Joseph F. Wolfe
Thurston County Grants Administrator
Olympia, WA, USA
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Joe Wolfe Biography - Meet the Finance Professional from Yelm, WA
For nearly twenty years in the public services sector, finance professional and leader Joseph F. Wolfe of Thurston County, Washington has applied his considerable talents to improving communities. Joe Wolfe has served in numerous roles in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, including budgeting, operations, and grants management positions in county and state governments. Joe has amassed a broad range of skills and abilities and continues to provide a positive force for the betterment of the citizens he serves. Joe Wolfe currently lives and works in Olympia, Washington, where he is the Grant Manager for the Thurston County Auditor’s Office.
Education and Certifications
Joe Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Industrial Supervision and Management from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, completing his undergraduate study in 1999. This program put an emphasis on industrial engineering technology, which allowed Joe to develop a keen understanding of complex processes and solutions. While at Central Michigan, Joe was an active member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, giving him the opportunity to build a network of peers in his field.
After completing his B.A.A. Joe worked as a budget analyst with the Washington State Department of Ecology. In 2007, he entered the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington. He earned his MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services in 2009.
Thurston County Auditor’s Office
Joe’s second career highlight is his current role as the Grant Manager for the Thurston County Auditor’s Office. By providing technical and administrative oversight of grant-related programs and services throughout the county government, Joe has achieved considerable success.
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For nearly twenty years in the public services sector, finance professional and leader Joseph F. Wolfe of Thurston County, Washington has applied his considerable talents to improving communities. Joe Wolfe has served in numerous roles in the greater Seattle metropolitan area, including budgeting, operations, and grants management positions in county and state governments. Joe has amassed a broad range of skills and abilities and continues to provide a positive force for the betterment of the citizens he serves. Joe Wolfe currently lives and works in Olympia, Washington, where he is the Grant Manager for the Thurston County Auditor’s Office.
Education and Certifications
Joe Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Industrial Supervision and Management from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, completing his undergraduate study in 1999. This program put an emphasis on industrial engineering technology, which allowed Joe to develop a keen understanding of complex processes and solutions. While at Central Michigan, Joe was an active member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, giving him the opportunity to build a network of peers in his field.
After completing his B.A.A. Joe worked as a budget analyst with the Washington State Department of Ecology. In 2007, he entered the Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program at Saint Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington. He earned his MBA in Finance and Financial Management Services in 2009.
Thurston County Auditor’s Office
Joe’s second career highlight is his current role as the Grant Manager for the Thurston County Auditor’s Office. By providing technical and administrative oversight of grant-related programs and services throughout the county government, Joe has achieved considerable success.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cVUFzWpRDB2INHMgqJC1N3eI53WwkPjA8kAhSRE86GY/edi
Work Experience
Thurston County
Grant Administrator
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.
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.
June 2019
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Olympia, Washington, United States
City Of Yelm
Finance Director
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
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
September 2017
- June 2019
Yelm, Washington, United States
Washington State Department Of Health
Financial Operations Director
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
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
January 2013
- September 2017
Puget Sound Partnership
Grants, Contracts and Compliance Manager
My duties in this position included all aspects of financial management necessary to operate the state agency responsible for the coordination of Puget Sound restoration.
I established and supervised the Puget Sound Partnership Contract and Grant Unit, responsible for establishing and implementing agency contract and grant policies, procedures and processes. These processes included the development of finance related components for Federal cooperative agreement, coordinating the development, maintenance, and execution of agency budget requests, and preparing agency allotments for submittal to Office of Financial Management. In addition, I was responsible for administering grants and cooperative agreements with state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance with all agency, state and Federal accounting, grant, and contract procedures, contract and grant management training to Partnership Project Managers, facilitating the federal funds draw process and management of specific program spending plans and all Federal assistance agreement budgets. Execution of these duties required close communication with external entities throughout the authorizing environment, including other state agencies, the Legislature, Federal, state and local government, and the private sector regarding Partnership financial policies and procedures
Key accomplishments during my time with the Puget Sound Partnership:
• Developed and implemented the first PSP Indirect Cost Rate and Cost Allocation Plans
• Developed and implemented the agency’s first federally approved indirect rate
• Established all contract and grant policies within the agency
• Redeveloped agency Chart of Accounts
• Developed grant, contract and interagency agreement boilerplates to conform with state and federal requirements
• Developed and Implemented agency wide subrecipient monitoring program
I established and supervised the Puget Sound Partnership Contract and Grant Unit, responsible for establishing and implementing agency contract and grant policies, procedures and processes. These processes included the development of finance related components for Federal cooperative agreement, coordinating the development, maintenance, and execution of agency budget requests, and preparing agency allotments for submittal to Office of Financial Management. In addition, I was responsible for administering grants and cooperative agreements with state and federal agencies, ensuring compliance with all agency, state and Federal accounting, grant, and contract procedures, contract and grant management training to Partnership Project Managers, facilitating the federal funds draw process and management of specific program spending plans and all Federal assistance agreement budgets. Execution of these duties required close communication with external entities throughout the authorizing environment, including other state agencies, the Legislature, Federal, state and local government, and the private sector regarding Partnership financial policies and procedures
Key accomplishments during my time with the Puget Sound Partnership:
• Developed and implemented the first PSP Indirect Cost Rate and Cost Allocation Plans
• Developed and implemented the agency’s first federally approved indirect rate
• Established all contract and grant policies within the agency
• Redeveloped agency Chart of Accounts
• Developed grant, contract and interagency agreement boilerplates to conform with state and federal requirements
• Developed and Implemented agency wide subrecipient monitoring program
April 2011
- January 2013
Tacoma, Washington, United States
Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Applied Arts
January 1993
- August 1999
Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States
Skills
Budgeting,
Finance,
Financial Planning,
Best Mountaineers
Ybarra (19662012) US, mountain climber and also writer, extreme sporting activities reporter for 20072012 Wang Yongfeng (birthed 1963) China, initial Chinese couple to climb up Seven Summits (with Li Zhixin) Ichiro Yoshizawa (19031998) Japan, mountain climber and also writer; K2 (1977) Geoffrey Winthrop Youthful (18761958) UK, first climb Tschhorn southern face, Weisshorn west ridge, Grandes Jorasses go across Andrzej Zawada (19282000) Poland, leader of winter season Himalayism Li Zhixin (birthed 1962) China, half of first Chinese pair to climb the 7 Tops with Wang Yongfeng Emil Zsigmondy (18611885)
Austria, physician and also mountain climber; passed away trying to compel new route on the Meije Jerzy uawski (18741915) Polish literary figure, thinker, translator and also alpinist Juliusz uawski (19101999) Polish poet, author, literary movie critic, translator and climber; boy of Jerzy uawski Marek uawski (19081985) Polish painter, graphic artist, author and also mountain climber; child of Jerzy uawski Wawrzyniec uawski (19161957) Polish author, music movie critic as well as instructor; passed away during Mont Blanc rescue goal; boy of Jerzy uawski Matthias Zurbriggen (18561917) Switzerland, initial climb Aconcagua (1897) " Lonesome Tomb in the Sierra - Norman Clyde".
" Ershlers First Pair to Climb the 7 Tops". International Hill Guides. Gotten 2014-10-19. " Mick Fowler". Hill Culture. The Banff Centre. 2000. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Obtained 2014-10-19. " Alan Hinkes Kangchenjunga - 13 or 14?". Mounteverest.net. 13 May 2005
pataclimb.com. Gotten 2014-10-19. Happy, Joanna; Mulvey, Stephen (27 August 2010). " New questions over Korean Oh Eun-Sun's climbing up document". Obtained 2010-08-29. American Alpine Journal, 1979, pp. 118 " Jordan Romero, 13, 'becomes youngest to scale Everest'".
Austria, physician and also mountain climber; passed away trying to compel new route on the Meije Jerzy uawski (18741915) Polish literary figure, thinker, translator and also alpinist Juliusz uawski (19101999) Polish poet, author, literary movie critic, translator and climber; boy of Jerzy uawski Marek uawski (19081985) Polish painter, graphic artist, author and also mountain climber; child of Jerzy uawski Wawrzyniec uawski (19161957) Polish author, music movie critic as well as instructor; passed away during Mont Blanc rescue goal; boy of Jerzy uawski Matthias Zurbriggen (18561917) Switzerland, initial climb Aconcagua (1897) " Lonesome Tomb in the Sierra - Norman Clyde".
" Ershlers First Pair to Climb the 7 Tops". International Hill Guides. Gotten 2014-10-19. " Mick Fowler". Hill Culture. The Banff Centre. 2000. Archived from the original on 2012-02-22. Obtained 2014-10-19. " Alan Hinkes Kangchenjunga - 13 or 14?". Mounteverest.net. 13 May 2005
pataclimb.com. Gotten 2014-10-19. Happy, Joanna; Mulvey, Stephen (27 August 2010). " New questions over Korean Oh Eun-Sun's climbing up document". Obtained 2010-08-29. American Alpine Journal, 1979, pp. 118 " Jordan Romero, 13, 'becomes youngest to scale Everest'".