Job Information
Yakima County Program Representative I in Yakima, Washington
Classification: Program Representative I
Job Req: R3043
Department: Prosecuting Attorney
Hours/Week: 37.5
Union: AFSCME 87
Pay Range: $24.76 - $31.40 per hour ( AFSCME 87 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-13)
Hiring Range: $24.76 - $26.27 per hour (AFSCME 87 Pay Plan, B23 Step 1-4 DOQ)
Open Date: 02/26/2026
Close Date: 03/09/2026
Overview:
There is one Program Representative I vacancy with the Yakima County Prosecutor's Office. This position performs complex duties, evaluates and responds to technical and diverse financial assistance programs; analyzes local, state and federal statutes and department policies pertaining to employment laws, practices and confidentiality requirements. These activities involve research, evaluation and development of technical reports, and establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels. This position requires excellent interpersonal and professional skills to clearly communicate, overcome barriers and solve problems effectively. You must possess the ability to interpret statutes and numerous departmental policies to allow you to evaluate and respond to complex inquires. * As part of the interview, there will be a Basic/entry level Excel Test. Benefits included in position: -Health Care Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life and Basic LTD) -Retirement Benefits -Paid Vacation -Paid Holidays -Paid Sick Leave
Note: This is an AFSCME -87 Master Courthouse Union position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies that occur within 90 days of the closing of this position. (This excludes Yakima County Sheriff's Office and Department of Corrections)
Responsibilities:
Provides assistance to employees by compiling, researching and entering statistical, technical or confidential information for internal department files and the Human Resource Department regarding salary, benefits, county policies, internal department policies, governing bargaining unit contracts, RCW's, and WAC's. Coordinates and conducts sensitive orientation session with new employees and volunteers on department office manual. Acts as Department contact to employees for county and internal department policies and procedures, bargaining unit contracts, RCW's and WAC's.
Assists with developing methods or procedures needed to carry out work on assigned projects or tasks. Serves as contact with other divisions, department and agencies pertaining to employment, benefits, program orientations and trainings.
Assists operations manager with complex grant programs to ensure fiscal compliance and applicable requirements to be submitted to federal and state financial assistance programs.
Gathers data for reporting (payroll reports, trial balances, completing complex excel spreadsheets requiring mathematical calculations to determine time spent performing tasks for each of the 9 grants. Gathers goods and services documentation to support expenditures, completing claim forms and A19. Uploading into grant portals. Ensures supporting documentation is preserved for annual grant audits.
Responsible for monitoring and updating fiscal billing system to ensure compliance with legal and contractual provisions. Creates and maintains recordkeeping and reporting systems for monitoring the various financial grant accounts. Provides technical reports to preserve and comply with individual program requirements. Runs required monthly payroll and grant reports, perform calculations to determine time spent perfo