CLASS DESCRIPTION

An Operations Research Analyst conducts management, operational and organizational studies to identify and resolve operating problems and monitors, evaluate the effectiveness of City government services and provide a resource for strategic, fiscal and operational planning. Work of this class may involve supervising administrative analyst and fiscal personnel.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office and at work sites where the employee is exposed to no uncomfortable environmental or hazardous working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budget, management, operational and methods analysis.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration in a large organization.
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of computer spreadsheets, databases and presentation software.
• Ability to synthesize data from a wide variety of sources.
• Ability to comprehend and define complex problems and prepare solutions or arguments.
• Ability to work with mathematical statistics, mathematical probability and application, experimental design, statistical inference, and econometrics.
• Ability to construct mathematical and computer models for use in analysis and forecasting.
• Ability to write reports, critical recommendations and presentation materials.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to enlist the cooperation of others.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex technical, fiscal and legal materials.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a master's degree from an accredited college or university including advanced courses in public administration.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in operations research, systems design, business process reengineering and other management analyses.

OR

NOTES (EQUIVALENCIES): Have a bachelor's degree including advanced courses in public administration or a related field and two years of additional experience may be substituted for the master's degree.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

NOTE: Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Ayomide Arodoye, Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at Ayomide.Arodoye@baltimorecity.gov

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