DESCRIPTIONThe City of Placentia is seeking a versatile and dedicated professional to join our Public Works Team. If you are passionate and eager to make a meaningful impact on a growing workforce poised for continued innovation and collaboration, we invite you to join our Team! The ideal candidate will possess experience with budget management, contract management, special assessment districts, and preparing staff reports for commissions/council.
_______________________________________________________________________________ MANAGEMENT ANALYST SENIOR MANAGEMENT ANALYST $80,071.59 - $97,327.51 Annually
$93,349.03 - $113,466.32 Annually
+ Education Incentive of up to 6% - Dependent Upon Qualifications - Plus EXCELLENT Benefits
4/10 Work Schedule Monday - Thursday, 7:15 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
**This recruitment will remain open CONTINUOUSLY and may close at any time. **
** Interested candidates should submit their application materials as soon as possible.** Under the direction of the Director of Public Works or designee, the Senior Management Analyst (Public Works)plans, organizes, and manages the administrative division of the Public Works Department, capital budgets, financial expenditures and staffing levels, operational practices, information systems, legislative analysis, and related factors on a departmental and citywide basis; creates and recommends new policies, programs, and practices; plans, lays out, supervises, and evaluates the work of administrative and technical support staff; and performs other related duties as assigned.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESFor a complete description of the
MANAGEMENT ANALYST classification specification, please click here .
MANAGEMENT ANALYST: The following list of functions, duties, and tasks is typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform other closely related or department-specific functions, duties, and tasks from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Plans, organizes, and conducts administrative or management surveys and analyses; researches and collects required information as part of staff reports and correspondence.
- Coordinates city programs and services, depending upon departmental assignment; acts as liaison with other agencies and confers with community groups, regional representatives, contractors, vendors, staff, and the general public.
- Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations in areas such as city practices, staffing, facilities, equipment use, costs, and other changes to improve services and compliance with regulations.
- Writes technical reports, articles, and correspondence and prepares supporting recommendations, including charts, graphs, maps, and technical exhibits.
- Participates in developing and administering departmental or city budgets, including researching practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels.
- Reviews, evaluates, and updates forms and manuals.
- Serves as departmental or city representative in interdepartmental, community, regional, and professional meetings.
- Develops, coordinates, and implements training workshops and briefings.
- Coordinates the research, development, and review of grant applications and performance reports.
MID-MANAGEMENT (Unrepresented) BENEFITSSchedule - The City operates on a "4/10" work schedule.
Retirement - The City of Placentia participates in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) and does not participate in Social Security. - 2% @ 60 defined retirement plan (Classic Members) - Applies to employees who, prior to January 1, 2013, were active members of CalPERS or another public employee retirement system through which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 7%.
- 2% @ 62 defined retirement plan (New Members/PEPRA) - Applies to new employees hired on or after January 1, 2013, who are not members of CalPERS or are not members of another public employee retirement system with which reciprocity may be established. Employee membership contribution is 6.75%.
Health Insurance - The City provides up to $1,877 per month to purchase health insurance for employees and dependents through the CalPERS Health Benefits program. Alternatively, there is a $400 medical opt out payment for employees who are insured outside the City’s insurance coverage.
Telecommunications Allowance - City pays $75/per month.
Dental & Vision Insurance - Fully paid plan for dental and vision insurance.
Life Insurance - Fully paid life insurance policy equal to annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased with the employee paying for the premium.
Disability Insurance - Fully paid short-term and long-term disability insurance policies.
Bilingual Pay - An additional pay of $175 per month.
Flexible Spending Account - Employees may contribute to a Section 125 Flexible Spending Account on a voluntary basis.
Educational Incentive Pay - 2% for Associates, 4% for Bachelors, and 6% for Master's Degree.
Deferred Compensation 457 (b) Plan - Employees may contribute to a deferred compensation plan on a voluntary basis.
Paid Time Off (Vacation) - 80 hours per year; increases to 120 hours after 3 years of service.
Alternative Health & Wellness (Sick Leave) - 96 hours per year; this program includes an incentive of up to $1,250 per fiscal year.
Management Leave - Up to 80 hours per calendar year, dependent upon assignment and director discretion. Allotment prorated for new employees.
Holidays - 13 paid holidays per year. In addition, subject to City Council approval, City Hall and most City Services observe a Holiday Closure annually for two weeks at the end of December/beginning of January, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day (paid time off varies per year, assignment and Bargaining Unit; City will provide additional holiday hours during this closure period.
Closing Date/Time: 7/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific