ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST

In order to be considered for this position, a City of Watsonville application must be submitted. 
To apply online, visit www.cityofwatsonville.org

SALARY: $5,154.57 - $6,907.62 / Month
FILING DEADLINE: Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 5:00 p.m.
(No postmarks Accepted)

The City Manager’s Office is seeking a self-starting, forward-thinking, community-oriented individual to fill an Administrative Analyst position. This position will provide direct support to the City Manager’s Office and play a key role a variety of projects, administrative duties and critical functions. Duties may include claim management, economic development and property management, assist with administration of parking and safety programs, drafting and updating City policies and community engagement projects. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking an innovative and fast-paced environment working on projects that positively impact the quality of life in our community.
 
DEFINITION
Under direction, to perform difficult research and analysis as a staff assistant in a major City department; to work on special projects, develop recommendations, write reports, and conduct surveys; and perform related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job class is the second level in the Administrative Analyst series of three classifications. The Administrative Analyst functions at an entry-level management level of classification and requires knowledge of municipal organization, basic principles of public administration, research methods and report presentation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Receives limited supervision from the assigned Department Head

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• gathers and analyzes information concerning procedure, operations, budgets or space problems and prepares reports showing alternatives and method of implementing, ramifications for management and cost of purposed  solutions
• reviews and analyzes budget requests and makes recommendations as to appropriateness of requests
• investigates and makes recommendations on requests for unbudgeted  items
• conducts special studies and works on projects concerning City or departmental procedure or policies, programs and  grants
• assists in conducting work measurement projects, prepares detailed analysis of operations, develops job standards and workload  indicators
• collects, compiles and organizes data for reports, recommendations, policies, special projects and public inquiries
• researches issues and prepares responses, as  directed
• prepares correspondence and  reports
• reviews and analyzes recent and pending legislation affecting departmental  programs
• acts as City representative and liaison at meetings and conferences with public agencies and community groups as assigned
• sits at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous  basis
• uses a telephone, writes and uses a keyboard to communicate through written means
• uses near vision for long periods of time
• abides by safety policies and procedures and performs safe work  practices
• intermittently bends and twists to reach equipment surrounding  desk
• intermittently reaches above and below shoulder level to reach books, files and reports on shelves and in filing cabinets
• grasps electronic equipment, books and documents with right and left  hands
• works indoors in an environment subject to heat/cold and fragrances such as  perfumes
• performs related duties similar to the above in scope

 
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge of: 

• principles of administration and management
• basic budgetary accounting practices
• application of statistical methods to research
• municipal organization and relationships with the municipal government
• modern office practices, procedures and appliances
• principles of commercial and governmental accounting and of standard record maintenance procedures
• basic principles of public administration
• research methods and techniques and methods of report presentationAbility to:
• abide by safety policies and procedures and perform safe work  practices
• assemble, organize and present in written or oral form statistical, financial or factual information derived from a variety of sources
• use independent judgment to identify and analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions
• establish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and municipal officials
• prepare and present clear and concise oral and written  reports
• understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and  policies
• communicate in both oral and written forms in English and Spanish highly  desirable

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
• Three years of increasingly responsible administrative or analytical experience in an operating or staff agency in business or government comparable to that of an Assistant Administrative Analyst with the City of Watsonville

LICENSE

• California Class C driver’s license and a safe driving  record

APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS
Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department located at 275 Main Street, Suite 400, 4TH floor, Watsonville, CA 95076, by the filing deadline. No postmarks accepted.An application may be obtained by calling (831) 768-3020; to apply online, visit the City’s website at www.cityofwatsonville.org.  All candidates will receive written notification after applications have been screened for requirement compliance. Interview dates will be announced at a later time. 

APPOINTMENT AND BENEFITS
The position benefits include vacation, sick leave, and holidays. The City offers Public Employees Retirement System benefits. Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution. The candidate selected will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment List at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by the Management bargaining unit.
Prior to appointment to the position of Administrative Analyst, a medical examination and Department of Justice LiveScan fingerprinting will be required.                                                
The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities.

NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.