Position Description

Final Filing Deadline: 08/05/2024

Exam #: 24/14C31/07SA

Management Analyst III

Monthly Salary Range: $7,307 - $9,981

The County of Monterey is a diverse community set in a picturesque coastal location and offers tourists and residents alike the comfort of a moderate, Mediterranean climate, miles of beautiful beaches, spectacular mountain ranges, groves of red- woods, low-rolling foothills, and scenic valleys. Boasting such world-renowned attractions as the spectacular Big Sur Coast, Laguna Seca Raceway, 17-Mile Drive, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Cannery Row, the Steinbeck Center, the Monterey Jazz and Blues Festivals and Pebble Beach - possibly the world’s most famous golf course, it’s easy to see why over 450,000 residents choose to live here and an estimated four million visitors a year make the County of Monterey their destination of choice.

The Public Defender's Office provides legal representation to indigent persons charged with crimes in Monterey County, ranging from the simplest misdemeanor to complex capital cases. The guiding principle of the Office is that each client is entitled to the best legally attainable outcome. Our attorneys, investigators, and support staff take great pride in providing a consistently high level of service. The Office employs individuals of high ethical standards, character, and professional courage.

The Public Defender's Office seeks qualified applicants to apply for the position of Management Analyst III. The Management Analyst III is responsible for managing and providing administrative analytical staff support services for a major program or function and performing analytical duties of moderate to high complexity at an advanced journey level. This is the third level in the Management Analyst I/II/III series.

The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used County-wide to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples of Duties

• Manages and provides administrative analytical staff support services for a major program or function.
• Analyzes, researches, gathers and interprets information on a wide variety of management matters such as budgets, legislation, programs, contracts and staffing.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies, procedures, organization, operations, programs and other management-related areas.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports on recommendations, data, impacts, options, strategies and conclusions that are based on analyses.
• Develops, prepares, modifies and monitors items/areas such as budgets, grants, research projects, and contracts.
• Works closely with managers and other staff within the department and the County to anticipate, obtain and provide ongoing and accurate information.
• Coordinates activities related to projects, programs and/or other areas being analyzed.
• Interprets policies and procedures to department staff, County employees and external agencies and individuals.
• Researches, interprets and complies with local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attends or serves as management liaison at meetings/functions such as committees, task forces, community forums, commissions, and conferences.
• Obtains data/information from internal and external departments and agencies in regard to areas being analyzed such as funding sources, interdepartmental activities, and programs.
• Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates training/informational programs for staff and/or the public on administrative or management issues.
• Provides direction to internal and external parties on assigned projects and activities.
• May supervise support, technical, professional and Management Analyst staff or serve as lead to Management Analysts.

To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Management Analyst III Classification Specification

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of management and supervision.
• Principles of mathematical and statistical analysis, preparation and presentation.
• Research techniques.
• Report writing.
• Internal and external operations, functions and resources related to the assignment.

Ability to:

• Manage analytical and administrative support services.
• Supervise management, professional, support and technical staff.
• Analyze and interpret a wide variety of complex data and information.
• Conduct comprehensive and in depth research.
• Identify issues, options and projected outcomes and make recommendations.
• Work independently and in a timely fashion.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Provide direction to others on projects and activities.
• Work cooperatively and tactfully with others.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

Education:
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social services, political science, education, or a related field.

AND

Experience:
Two years of experience performing administrative analytical duties which have provided some knowledge of the designated program or function.

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.

BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet . This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.

NOTES:
As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

Application and Selection Procedures

Apply On-Line at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty ,

By Monday, August 5, 2024, 11:59 PM(PST)

or

Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours,

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:

Human Resources Department

Attn: Stephanie Ahumada, Associate Personnel Analyst

168 W. Alisal Street, 3rd Floor

Salinas, CA 93901

Phone: (831) 755-5238 Fax: (831) 757-5792

The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Stephanie Ahumada, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 755-5238, or ahumadas@countyofmonterey.gov.

http://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/human-resources/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summary-sheet

Closing Date/Time: 8/5/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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