What are the responsibilities and job description for the Management Analyst I/II position at City of San Leandro, CA?
The Position
Current vacancies for these positions are assigned to the Public Works Department. The Employment List generated from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future vacancies while the List remains active.
Definition: Under general supervision (Management Analyst I) or direction (Management Analyst II), performs a variety of complex professional analytical, administrative, and technical duties in support of an assigned department’s business activities, functions, programs, and services; develops recommendations and work plans for the formation of policies and procedures for the department's operational, contractual, risk management, and financial activities; serves as a technical resource for the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of departmental initiatives; monitors and projects revenue and expenses for department activities; provides technical and responsible assistance to the department head and/or division managers; and performs related duties as assigned.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
Management Analyst I: This is the entry-level classification in the professional Management Analyst series. Initially, under general supervision, incumbents learn and perform a variety of project-oriented research and analysis work along with varied programmatic and departmental budgetary functions. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Management Analyst II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.
Management Analyst II: This is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the professional Management Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Management Analyst I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.
Positions in the Management Analyst I/II class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the Management Analyst II level are normally filled by advancement from the Management Analyst I level; progression to the Management Analyst II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications; and (iv) management approval for progression to the Management Analyst II level.
Supervision Exercised and Received: Some positions at the Management Analyst I level may exercise limited supervision over clerical and/or administrative support staff. Some positions at the Management Analyst II level may exercise direct supervision over technical and/or administrative support staff. Receives general supervision (Management Analyst I) or direction (Management Analyst II) from assigned supervisory and/or management personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
Examples of Typical Job Functions: The essential functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.
- Collects, researches, compiles, analyzes, and evaluates information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to departmental and programmatic activities.
- Conducts a variety of administrative, organizational, and analytical studies on a wide range of municipal policies, services, financial, budgetary, risk management, operational, or administrative issues; presents findings and prepares reports of study conclusions.
- Makes recommendations and proposes alternatives and modifications regarding such areas as staffing, cost analysis, cost recovery, purchasing, workflow and design, and policy or procedure; assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval.
- Assists in developing and administering the department's budget, including gathering and analyzing revenue and expense data and information; evaluates the need for changes in budgetary allocations; assists in developing budgetary recommendations including forecasts of funding needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; prepares justification for changes, new services, or additional costs.
- Monitors and administers operating and/or capital budget revenues and expenditures; reviews fund balances in various accounts and purchase orders and prepares budget adjustments as necessary; compiles and prepares detailed budget and financial reports; oversees, tracks, and reports status on capital improvement projects.
Qualifications
Experience and Education Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would most likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, political science, finance, or a related field.
Experience:
Management Analyst I: Two (2) years of professional level administrative experience in public administration.
Management Analyst II: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in administrative and management analysis.
Additional Information
SELECTION PROCESS:
The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the hiring department:
Deadline to apply
December 31, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Review of minimum qualifications
Ongoing
Panel Interviews
Week of January 20, 2025
Department level interviews
To be determined
The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For current benefits information, please refer to the Benefits Program page located under the Human Resources Department on the City of San Leandro website at www.sanleandro.org. You will find a comprehensive Summary of Employee Benefits & Contract Provisions. Benefits are listed by bargaining group. Additional information may also be found in the Memorandum of Understanding for the respective bargaining group.
