SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (M)

About the role

The Senior Administrative Analyst position is a part of the Economic Development section within the Community Development Department. The ideal candidate is a driven, upstanding, and solution-oriented professional who combines strong analytical, communication, and project management skills with a commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Conducts or directs complex research and analysis
• Prepares and presents detailed and comprehensive written reports and verbal presentations containing complex information and analysis to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the City Council
• Evaluates, develops, recommends, and manages the implementation of proposed or existing policies, procedures and practices
• Develops, implements, or manages complex personnel programs
• Captures, analyzes, and manages budget preparation, budget expenditures and revenues, and may develop and implement performance measurements
• Analyzes, develops and implements administrative/operational changes in response to legislative requirements
• Responds to departmental and citizen inquiries
• Conducts contract administration
• May conduct grant management
• May conduct community outreach or develop, implement and manage community programs
• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops clerical and administrative employees
• Makes effective recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination
• Directs or manages the operations of a departmental section or program
• Serves as staff to elected officials
• Drives on City business

Requirements

Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, governmental budgeting, and fiscal management; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; advanced research methods and analytic techniques; applicable federal, state, and local laws and legislation and the legislative process; principles and practices of public speaking; modern office methods and procedures; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills

• Operating modern computers and related software
• Exercising independent judgement and making decisions based on standard policy and procedures
• Conducting complex research, analyzing data, and solving complex problems
• Developing budgets and managing expenditures
• Effectively managing projects or programs
• Preparing comprehensive written reports and related documents
• Interpreting complex technical documents
• Making effective oral presentations
• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public, and outside agencies
• Effectively leading, coaching, developing, and motivating employees
• Reviewing and evaluating employees’ job performance and making recommendations for development
• Working independently using appropriate initiative to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
• Receiving confidential information and maintaining confidentiality
• Being well organized, reliable, and detail-oriented

Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a work-related field, and two years of responsible experience in administrative, budget, or personnel analysis, preferably including one year of supervisory experience. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or work-related field may be substituted for six months of experience.

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