What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Research Analyst position at City of Mesa?
First review of applications will be Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
An Operations Research Analyst is responsible for performing short- and long-range strategic planning work for the Solid Waste Department in order to analyze operational efficiency and effectiveness, particularly in the areas of vehicle replacement schedules and staffing needs. Duties also include: reporting the ongoing effectiveness of various department programs, policies, and strategies by using analytical methods and developing justification and documentation for service rate recommendations. This class is also responsible for the analysis and development of productivity measurements to simplify and/or improve processes, determining performance standards by tracking and trending production data, conducting operations and vehicle fleet cost and usage rate analyses, and preparing written recommendations to improve workload balancing and increase various process efficiencies. This position performs related duties as required.
The Operations Research Analyst conducts departmental analyses and special studies to implement quality service and operational improvements. Assignments are comprehensive and complex and entail interactions between major functional areas. Assignments are generally in the form of broad outlines of desired results and objectives, outlining the project, and providing general guidance. Wide latitude and considerable flexibility are allowed in developing the design and in conducting the study. This class is supervised by the Sr. Fiscal Analyst through review of work, reports, and end results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
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Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Statistical Analysis, Geography, Logistics, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in operations research, organizational/departmental methods analysis, statistical analysis, transportation cost analysis, and/or productivity work measurement studies. Strong personal computer (PC) skills.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Accounting, Statistical Analysis, Geography, Logistics, or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in operations research, organizational/departmental methods analysis, statistical analysis, transportation cost analysis, and/or productivity work measurement studies. Strong personal computer (PC) skills.
Salary : $61,669 - $88,573
