What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Management Analyst position at City of Richmond (CA)?
The City of Richmond's Department of Children and Youth is seeking a Senior Management Analyst with strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, superb communication skills, discretion, commitment to customer service, initiative, and the ability to make independent decisions in dealing with a wide range of client-related issues. The Senior Management Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the effective operation of the Department of Children and Youth, fostering community engagement, promoting the well-being of children and youth in Richmond, and leading a dedicated team to achieve departmental objectives.
The Department and Fund for Children and Youth provides sustainable funding streams for youth-serving organizations in Richmond and North Richmond. The Department provides grant funding to various organizations serving Richmond and North Richmond youth under the age of 24.
The Senior Management Analyst will serve as the lead for the Department of Children and Youth, providing comprehensive administrative, programmatic, project, and budgetary support. This role is integral to the City Manager’s Office and involves oversight of key departmental functions, including board liaison duties, grant management, administrative operations, staff supervision, stakeholder engagement, website management, and intern supervision.
The Senior Management Analyst will support the:
- Development and execution of key policies
- Budgetary processes and management
- Contribute to inter-governmental relations and public information efforts
- Engage in both short and long-term special projects
- Significant economic development initiatives, all aimed at enhancing the well-being of our community and its residents.
- Perform statistical research and data management
- Implementation and monitoring of City Council Goals and Priorities
The annual salary for this classification can reach as high as $157,445 at the top of the range. Additionally, City-paid benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacation, holidays, administrative leave days, sick time, CalPERS retirement contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, annual professional development reimbursement, one week of paid parental leave, and more! All benefit information can be found in our Benefits Summary.
Under general direction, performs complex and high-level analysis in policy and program development. Incumbents manage and oversee major projects and/or policy areas.
This is the highest level in the Management Analyst class series. This classification performs complex assignments requiring a high level of independent judgment. Incumbents provide expertise and technical support to executive management and department heads in areas such as budget, personnel, policy development, and program management. This position may supervise both analysts and administrative support staff. This position will oversee a major program area and will exercise considerable discretion in making decisions in their respective area. This position may supervise employees, be responsible for a major functional area, or provide independent staff work for a department or division.
The most successful candidates will have strong organizational skills, excellent judgment, superb communication skills, discretion, commitment to customer service, initiative, and the ability to make independent decisions in dealing with a wide range of client-related issues.The following list is intended to be illustrative in nature, and does not necessarily represent the entire range of work duties expected of employees within the classification. Depending on assigned area and the specific work of the department, duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Plans and directs the staff services for a City department or division, usually including personnel and fiscal management, budget preparation and analysis, procurement, public relations, and related functions.
- Designs and implements programs in support of Citywide policy initiatives, and serves as program and/or project manager.
- Researches, collects, and analyzes data in areas such as laws, regulations, policies, and programs for reports and presentations.
- Develops, submits, and monitors the department/division budget.
- Develops and reviews policies, practices, and procedures, and makes recommendations.
- Serves as project and/or program manager.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field. A graduate degree in a related field is highly desirable
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of administrative experience related to the knowledge and abilities required
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside of Richmond to meet program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Preferred Skills Attributes:
The role requires a blend of leadership, strategic planning, communication, technical proficiency, and organizational skills. Strong abilities in community engagement, financial management, and digital content creation are crucial, alongside a commitment to fostering partnerships and mentoring future professionals.
Required KSA for Successful Performance of Job Duties:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of organizational analysis and public administration
- Municipal budgetary practices and policies
- Statistical methods and applications
- Advanced supervisory practices and techniques
- Project management principles
- Federal and state grant regulations
- Basic supervisory principles and practices
- Modern office practices and equipment, including computers and applicable software
Skill in:
Analytical and critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Customer service
- Leadership
Ability to:
- Interpret relevant laws, regulations, and policies
- Research, analyze, and compile data
- Maintain accurate records and files
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrate sound judgment
- Evaluate and direct the work of other staff
- Negotiate contracts
- Perform multiple tasks simultaneously and establish priorities
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE:
Candidates identified as better qualified will be asked to respond to an additional supplemental questionnaire. An Employment List will be established, and your placement on this list will be determined solely (100%) by the responses to these supplemental questions. Having all of the minimum qualifications guarantees neither advancement nor placement on the Employment List. (WEIGHTED 100%)
EMPLOYMENT LIST:
A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment List. This Employment List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United State as a condition of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
The City of Richmond is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, religion, citizenship, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), sexual orientation, or military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law.
Disaster Service Workers
California Government Code Title I, Sections 3100 - 3109, declare all public employees to be Disaster Service Workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law. More information can be found here.
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