ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST - DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Summary Description

The City of San Marcos welcomes qualified applications for the position of Administrative Analyst in the Development Services Department. Discover just how bright your future can be in San Marcos!

Ready to Apply?

If you possess strong attention to detail, impeccable organization skills, and a strong desire to work in a collaborative team environment, we look forward to reviewing your application.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At the City of San Marcos, we live our values: teamwork, professionalism, fiscal responsibility, and customer service. We believe in operating like an efficient business while keeping people at the center of what we do — both the community we serve and the employees who serve it. Here, your work will matter. Your ideas will be heard. And your efforts will help shape how the city operates for years to come.

What We Offer

• 9/80 work week means you'll have every other Friday off, and options for flexible work schedules once you have the job duties and responsibilities under your belt
• Generous health benefits for you and your family (all medical premiums are employer paid at 90%, including family plans)
• Amble time off: 14 paid holidays, 96 hours of sick leave, starting at 80 hours vacation leave annually
• City paid maternity / paternity / grandparent leave - City paid 4 weeks of leave for new parents welcoming a new addition to the family and 1 week of leave for grandparents with expanding families
• Participate in the CalPERS retirement system (Classic members - 2% @ 55, New members 2% @ 62), and Social Security
• Enhance your career taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement Program, up to $1,500 per fiscal year, which can also be used for student loan repayment

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an application screening, Microsoft Suite online assessment and oral interviews. After the job posting closes, candidates will receive a link to the online testing. Applications Due: Monday, September 14, 4:00pm

Differentiated Responsibilities

Administrative Management Analyst (Entry Level):

• Supports operations through data collection and basic analysis, contributing to the development of reports and recommendations.
• Focuses on administrative support, aiding in day-to-day functions, and assisting in the analysis of operational data and workflows.
• Key Duty Examples:
• Conducts basic data analysis for reports and recommendations, assisting with identifying areas for improvement.
• Provides administrative support on contracts and grants, assisting with compliance monitoring and reporting.
• Compiles meeting materials and provides secretarial support to task forces, working groups and commissions, including taking minutes and tracking action items.
• Participates in department coordination activities, supporting cross-departmental initiatives.
• Cultivates strong relationships across departments, acting as a key resource for data-driven decision-making.
• Fosters collaborative partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive initiatives forward.

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• An associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field, is preferred.
• However, equivalent experience, certification, licensure and/or education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Three years of increasingly responsible support role or administrative experience related to assigned area.