Management Analyst I

Vacancy is in CIP (Watershed Management)

Salary Range:  $23.26/hour - $37.44/hour     Salary Grade:  15     FLSA:  Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

Thepurposeofthis classificationis toconductorganizationalstudies and evaluations,design systems andprocedures,conductworksimplificationandmeasurementstudies,andprepareoperationsand proceduremanualstoassistmanagementinoperatingmoreefficientlyandeffectively.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude themfromtheclassificationiftheworkissimilar,related,oralogicalassignmentforthisclassification.Otherduties may be required and assigned.

Observesandperformstheworkofvariouspositionsinthedepartmentinordertogainexperience and learn about operations. Duties may include any combination of administrative and clerical tasks,professionalanalysis,andcustomerserviceappropriatetotheassignedpositionandabilities of the individual. Supervise and manage mailroom operations and staff to include monitoring of 

Cost center expenses and monthly reporting.Familiarize/Monitor/Manage City Works Maintenance Application.

Conductsoperationalresearch,productivityanalysesand/ormanagementstudiesinordertolearn about departmental operations, programs, and services; compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide moreresponsiveservice,and/oroptimizetheuseofresources;anddevelopsrecommendationsfor changes in departmental policies and procedures.

Performs tasks associated with the coordination or implementation of special projects for the department, including special events, introduction of new programs, and various professional services; participates in theplanning, design, and evaluation oftheproject; assists in defining the scopeoftheproject;identifiesandrecommendsproperallocationoffinancial,material,andhuman resources committed to the project; formulates possible solutions or alternatives to service delivery; and provides administrative support to the project as needed.

Providesresearchandanalyticalassistancetothedepartmentmanagersinsupportofstrategicand long-range planning for departmental operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; and researches pending legislation or other developments at the state and federal level that may impact the department.

Responds to complaints and questions related to County or department operations, activities, or other issues; and provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Participatesinvariousmeetings,functions, andeventsas appropriate;receivesinformation about departmental operations; and participates in discussions and decisions.

Keeps the director or the assigned supervisor apprised of all activities; and may be required to submit periodic reports detailing activities and observations of the work performed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’sdegreeinBusiness/PublicAdministrationorarelatedfieldrequired;thisclassification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

SpecificLicenseorCertificationRequired:None.