Program Assistant - Public Works, Business Services
Clark CountyVancouver, Washington, United States
Posted April 14, 2026
56240 - 75920 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 43 million visitors a year. Included are the nation’s 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.
Job Description
This Program Assistant position reports to the Compliance Services section manager and is a key participant in several departmental processes, such as contract analysis, grant analysis and reporting, program performance monitoring, and process improvement development.
Requirements
- Job related degree
- Three to five years of experience related to the specialized area
- General accounting principles and practices
- BARS (Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting System for State and Local Governments)
- Computer applications related to financial reporting
- Research methods and information sources
- Relevant computer-based systems and applications
- Principles and techniques of project management
- Federal and state grant and program regulations, including OMB circulars
- Local government operations
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision and dental insurance
- Paid leave
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation
