Job Category
Work Schedule
Part-time
Employer
City of Ventura
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:  WWW.CITYOFVENTURA.JOBS

FILING DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS NOVEMBER 30, 2014

Management Analyst I/II (part-time)

20 hours per week

Have you mastered the art of seamlessly juggling multiple projects?  Do you have financial/statistical expertise analyzing and interpreting costs, expenditures and other financial data?  The City of Ventura is accepting applications for a part-time Management Analyst I/II vacancy in our innovate Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships department.  Apply on-line at www.cityofventura.jobs  by the 11/30/2014 filing deadline to be considered for this exciting part-time opportunity!

To learn more about the City's Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, visit  http://www.cityofventura.net/prcp

To watch a video about what it's like to work in a culture that promotes new ideas, risk taking, passion, empowerment and fun, visit:  http://www.cityofventura.net/hr/employment/video-gallery.

 

THE POSITION

Under direction, performs a variety of research, analytical and administrative tasks in support of a division head or department head.

This position is flexibly allocated, and may be filled at either the I or II level depending on the qualifications of the applicant and organizational needs.

An eligibility list is being established to fill a current part-time (20 hours per week) vacancy in the Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships department, as well as future city-wide needs.

Examples of duties when assigned to the Parks, Recreation and Community Partnerships department may include:

  • Working directly with the Director and Manager to create development plans for priority projects and programs
  • Identify, cultivate, and steward major donors
  • Develop fund raising systems, including database management
  • Develop sponsorship proposals
  • Other duties as assigned

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Is self-motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Has excellent analytical, administrative, and project management skills.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Is able to identify and cultivate sponsorships and grants from private and non-profit sources.
  • Understands contract administration and insurance requirements.
  • Is extremely organized and has a proven record of being able to manage and track multiple stages of a project and meet deadlines.
  • Possesses excellent computer application skills.
  • Has a "can do" attitude and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Conducts special studies, analysis and investigations of procedural matters and operating programs;  gathers and interprets a variety of statistical data; prepares administrative reports.

Coordinates contract administration; analyzes and monitors department or division expenditures and revenues; prepares purchase authorizations; approves accounts payable, expense reports and budget transfers; prepares grant application submittals and tracks status.

Assists department head and managers with administrative processes, policies and procedures and assists in the installation of new programs; develops criteria to evaluate personnel needs, operating effectiveness, and budgetary requirements; prepares procedure manuals;  may chair special task forces for various projects.

Works with other agencies, groups and individuals to coordinate departmental activities; represents the department at conferences, meetings, and legislative hearings.

Studies selected aspects of proposed legislation and provides advice regarding its possible effect on department programs; prepares copies of articles for publications;  makes oral presentations to interested groups.

May supervise and review the work of technical, clerical, and secretarial staff.

Performs other related duties as required.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License:  Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of experience and education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or a closely related field, AND experience as follows:

Management Analyst I:  requires one year of professional administrative/analytical experience OR one year of experience as a Management Technician with the City of Ventura. Public sector experience is desirable. A Master's degree, plus completion of an internship with a local government agency, is also qualifying.

Management Analyst II:  requires two years of experience equivalent to that of a Management Analyst I with the City of Ventura, performing a variety of professional support activities, preferably in a public agency.

Benefits

For more information visit our website at www.cityofventura.net

 

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:  WWW.CITYOFVENTURA.JOBS

FILING DEADLINE FOR THIS POSITION IS NOVEMBER 30, 2014