Management Analyst I/II

Lehi City•Lehi, UT

17d•$59,253 - $94,379

About The Position

Performs a variety of professional, specialized complex administrative and management analysis work, grant writing, and project management in support to the City Administrator's Office. Works under the guidance and direction of the Deputy City Administrator.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college with a Master's degree in business or public administration or related field of study
One (1) year of internship experience in municipal management or grant writing experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Considerable knowledge of management theory, methods, and practices; municipal and fiscal accounting principles, practices and procedures; municipal organizations and department operations including applicable laws and regulations; budgeting, accounting and related statistical procedures; grant writing and tracking; various revenue sources available to local governments including state and federal sources.
Considerable knowledge of state laws as they apply to city management practices; grant writing.
Ability to analyze a variety of financial problems and propose decisions
Coordinate a variety of intra-governmental policy matters between administration office and department heads
Plan, organize, direct and supervise the work of professional and administrative project teams as assigned
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Demonstrate high proficiency in reading, writing, math, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite
Perform and/or manages the performance of high-level, sophisticated research and evaluation efforts
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the mayor and the city council, department heads, intergovernmental agencies, employees and the public.
Employment in this position is conditional upon passing a pre-employment background and drug test.

Responsibilities

Participates in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of City ordinances, administrative policies, procedures, and programs
Acts as lead for project teams, with consequences involving specialized and/or technical areas requiring application and interpretation of data, facts, procedures, policy, and law
Creates, implements, and facilities highly independent work throughout all areas of the City.
Participates in the preparation and administration of the city's budget
Reviews departmental budget proposals
Assists to monitor fiscal activity of the city to assure compliance with established budgets
Apprises the City Administrator's Office regarding ongoing financial status, issues or concerns
Creates, implements, and facilitates bid requests, bid analysis, and contracting strategies for construction and professional services, and other services in support of capital projects
Provides professional and technical administrative and analytical assistance in coordinating various city grants.
Acts as facilitator in assigned areas of city management operations to promote positive change in policy, best practice and procedures
Coordinates with department heads to implement change in city policy and processes
Assists Department Directors with completion of projects in order to facilitate their established goals/objectives as needed
Facilitates an environment that encourages interdepartmental cooperation
Serves as a liaison between the City Administrator's Office and staff throughout the City to gather information, share ideas, and provide resources to Department Directors and staff.
Regularly attends City Council meetings.
Represents the city as directed
Attends and/or conducts various city meetings as assigned
Provides administrative assistance to various city committees
Participates in decision-making processes
Prepares staff reports and materials addressing issues and operations
Develops preliminary recommendations for alternative courses of action
Represents the City Administrator's Office at various meetings, outside government agencies, and other citizen groups relative to goals, actions and activities of the City.
Assists in preparing, leading, and conducting community engagement activities, events, courses, and programs.