Senior Management Analyst

City of Santa Fe Springs · Norwalk, CA · 6 days ago

Business Development$2k/moFull-time

About the role

The City of Norwalk seeks a motivated individual to join the Community Development Team. The ideal candidate will complete a range of analytical, technical, confidential, and sensitive assignments.

Responsibilities

Conducts or directs assigned projects or program activity;
Provides administrative assistance in research and statistical analysis regarding issues, proposed legislation, programs, or operations;
Prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations for appropriate action;
Administers contract or grant-funded program activity, directing and monitoring work performed;
Prepares or drafts related proposals, reports, and records;
Makes recommendations for creative problem-solving solutions to management;
Compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, agenda items, resolutions, or publications relating to administrative, fiscal, or operational issues;
Led or participates in committee activity;
Counsels and assists in department management, other City personnel, and the public regarding administrative, fiscal, or operational issues, policies, or procedures;
Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives; and
Participates in the development of the assigned departmental budgets and in budget administration.

Requirements

Knowledge of: the principles of municipal administration, accounting and auditing, budget and grants management, community relations, and program planning; related laws, ordinances, and regulations; principles of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation; methods and techniques of supervision.

Ability to: perform complex professional administrative and analytical work requiring sensitivity to issues; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and policies; conduct research; provide liaison to other city personnel, other agencies, and the public; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; direct the work of others involved in a related activity.

Qualifications

Completion of a four-year college curriculum in public administration, accounting, or a related field;
At least three years of responsible public sector experience related to the responsibilities of the assigned position;
A master's degree in public or business administration is preferred;
Experience with economic development, workforce development, business development, or planning experience is highly desirable.

Skills

Benefits

The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference, an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.

Pay

Retirement: Membership in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) is as follows: Employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are new to Cal-PERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled into the 2% @ 62 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay up to 50% of the "normal costs" currently 8.5%). Returning members with a break in service less than six months may be enrolled into the 2% @ 55 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay 7% of their reportable compensation (employee contribution), if eligible. Furthermore as a result of PEPRA, CalPERS will take into account prior service at a reciprocal retirement system (or system that has similar agreements with CalPERS, such as CalSTRS) when determining your benefit formula when you enter membership with a CalPERS employer.

Schedule

Current City employees in promotional, open, and open/promotional examinations for represented classifications may be allowed promotional seniority points provided the exam is otherwise successfully completed.