Senior Management Analyst

ABOUT THE POSITION

Are you a professional with a background social media and public relations who's interested in making a positive contribution to an outstanding municipal agency? Would you like to be a key member of an agency who's City Council, City Manager, and Executive Management Team greatly respect and appreciate their employees? If all this sounds enticing, then this may be just the position and agency you are looking for! The City of Downey is seeking a qualified, motivated, and engaged Senior Management Analyst.

In addition to pay, the City offers competitive benefits including 100% City paid medical insurance coverage up to the Calpers Kaiser family rate, a generous tuition reimbursement program, and a "9/80" work schedule.

This position is FLSA exempt, non-represented, and serves in an "at will" capacity. Salary and benefits are established by City Council Resolution for classifications designated as Executive, Mid-Management, Confidential/Exempt.

JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, performs a variety of advanced level professional duties in support of various administrative operations and activities within an assigned department including budget development and monitoring, departmental policy and procedure development, implementation, and enforcement, and administration and coordination of various functions and projects.

This is the advanced journey level class in the Management Analyst series. Positions at this level possess a specialized, technical, or functional expertise within the area of assignment and/or may have responsibility for coordinating and administering assigned functions or special projects. This class performs the most complex work assigned to the series and may serve in a working supervisory capacity over lower level staff.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION
The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification:

Research, organize, compile, summarize and analyze data and information for assigned special projects; develop and document recommendations; prepare and present reports to City management and other agencies; exercise independent judgment within defined policy guidelines; research and analyze program operations and opportunities; analyze departmental processes, practices and strategies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and complex issues; coordinate information and assure effective communications within and between Departments and Divisions; clarify and reconcile complex issues relating to strategic and operational planning and procedures; research grant funding opportunities; assist in administering grants and coordinates applications and contracts; monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommend, within policy limits, appropriate services and staffing levels; develop and coordinate project and program budgets as assigned; administer and monitor department budget and expenditures; research, develop, recommend and draft policies and procedures, and procedural guidelines for implementing changes; provide supervision and evaluate performance of assigned staff; interpret and explain City policies, procedures, rules and regulations; assure effective communication of issues, and compliance with state and federal policy and regulations; promote the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality; make oral and written presentations; and, perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
Experience: At least two years of full-time professional journey level experience performing administrative research and analysis, policy development and implementation, and public administration programming. One year of direct supervisory experience is preferred. Experience in a California municipality or county setting is desired.
Knowledge of: Principles, methods and practices of public administration; principles of organizational administration, and operation of municipal government, including municipal finance, personnel management, basic supervision and evaluation, administrative processes, inter-governmental relations, city charters, city ordinances and other rules, regulations, and statues affecting the operating and/or functions of local government; current computer technology, specifically general municipal computer software programs and, modern office practices, methods, and equipment.
Ability to: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain effective and cooperative working relations with those encountered in the performance of duties, including co-workers, members of the public, elected and appointed officials, and business persons; utilize good judgment and deal effectively in stressful situations and solve complex problems; understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex city, state and federal laws regulating department programs and projects, and interpret a variety of professional, technical and legal documents; supervise and evaluate performance of assigned staff; and, perform work using a personal computer with proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
License Requirement: Due to the performance of field duties which may require operation of a City vehicle, a valid California Driver's License and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment may be required.
California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Pull Notice System: An incumbent appointed to this position may be subject to enrollment in the California DMV Pull Notice Program. The Pull Notice program provides information on the incumbent's driving record and Driver's License status on a periodic basis to the City of Downey. An employee assigned a City vehicle must acknowledge receipt and understanding of City Administrative Regulations covering the use of City vehicles.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PHYSICAL TASKS & ABILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The duties and responsibilities of this position are performed primarily in an office environment and involve sitting, standing, and walking for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. Physical abilities include moving from one area to another; occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling reaching, bending, and twisting at the waist to perform desk work and operate general office equipment including a desktop computer with keyboard for prolonged or intermittent periods of time. The operation of a personal computer requires finger and wrist dexterity and the ability to withstand exposure to vibration, pitch and glare from the computer. An incumbent must be able to read printed data, records or reports; duties require the ability to speak, hear, touch and see; communicate with those encountered in the performance of duties; safely lift and carry files and reports weighing up to 25 pounds; and, must be able to lift files and reports from counter tops or file drawers; and, requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing on a keyboard, filing, data entry and/or use of a personal computer or other office equipment and supplies.

Selection/Testing Process:
All applications and supplemental information will be reviewed and evaluated on the basis of information submitted at the time of filing to determine the level and scope of the candidate's preparation for the position. All information supplied by applicants is subject to verification.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether or not you have clearly shown that you meet the Qualifications as stated above. Please fill out the application and supplemental questionnaire completely.

In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, dates completed, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.

For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, salary earned, and reason for leaving. Failure to provide all the information may result in your application being removed from consideration. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application.

Those applicants, who most closely match the desired qualifications, will be invited to participate in the examination process which will consist of an appraisal examination (weighted 100%) to assess the applicant's knowledge, education, experience, and general ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Candidate(s) who complete testing with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Prior to an employment offer, a comprehensive background investigation is conducted, including fingerprinting. A pre-placement medical exam will be conducted upon issuance of a conditional offer of employment.

Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (562) 904-7292 at least 72 hours in advance.Closing Date/Time: 1/24/2025 5:30 PM Pacific

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• City of Downey

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