Human Services Management Analyst

Summary:

Performs a full range of complex professional, financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, policy analyses, and other administrative activities regarding legislative and policy priorities, including research and analysis, writing, and cross-departmental coordination. Provides support to the Human Services Administrative team and facilitates discussion with the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Examples of Essential Duties:

• Provides high-level administrative support; serves as liaison and performs outreach to other departments and the community; manages calendars, schedules meetings, and organizes special events. Drafts and edits correspondence, reports, and other materials and distributes accordingly.
• Coordinates, leads and participates in a variety of special projects including planning and implementation of complex research programs and services.
• Develops, researches, analyzes, evaluates, and provides recommendations regarding the effectiveness of programs and operations in meeting established goals, objectives, and priorities; prepares program status reports for review.
• Works with Human Services leadership and the BOCC to develop and maintain policy strategies and activities for Local, State, and Federal legislative issues.
• Participates and collaborates in strategic planning and provides support for internal county planning efforts, external public processes, and other projects and initiatives as needed.
• Represents the Human Services Department, County, and other jurisdictions, vendors, or organizations on matters of County priority.
• Coordinates, facilitates and participates in various County cross-departmental working teams.
• Assists in the development of the Human Services Department budget; conducts research and analysis to support budgeting.
• Prepares and presents to the BOCC as it relates to projects, policies, grants, budgets, and other areas of importance.
• Supports the relationship between Pitkin County government and partner organizations and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and County staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and County information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Public Administration highly preferred.
• Minimum Bachelor's Degree required in Public Administration and 1 year related professional, public sector experience;
• Additional related education or experience may count towards required education/experience.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.

Knowledge Of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Research methods and techniques.
• Fiscal and budgetary management and tracking.
• Organizational and community planning.
• Public policy processes.

Skill In:

• Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Handling multiple tasks simultaneously, under pressure, and in emergency and stressful situations.
• Working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
• Organizing and prioritizing work to meet deadlines.
• Developing, understanding, interpreting, and communicating information, policies and procedures.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Applying governing rules and regulations.
• Complex research and data analysis and prepare presentations of the information for the County Commissioners, the public and others
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Working effectively with other employees, the public, and representatives of local, state, and federal governmental institutions.
• Utilizing standard personal computer software programs and specialized State and County software.

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. The employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.