ASSISTANT ANALYST

ASSISTANT ANALYST
City Administration
Salary:  $32.98 - $49.47/hr.

DESCRIPTION
The City of Thousand Oaks has an excellent opportunity for an individual to support and plan community activities and special events.  We are seeking a collaborative, self-starter to conduct a variety of responsibilities with competence and professionalism.  The Assistant Analyst must exercise discretion and independent judgment, be highly organized, have demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, handle issues with sensitivity and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  The Assistant Analyst will also provide analytic, technical, programmatic and administrative support to a broad range of City initiatives.
 
Primary responsibilities:   

• Assist in the development and implementation of the strategic plan for community activities and special events involving multiple City departments
• Assist in the planning and coordination of events from start to finish and ensure efficient management of multiple project plans to meet deadlines
• Work independently and as a valuable team player on special projects by organizing, researching and coordinating information and requirements; planning, arranging, and meeting schedules
• Coordinate and schedule various meetings and events.  Organize meeting information, prepare materials, facilitate when required
• Provide support for a broad range of initiatives, programs and projects under the responsibility of the City Manager’s Office 

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate should possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public administration, business administration, marketing or a related field
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to produce excellent results and meet deadlines while working autonomously on multiple tasks with frequent interruptions
• Ability to identify alternative solutions, consequences or proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of established goals
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Two or more years of responsible administrative and/or programmatic support experience, including at least one year of research, administrative or analytic experience.  Experience related to event planning, community activities and project coordination in a municipal government setting is highly desirable  
• A valid class C California driver’s license 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Effective Communicator
• Strategic Thinker
• Results Oriented
• Customer Focused
• Problem Solver and Decision Maker
• Planner and Organizer
• Technically Knowledgeable 

BENEFITS
The City provides excellent benefits. Please view benefits on our City website at www.toaks.org

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION – The City of Thousand Oaks makes reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the selection process. If you wish to request an accommodation in order to participate in the selection process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the final filing date. Applicants requesting an accommodation should document the request including the type and extent of accommodations requested to participate in the selection process and/or perform the duties of the job for which applied.

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE – In order to qualify for Veteran’s Preference a Form DD214, or other acceptable proof of service, must be submitted by the deadline date/time noted in the job announcement. Any veteran who has successfully completed all phases of a selection process for employment with the City shall be granted a final interview regardless of his or her ranking on the eligibility list, providing he/she meets the criteria for an eligible veteran.
 
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

RECRUITMENT CONTACT
Contact phone:  (805)449-2144
Contact email:  [email protected]