What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Analyst III position at City of Bakersfield, CA?
Description
Under administrative direction of the City Manager, performs complex administrative, financial, systems, statistical, and other management analyses in support of the department or City-wide activities, functions, and programs; provides sound professional recommendations for action and significant assistance in policy, procedure, and budget development and implementation; directs the work of office or technical staff; performs related work as required.
Representative Duties
The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of this class. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: Serves as staff to City Council committees, Council-appointed citizen committees, and other committees, task forces, or boards as assigned; Apprises City Manager of legislative issues affecting the City at the federal, state, and local levels; Negotiates franchise renewals or agreements; Presents reports to the City Council; Writes speeches for the City Manager and City Council; Assists in developing and administering the annual City budget, including analyzing current and historical trends, determining variances and improving cost effectiveness; Plans and manages a variety of projects and programs that may include the following components: statistical analyses, personnel matters, operations support, policy and procedure development, or other areas specific to the functions of a department or the City as a whole; May make oral presentations on routine matters before various governmental boards and agencies.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applications will be accepted only for those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED City Application, Resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field; AND
- Two (2) years of professional experience in administrative, management, systems, operations, budgetary, or similar analyses equivalent to the City's Administrative Analyst II class; OR
- An equivalent combination of training, certification, and experience may be substituted for the above requirements
- Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license
- Must be able to pass a background check
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
EXAMINATION: ORAL APPRAISAL INTERVIEW (Weighted 100%): Week of March 31, 2025 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination. Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on face of application form. All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, resume, supplemental questionnaire, and typing certificate; otherwise, the application may be rejected. NOTE: POSTMARKS will not be accepted Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of COMPLETED application.