.
- Assists with training staff on various computer software systems.
- Prepares for and supports meetings for City staff, boards, commissions, and committees by scheduling and confirming attendance; preparing in-person and virtual meeting spaces and materials and setting up refreshments; assembling and distributing packets; attending meetings; and recording and producing accurate minutes.
- Maintains and organizes department supply cabinets and materials for internal and external customers.
- Provides administrative support to staff in creating and updating webpages.
- Assists with data collection, tracking, analysis, and reports. May include inventory, labor hours, equipment usage and materials used.
- Processes and disseminates confidential records and information in compliance with public disclosure laws and Department rules and regulations. May serve as a records management representative for department.
- Proofs, edits and types a variety of documents for the department managers and staff.
- Performs research projects for senior staff members.
- Creates and maintains file systems, ensuring required files, forms, correspondence, and other documents are appropriately filed and available.
- Provides administrative support for various accounts payable and purchasing tasks. Prepares and enters purchase requisitions utilizing City's financial system; assures proper approvals and coding; verifies packing slips with invoices and routes approved invoices to Accounts Payable for payment; maintains files for orders and payments made. Processes purchase orders and invoices, accounts for purchasing credit cards within the department, and is responsible for cash/check handling, customer billing, and refunds.
- Develops office procedures and routines, as necessary.
- May act as passport application acceptance agent, which includes reviewing and processing applications for compliance with U.S. State Department requirements, and providing extensive informational services related to all facets of passports.
- May serve as notary public, notarizing City documents.
- Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
- Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.
- Provides back-up and performs duties in the absence of other administrative staff.
- May participate in support personnel hiring and training.
- Performs other related duties as required to ensure efficient office operations.
- Acts as liaison between the departments to ensure efficient coordination of activities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of general office administration procedures, concepts, and automation applications.
- Knowledge of basic filing and Recordkeeping practices.
- Knowledge of written business communication/report-writing techniques.
- Knowledge of database management.
- Knowledge of basic mathematical computations.
- Skilled in customer service and public relations in person or on the phone.
- Skilled in problem solving, organization and planning.
- Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy.
- Skilled in using office equipment such as phones, copiers, fax machines and multi-line telephones.
- Skilled in using computers and related software applications, including word processors, spreadsheets, databases and specialized software and applications (document retention, permit tracking and/or inventory tracking).
- Skilled in effectively communicating, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to obtain a basic knowledge of Department standards and procedures.
- Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all levels in the organization, outside consultants/vendors, other agencies and the general public.
- Ability to use independent and discretionary judgment effectively.
- Ability to assess and prioritize multiple priorities.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: High school graduate or GED.
- Experience: 2 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience.
- Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.
- Experience related to the department or focus area may be preferred.
- Possess or ability to obtain Washington Notary Public license within 6 months of hire if needed, paid by the City.
- Passport acceptance agents must be U.S. Citizens and certified by the U.S. Department of State.
Other
Physical Demands and Working Environment:
Performs work in an office environment. Prolonged periods of sitting and computer keyboard entry is a routine part of this job. Must be able to work at a copier for long periods of time. Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail. Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled.
The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply to our job postings. Persons with a disability who need reasonable accommodations in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call or Telecommunications Device for the Deaf 711.
About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
With more than 500 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning engineers build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 4,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.
Within the Monetization ML Engineering team, we try to connect the dots between the aspirations of Pinners and the products offered by our partners. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a vision for the evolution of the machine learning technology stack within Ads.
What you'll do:
- Build cutting edge technology using the latest advances in deep learning and machine learning to personalize Pinterest
- Partner closely with teams across Pinterest to experiment and improve ML models for various product surfaces (Homefeed, Ads, Growth, Shopping, and Search), while gaining knowledge of how ML works in different areas
- Use data driven methods and leverage the unique properties of our data to improve candidates retrieval
- Work in a high-impact environment with quick experimentation and product launches
- Keep up with industry trends in recommendation systems
- Leverage LLMs to enhance content understanding
What we're looking for:
- 2+ years of industry experience applying machine learning methods (e.g., user modeling, personalization, recommender systems, search, ranking, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and graph representation learning)
- Degree in computer science, statistics, or related field; or equivalent experience
- End-to-end hands-on experience with building data processing pipelines, large scale machine learning systems, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark)
- Practical knowledge of large scale recommender systems, or modern ads ranking, retrieval, targeting, marketplace systems
- Nice to have:
- M.S. or PhD in Machine Learning or related areas
- Publications at top ML conferences
- Expertise in scalable realtime systems that process stream data
- Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product
- Background in computational advertising
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only$189,721—$332,012 USDOur Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please completethis formfor support.
About Pinterest:
Millions of people around the world come to our platform to find creative ideas, dream about new possibilities and plan for memories that will last a lifetime. At Pinterest, we're on a mission to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love, and that starts with the people behind the product.
Discover a career where you ignite innovation for millions, transform passion into growth opportunities, celebrate each other's unique experiences and embrace theflexibility to do your best work. Creating a career you love? It's Possible.
At Pinterest, AI isn't just a feature, it's a powerful partner that augments our creativity and amplifies our impact, and we're looking for candidates who are excited to be a part of that. To get a complete picture of your experience and abilities, we'll explore your foundational skills and how you collaborate with AI.
Through our interview process, what matters most is that you can always explain your approach, showing us not just what you know, but how you think. You can read more about our AI interview philosophy and how we use AI in our recruiting process here.
With more than 600 million users around the world and 300 billion ideas saved, Pinterest Machine Learning engineers build personalized experiences to help Pinners create a life they love. With just over 4,000 global employees, our teams are small, mighty, and still growing. At Pinterest, you'll experience hands-on access to an incredible vault of data and contribute large-scale recommendation systems in ways you won't find anywhere else.
Within the Monetization ML Engineering team, we try to connect the dots between the aspirations of Pinners and the products offered by our partners. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a vision for the evolution of the machine learning technology stack within Ads.
What you'll do:
- Build cutting edge technology using the latest advances in deep learning and machine learning to personalize Pinterest
- Partner closely with teams across Pinterest to experiment and improve ML models for various product surfaces (Homefeed, Ads, Growth, Shopping, and Search), while gaining knowledge of how ML works in different areas
- Use data driven methods and leverage the unique properties of our data to improve candidates retrieval
- Work in a high-impact environment with quick experimentation and product launches
- Keep up with industry trends in recommendation systems
- Leverage LLMs to enhance content understanding
What we're looking for:
- 2+ years of industry experience applying machine learning methods (e.g., user modeling, personalization, recommender systems, search, ranking, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and graph representation learning)
- Degree in computer science, machine learning, statistics, or related field
- End-to-end hands-on experience with building data processing pipelines, large scale machine learning systems, and big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop/Spark)
- Practical knowledge of large scale recommender systems, or modern ads ranking, retrieval, targeting, marketplace systems
- Nice to have:
- Publications at top ML conferences
- Expertise in scalable realtime systems that process stream data
- Passion for applied ML and the Pinterest product
- Background in computational advertising
Relocation Statement:
- This position is not eligible for relocation assistance. Visit our PinFlex page to learn more about our working model.
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At Pinterest we believe the workplace should be equitable, inclusive, and inspiring for every employee. In an effort to provide greater transparency, we are sharing the base salary range for this position. The position is also eligible for equity. Final salary is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant prior experience, or particular skills and expertise.
Information regarding the culture at Pinterest and benefits available for this position can be found here.
US based applicants only$163,418—$285,982 USDOur Commitment to Inclusion:
Pinterest is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require a medical or religious accommodation during the job application process, please completethis formfor support.
You will engage with key stakeholders through onsite visits and virtual channels (phone, email, video conferencing) to deliver solution selling insights, strengthen client relationship management, and ensure a seamless postsale experience. Collaboration across internal teams is essential to support customer success, resolve issues, and maintain high service levels.
Core responsibilities include developing territory and account plans, managing pipelines, providing accurate forecasting, preparing sales reports, and executing sales strategies that contribute to overall enterprise sales performance. Success in this role is measured by revenue growth, customer satisfaction, account expansion, and achievement of assigned sales targets.
Relationship Development: Increase competitive advantage and drive customer satisfaction by building trust and developing strong relationships. Add value in every interaction by working together with customers and internal teams to develop beneficial solutions for their business. Provide higher and differentiating value not by what you sell - but by 'How' you sell.
Targets: Meet/exceed IOP for sales and margin. Develop awareness / sales in the VWR Private Label range to increase margin.
Strategy Implementation: Demonstrate strategic agility in approach to customers and projects (solutions must be tailored to meet individual customer needs). Implement agreed strategies across defined accounts while maintaining and developing existing business.
Business Development: Drive new and existing opportunities by managing territory appropriately to maximize number of customer visits. Call customers frequently to create opportunities for selling the VWR portfolio of products. Understand customer profile, be able to identify trends and opportunities that will generate sales.
Utilize VWR Resources: Utilize local and global internal (cross-functional) and external contacts to help achieve targets. Utilize VWR CRM database to manage customer relationships, interactions and information that will increase effectiveness and aid sales.
Planning/Forecasting: Plan, forecast and achieve objectives and Key Performance Indicators in territory/ accounts, using pre-call planning for increased effectiveness.
Performs other duties as assigned
Who you are:
BA/BSc or equivalent essential
3+ years of experience in a complex sales environment, where multiple clients are involved in the purchasing decision and there is a solution based selling approach plus 1 year leadership experience
A proven track record of verifiable sales success driving growth with a consultative, strategic selling approach Experienced in working in a fast paced and targeted environment, with high team interaction, routinely interacting with customers, manufacturers and colleagues
Business-to-business sales experience, preference may be given to those with distribution experience and a scientific background and/or having worked in a laboratory or research environment
Demonstrated capability to effectively utilize best in class selling processes (e.g. SPIN, Consultative Selling) and technology platforms including CRM Tools
Mandatory attendance of appropriate VWR Sales Trainings
What we are looking for:
Knowledge
A good understanding of company' products, promotions, services- and solution offerings for customers
Must have an in-depth understanding of relationship types and buyer behaviors
Broad understanding of VWR Product & Service portfolio
In-depth understanding of the different VWR functions and their role
Fluent in oral and written English, preferably 1 or 2 more languages
Skills
Ability to take content and structure it in a way that is most appropriate for the audience and objective
Ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships and drive strategic conversations with Customers
A clear ability to manage customer interactions professionally by demonstrating excellent listening and organisational skills, and by using probing questions and reflective language to engage customers and build trust
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to manage various buyer types and personalities (e.g. technical-, user-, and economic buyers)
Strong organisational skills that drive projects forward
Is able to synthesize and integrate sales data to support management decisions
Ability to work independently and successfully manage time and territory
Strong ability to negotiate large account pricing strategies / contracts
Ability to handle difficult situations effectively
How you will thrive and make an impact:
Builds and maintains clients trust through continuous and transparent engagements throughout projects
Engages in conversations regarding long term strategies and aligns effectively with buyers at every stage of their purchase decision process Is responsible for understanding the strategy of every customer
Innately customer focused and motivated to deliver value in every interaction
Proactive, Inspirational and Team Focused
A natural desire to share knowledge and work with the wider VWR Network and seeks to consistently develop internal and external relationships
Keeps up to date with relevant market trends
Uses specialists to offer valuable insights into addressing problems
Collaborates (with) and orchestrates the broader internal network
Commits to agreed actions on agreed timelines with customers
Focuses on outcomes that they can support and taps into the power of the broader VWR network to support customer projects
Helps to quantify the benefits of the solution to the customer
Develops credibility by challenging the client's thinking to co-create valuable solutions
Drives meaningful conversations with the customer that help to develop a vision including solutions to problems
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Why Avantor?
Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!
Pay Transparency
The expected pre-tax pay for this position is,
$69,000.00 - $117,530.00This reflects base salary.
This position is subject to incentive compensation, where the expected pre-tax Target Cash Opportunity ("TCO") for this position is based on the achieved sales and in the amount/range of,
$98,600.00 - $167,900.00Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and eligible geographic location.
TCO is defined as Base Salary + Target Sales Incentive (Sales Incentive eligible role only).
EEO Statement:
We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Know Your Rights poster.
3rd Party Non-Solicitation Policy:
By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.
Selling Partner Trust and Store Integrity (TSI) creates a trustworthy shopping experience across Amazon stores worldwide by protecting customers, brands, selling partners, vendors, and Amazon from fraud, counterfeit, and abuse. The Special Projects and Investigations (SPI) team within TSI protects Amazon customers and stores by applying systems thinking to understand how networks of users interact with multiple services. We target large-scale ecosystems that pose store-level risks and mitigate those ecosystems through internal and external means. Our growth requires highly skilled candidates who move fast, have an entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions, demonstrate tenacity to get things done, thrive in ambiguity and change, and can break down and solve complex problems.
We catch bad actors and stop online fraud. It’s fun. It’s hard. It matters. We are passionate about protecting our selling partners and customers from bad actors and want a candidate that shares that passion. Amazon is one of the world’s most trusted companies. Help us keep it that way. To achieve this, the ideal candidate should be passionate about use of advanced data analytics and technology approaches to identify patterns and establish connections to uncover process and technology gaps and prevent fraud across Amazon stores worldwide. Your decisions are not only fundamental to helping protect customers and selling partners but will help maintain the health of Amazon’s catalog and product listings ecosystem.
Key job responsibilities
• Complete risk analyses and manipulate data in complex data sets (SQL, Python, R etc.)
• Use high-level judgment to inform our most complex enforcement decisions
• Identify gaps and risks in Amazon's current mechanisms and policies and recommend solutions to product/policy owning teams.
• Use data and/or technical skills to discover new ways to scale deep dive signals resulting in the identification of many bad actors and sizing the issue
• Owning the complete life cycle of one or more complex problems - from identification through scaling the solutions
• Break problems into manageable pieces, ruthlessly prioritizing, and delivering results in an ambiguous environment
• Conduct large scale deep dives to derive insights about tactics used to conduct abuse on our stores, identifying gaps and risk in Amazon's current mechanisms, systems, and policies
• Write documents for partner teams and executives that identify problems, propose technical solutions, and drive alignment among stakeholders
• Own partnerships with stakeholder teams and guide appropriate trade-offs, clearly communicate goals, roles and responsibilities.
• Design and deploy agentic AI systems to automate complex workflows, scale pattern detection, and accelerate enforcement decisions across high-volume abuse scenarios
A day in the life
Your day might involve diving deep into data to uncover emerging fraud patterns, collaborating with teams across Amazon to implement protective solutions, or developing new detection methods. You'll balance independent analytical work with team collaboration, sharing insights and supporting colleagues in our shared mission.
About the team
Our team is comprised of practitioners of fraud and abuse, working to understand bad actor ecosystems using threat intelligence analytics and technical skills. We complement specialized industry skills with broad risk experiences gathered through years of experience to deliver results - we wear a lot of hats and take ownership of hard to solve problem areas whenever possible. We speak 12 languages, write code in 3 (mostly self-taught, on the job), and celebrate learning and taking risks. We encourage experimentation and curiosity while supporting each other to constantly learn and grow.
Our work is to solve hard puzzles and identify what hasn’t already been discovered - typically with data and always with a lot persistence and curiosity. If you like the sound of that, come join us.- Bachelor’s or postgraduate degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Data Science/Analytics, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or related discipline.
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience in risk or fraud investigations, regulatory compliance, ecommerce, analytics, or security
- Proficient with deriving insights from big data using SQL & experience manipulating/processing data with Python
- Proven ability to deliver complex projects across multiple teams- • Experience working in e-commerce organizations • Experience working within fraud, compliance, law enforcement, or intelligence organizations • Experience with AWS services like Redshift, Neptune or Sagemaker • Masters degree in or practical experience with data science or machine learning • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate security and business risk to a broad range of technical and non-technical audiences. • High level of integrity and discretion to handle confidential information. • Exceptional ownership and bias for action: willing to move quickly and decisively • Proven ability to problem solve in large/complex/technical systems
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at , WA, Seattle - 102, ,400.00 USD annually
Position Summary:
The RT Vent Field Clinician is a Respiratory Therapist providing respiratory patient care to Vent patients for optimal outcomes. Provides respiratory care to patients in alternate sites in accordance with AdaptHealth’s policies and procedures. Respiratory care will be preventative, rehabilitative, and palliative in nature. The RT will utilize all the resources available within the agency and community to accomplish care objectives. This position will provide education and care to the patient and communicate with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
Essential Functions and Job Responsibilities:
- Utilizes various sources of information to attain greater competence about his or her position, including attending educational events (including attending optional in-services) and asking questions.
- Utilizes acquired knowledge to increase his or her competencies.
- Consistently demonstrates ability to adequately complete all documentation and charting procedures in compliance with company policy and procedures.
- Maintains complete and accurate patient files by updating all documents per company policy and procedures.
- Reviews Plan of Treatments and Care Plans to assure they are accurate and up to date.
- Documents procedures including how the patient tolerated a procedure, side effects and other pertinent information.
- Assists with authorization for Ventilator referrals for patients.
- Shows adequate knowledge of respiratory equipment and displays ability to utilize knowledge in the clinical setting.
- Displays knowledge of assessment skills and demonstrates application of clinical skills during set-ups, follow-ups, and in-services.
- Participates in discharge planning of highly technical cases.
- Performs clinical assessments as needed and reports results and recommendations to the referral and physician.
- Participates in highly technical discharges and prepares in advance to assure the patient and caregivers have a smooth transition to the home setting.
- Performs in-services to hospital staff, referrals, other professionals regarding equipment & issues of clinical nature.
- Follows up with physician and referrals regarding patient status and documents accurately and in a timely manner.
- Retain knowledge of and consistently adhere to procedures for the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), infection control and hazardous materials handling.
- Works to promote AdaptHealth by new program development, operational backup, personal visits, coordination of educational activities, etc.
- Assume on-call responsibilities during non-business hours in accordance with company policy.
- Uses clinical expertise in evaluating vent patients records once a ventilator set up has been completed by the branch Respiratory Therapist.
- Ensures accuracy of prescriptions and plan of care was followed and documented. Also reviews delivery tickets, home inspection, ventilator check, and patient equipment competencies are complete and documented.
- Maintains proficient knowledge of ventilator patients including compliance software, new technology, units, and supplies supported by Adapthealth.
- Ability to demonstrate and instruct on use of vent units and supplies. Ability to make decisions for patients based on compliance data and assessment.
- Communicates with team, physicians and referral sources and other patient agencies ensuring prompt attention to patient care issues.
- Maintains working knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and other third-party payer guidelines related to ventilation.
- Electronically documents patient care activity, intervention provided and all communication regarding the patient. Documentation is accurate, complete and follows company standards.
- Appropriate steps taken to ensure recommendations and orders sent are acknowledged and followed up in a timely manner.
- Responsible for accuracy, clarity, and timeliness of verbal and written communications as it relates to role.
- Responsible for documentation that supports data collection to track and trend outcomes.
- Assists in establishing clinical documentation when needed for third party reimbursement or justification.
- Uses knowledge in working with referral sources to educate about best practice standards.
- Works collaboratively and pro-actively with peers and other team members to resolve issues and assure optimum outcomes for patients, referral sources and staff.
- Acts as a resource on practices and processes to provide appropriate guidance.
- Develop and maintain working knowledge of current HME products and services offered by the company.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and function within the guidelines of HIPAA.
- Completes assigned compliance training and other educational programs as required.
- Maintains compliant with AdaptHealth’s Compliance Program.
- Perform other related duties as assigned during and outside of normal business hours as needed.
Competency, Skills, and Abilities:
- Experience with ventilator patients
- Competent in Ventilator, Airway Clearance, and Oxygen therapy administration and management
- Able to perform clinical assessments.
- Equipment troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Expert communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite – Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Solid ability to learn new technologies and possess the technical aptitude required to understand flow of data through systems as well as system interaction.
- Knowledge of the regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and local level
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to adapt and be flexible in a rapidly changing environment, be patient, accountable, proactive, take initiative and work effectively on a team.
Requirements:
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Associates degree from an AMA approved respiratory program,
- Valid and unrestricted RT clinical license in all states serviced by the branch.
- Must be CPR certified,
- One (1) year of clinical experience as a Health Care RT, HME RT or clinical nursing with Vent experience.
- Valid and unrestricted driver’s license
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stand, bend, stoop, and be able to sit at a computer for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform one-man CPR.
- Ability to perform repetitive movements of the upper extremities’ motions of wrists, hands, and/or fingers due to extensive computer use.
- May be exposed to unsanitary conditions in some home settings.
- Work environment may be stressful at times, as overall office activities and work levels fluctuate.
- May be exposed to high crime areas within the service community.
- Subject to long periods of sitting and exposure to computer screen.
- May be exposed to hazardous materials, loud noise, extreme heat/cold, direct, or indirect contact with airborne, bloodborne, and/or other potentially in
