Based on our internal equity review process, the starting salary for this position will be $100,642.03 yearlyTo allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is $100,642.03 - $137,778.89annually. Employees will have the opportunity to move through the posted range based on annual performance reviews and merit increases.

Parks Tacoma is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Budget Administrator to serve as the District's Budget Officer. Reporting to the Controller, this key role will oversee budget planning, monitoring, and financial analysis to support the District’s mission of enriching the community through parks and recreation. If you have a passion for public service, strong financial expertise, and the ability to drive fiscal responsibility, we invite you to apply and help shape the future of Tacoma’s parks!

Work where you play!
Join our team at Parks Tacoma to put your skills to use serving your community and making Tacoma a vibrant, healthy, and welcoming place to live.

Who We Are
Parks Tacoma is a CAPRA-accredited and AZA-accredited, independent park district that leads efforts to build a healthy, sustainable community. Located in Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma Parks’ mission is to create healthy opportunities to play, learn, and grow. The independent park district spans the city providing a wide range of life-enriching destinations and services, including 70+ parks, 80+ miles of trails, 1,000+ acres of urban forest, 66 playgrounds, four community centers, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Point Defiance Park, and much more. Our work is guided by eight core values that are the foundation of our actions and goals: innovation, excellence, equity, inclusiveness, sustainability, accountability, safety, and fun.

Why You’ll Love it Here
Come work where you play! You will contribute to the overall vitality and well-being of your community when you work for Parks Tacoma, and you’ll do so as part of a supportive team of committed, passionate, and mission-driven professionals. The people of Parks Tacoma are the key to its success, and you just might be the next great addition to our team. You’ll receive a competitive wage, along with an attractive benefits package, including medical, dental, retirement, vacation, holidays, and much more. On top of that, you’ll wake each day knowing that you’re helping make Tacoma a great place to call home.

Position Information
The Budget Administrator serves as an assigned expert responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring the district’s biennium operating budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and regulatory requirements. The Budget Administrator assists the Controller and the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer in planning, leading and coordinating all budget functions for the district. Additionally, the Budget Administrator acts as the district’s Budget Officer providing high level expertise in fiscal planning, forecasting, and analysis to support informed decision-making by district leadership and collaborating with various departments to facilitate budgetary compliance and efficiency across the organization.

The incumbent works closely and collaboratively with all district staff, divisions and external stakeholders in carrying out the section’s duties. In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
Interact professionally with other employees, customers, and suppliers. Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
Observe applicable safety requirements, use safety equipment provided, implement appropriate safety practices at all times and report immediately any unsafe working conditions or hazards.