Management Analyst IV

This vacancy is in the Solid Waste Management Division.

Essential Functions

• Conducts operational research, productivity analyses, and management studies to assist in the management of departmental operations, programs, and services.
• Compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports.
• Makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources; develops recommendations for changes in departmental policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance and information to management to aid decision making.
• Performs financial reviews and analyses for the department; compiles and evaluates operational data and cost histories; monitors and reviews billing activities, expenditures, and financial reports; conducts detailed cost analysis.
• Makes recommendations to improve cost and operational effectiveness; participates in budget development.
• Coordinates special projects for the department, including the planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of moderate construction/maintenance projects, management studies, introduction of new programs, and various professional services.
• Assists in defining the scope of the project; identifies and recommends proper allocation of financial, material, and human resources committed to the project; formulates solutions and resolves problems; facilitates implementation of the project.
• Provides administrative support to the project as needed.
• Plans, implements, and administers new programs and/or major initiatives on behalf of County operations; develops and manages program budget; develops project goals, objectives, and operating parameters.
• Oversees contract service providers; evaluates program effectiveness and delivery of service; communicates with and serves as a liaison to key stakeholders and community partners; provides feedback and reports to County officials as required.
• Oversees professional contractors and/or consultants providing services for projects; participates in the evaluation and selection of contractors/consultants; interfaces with and monitors the contractor's/consultants to ensure timely and quality completion of project.
• Facilitates cooperation with the project throughout the organization; provides information and support as needed.
• Assists department managers with strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; keeps Director apprised of developments at the state and federal level that impact the department.
• Monitors pending legislation for impact on operations; oversees compliance with new legislation.
• Administers grants for various state and federally funded programs; compiles and submits grant applications; researches funding sources and program opportunities; assists departments with grant activities.
• Monitors and ensures compliance with all requirements for awarded grants.
• Responds to complaints and questions related to County or department operations, activities, or other issues; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
• Works with supervisors and managers to ensure effective coordination and cooperation across units.
• Represents the director and department at various meetings, functions, and events; serves as a liaison to various civil or governmental organizations and committees, task forces, boards, and commissions.
• Confers regularly with officials from the state, authorities, and commissions; provides information about departmental operations; participates in discussions and decisions; keeps the director apprised of activities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Public/Business Administration, a field related to assigned operation, or equivalent technical experience and certification.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in area of assignment.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Pay

$72,665 - $116,991