Analyst I/Ii

City of Cathedral City • Cathedral City, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list to fill a current vacancy within Cathedral City, and may also be used to fill future positions. The Analyst I/II position, within the City Manager's Office/Economic Development, involves performing professional analytical and management-related duties. This includes administrative support, program development and management, system monitoring, statistical analyses, public information, budget monitoring, and other staff/technical support. The role requires researching and analyzing departmental practices, making recommendations for improvements, fostering inter-departmental cooperation, and acting as a liaison with various agencies. The position may involve close (Analyst I) or general (Analyst II) supervision.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, or a field closely related to the department’s or assigned functional area’s program/discipline.
• Analyst I: Related office or program administration experience may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.
• Analyst II: Two years of progressively responsible experience at the journey level for assigned program/operations management support or related work at the level of Analyst I.
• Related office or program administration experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.
• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License and maintain possession of such license during the course of employment.
• A completed City of Cathedral City employment application and resume is required.
• Proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Successful passing of all components of the pre-employment process which may include: comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation with a drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public agency is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and administrative control systems.
• Conducts assessments of new and existing programs and special projects.
• Develops, implements, and manages various programs and projects including scope, description, and implementation plans in support of departmental operations.
• Recommends and implements modifications to systems and procedures.
• Monitors program performance by researching and analyzing operational, fiscal, and technical data and impact to determine feasibility, resolve problems, and increase efficiency.
• Consults with City staff, management, and outside agencies to understand their needs, gain input for assigned projects and/or related functions, and to build effective business relationships.
• Conducts a variety of analytical and operational studies by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques.
• Evaluates alternatives, makes preliminary and final recommendations, and assists with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval.
• Prepares comprehensive technical records, briefings, executive summaries, charts, graphs, and reports.
• Identifies alternatives, and makes and justifies recommendations to leadership.
• Remains current with the latest developments in the relevant field and assigned functional area.
• Monitors changes in federal, state, and local regulations, analyzes impacts, and recommends and implements policy and procedural changes after approval.
• Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of boards, committees, and/or commissions.
• Ensures timely completion of project tasks and adherence to deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality and security of sensitive information.
• Communicates analytical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
• Participates in strategic planning sessions with senior management.
• Assists in developing and administering specified portions of the annual budget, including gathering information and monitoring expenditures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary may be negotiable within the range listed, based on the position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level