Joseph Wolfe: Grants Administrator in Olympia , WA

In my position as Thurston County’s Grant Manager, I am the primary official responsible for providing administrative and technical oversight to grant-related programs in offices and departments of Thurston County. Specifically, I am responsible for the development, planning and coordination of county-wide resource needs related to local, state, and federal grants and ensuring that all funding requirements are met. Key Accomplishments during my time with the Thurston County Auditor’s Office: • Advised offices and departments on matters regarding the selection, planning, and implementation of grant-funded programs • Developed comprehensive procurement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal procurement laws and regulations • Developed countywide grant approval process to align with budget development processes • Working with internal auditor, conducted compliance evaluations related to state and federal auditing requirements to ensure compliance with single audit requirements. • Audited Schedule 15 and 16 submittals, including all grant backup necessary to the financial reporting. • In conjunction with the Thurston County Commissioner’s Office, developed subaward program to distribute Coronavirus Relief Funds throughout the community.

In my position as City of Yelm Finance Director, I was the primary official responsible for planning, organizing and directing the financial activities of the City including financial planning, accounting and financial reporting, treasury and investment management, debt management, operating and capital budgeting, payroll, business licensing, purchasing, and information technology. I served as a member of the City’s executive management team, responsible for accomplishing the City’s goals and objectives as outlined in the City’s Strategic Plan and budget. Major Accomplishments during my tenure as City of Yelm Finance Director: • Developed, mentored and led the City of Yelm Finance Team • Developed and maintained financial policies to ensure sound management of the City’s finances, including debt management, city investments, reserve and other financial compliance policies • Reinvented the budget document, resulting in the City’s first Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award • Transitioned the City from an annual to a biennial budget to improve ability to implement long term planning and forecasting • Managed the preparation and publication of the Mayor’s proposed budget • Coordinated all Department, Executive, and Council hearings regarding the presentation of the budget to Yelm City Council • Oversaw procurement and implementation of a modern Enterprise Resource Planning System • Coordinated, prepared and submitted all Annual Financial Schedules to the Washington State Auditor’s Office • Developed all Reporting Schedules, including Schedules 15 and 16 • Renegotiated treasury services, merchant services and purchasing cards, resulting in savings of approximately $20,700/year to the City • Refinanced General Obligation and Local Improvement District Bonds, creating interest cost savings of over $1.0 million • Established laddered investment portfolio to increase return on investment and ensure a steady stream of investment income into the future

In this position, I served as the key advisor to the Office of Drinking Water on all financial matters related to federal program management. I led a section of 12 employees with 6 direct reports and actively managed a $25 million biennial operating budget, $100 million biennial capital budget, 103 FTE allotments and over $500 million in active infrastructure loans. Key accomplishments during my time with the Office of Drinking Water: • Restructured the Office of Drinking Water finances to better align resources with state, local and national needs • Redefined financial processes to maximize return on investment • Led the effort to consolidate the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program, including coordination with state and federal partners, agency request legislation, and all necessary project management • Developed, led, and mentored Office of Drinking Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund financial management teams