PRINCIPAL MANAGEMENT ANALYST

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

This position is confidential and excluded from membership in the union.

This position is a non-union position and excluded from membership in the union.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Master's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field, AND two (2) years of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational or similar analyses and studies. Experience in a public agency setting and project or programmatic supervisory experience are desirable. A Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of additional related experience maybe substituted for Master's Degree.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Specified positions may require possession of a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Plans, oversees, reviews and evaluates programs and the work of a major programmatic area; directs and coordinates the work of County or contract staff and ensures that program goals and objectives are achieved.

• Provides complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to the County Manager and Board of Commissioners; works directly with the Board or individual members regarding programmatic, policy and budgetary issues.

• Assists in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the program(s) to which assigned; coordinates budget development for the function(s) and administers expenditures for assigned areas of responsibility.

• Develops and implements funding and staffing requirements for the programmatic area to which assigned; prepares grant and alternative funding requests; monitors activities and ensures that all programmatic and reporting requirements are met.

• Plans and develops deployment strategies under the framework of the County’s plans for master projects with multiple layers.

• Develops requests for proposals, negotiates contracts and administers contract provisions for major program support for the County.

• Plans, organizes and directs complex administrative, operational, budgetary or other studies with County-wide or major internal operational or funding impact.

• Reviews and analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy and procedure development and implementation.

• Performs specific County management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, conducting studies and preparing responses for Commissioner-generated requests; reviewing and assessing proposed legislation and representing the County, the department head and others as specified.

• Confers with and represents the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public; acts as liaison and coordinator for County-wide programs involving commitment of staff from other government agencies.

• Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions.

• Directs the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis; provides training to staff and is responsible for such supervisory functions as performance evaluation and discipline.

• Directs the maintenance of and/or maintains accurate records and files related to the areas assignment.

• Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials.

• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.

• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; specified positions may drive a County or personal motor vehicle to attend meetings and visit work sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and be capable of traveling to off-site County locations in order to attend meetings and visit various work sites; specified positions may be required to drive a County or personnel vehicle to various work sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.