Management Analyst
Date Adopted by City Manager
12/01/02
Comp. Code
8810
Management
Exempt
Job Title:
Management Analyst
Definition
Under general direction, to perform professional administrative and research work of a technical nature in such fields as personnel, budgeting, purchasing, public information, finance, management research; to perform related work as assigned.
Typical Duties
Perform technical and administrative staff tasks; conduct studies, surveys, and analyses on a variety of City-related problems or issues; evaluate existing and proposed systems, procedures and organizational structures; analyze statistical data and make recommendations on changes in policy, procedures, staffing and organization; prepare reports, memoranda, manuals and grants; assist in municipal record maintenance; design and recommend improvements in systems and forms; oversee computer system; assist in budget preparation, analysis and administration; coordinate intra- and inter-departmental activities; respond to various citizen inquiries, complaints and requests for information; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff; perform related assignments as necessary.
Tools and Equipment Used
Requires frequent use of personal computer, including word processing, database and spreadsheet programs; calculator, telephone, copy and fax machines.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate quiet.
Desired Qualifications
Knowledge of
Principles and practices of modern organization, administration, budgets and personnel management; methods and techniques of automation, research, statistical analysis and report preparation.
Ability to
Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; make sound and proper decisions based on factual and deductive information; solve difficult and complex problems involving municipal systems and procedures including computer systems; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, as well as with the public; supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff.
Experience
Two years of administrative or management analysis or similar experience.
Education
Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major course of study in public administration or related field. A Master's Degree in public administration or related field is desirable.
Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver License.