Management Analyst

Cosumnes Community Services District • Elk Grove, CA

20d • $7,145 - $10,053 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cosumnes Community Services District (District) is seeking to hire a full-time Management Analyst in the Parks and Recreation Department / Administration Division. This role is ideal for someone interested in parks and recreation administration, park development, and public sector operations. The position involves performing professional analytical work in administrative support of departmental projects and programs, including organization, operation, planning, development, policies, procedures, budget preparation and monitoring, revenue and expenditure accounting, financial reporting, auditing, contract and grant management, and other assignments supporting departmental goals. The role may be assigned to Parks and Recreation, Office of the General Manager, or Fire Departments, with functions varying by department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, accounting, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of full time work including program and policy development and management, financial accounting and/or budget development.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders and coordinating administrative processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience supporting park development, capital improvement projects, park maintenance, or recreation administration.
• Experience with grant administration, including research, application, compliance, and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience with procurement processes, including competitive bidding and contract administration.
• Experience with revenue tracking, billing, and financial recordkeeping.
• Proficiency with Workday or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Knowledge of financial accounting practices and principles, budgetary systems and procedures, organization and administration, statistics and quantitative analytic techniques.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations and reporting requirements pertaining to municipal finance and budgeting or other assigned specialized areas.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision, training, discipline, and performance evaluation.
• Knowledge of principles of community relations and good customer service.
• Knowledge of computer database and accounting programs, and word processing in currently used programs such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Dynamics and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of basic operation of automated office machines including calculator, computer, keyboard, printers and other peripherals, copier, and fax machine.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculation of decimals, ratios, percentages and fractions.
• Ability to analyze and use independent judgment in municipal administrative operations, financial and budgetary accounting practices and functions.
• Ability to write, edit, review and present clear and concise financial and statistical reports adhering to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
• Ability to make accurate revenue and expenditure forecasts.
• Ability to apply administrative and technical knowledge to assure compliance with contracts and grants.
• Ability to manage, plan, assign, review and assess the work of a diverse staff in the accomplishment of multiple projects.
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate both orally and in writing with outside agencies and organizations, independent contractors, vendors, CSD personnel and the public.
• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents, including reports, time sheets, procedure manuals, financial analysis and staff initiated reports.
• Ability to proficiently operate computer programs such as those in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to comprehend and correctly use a variety of informational documents such as, but not limited to, time sheets, blue prints, safety manuals, instruction manuals, personnel handbook, policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with the business/administrative operations of a Special District or other municipality is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs professional analytical work involved in the administrative support of departmental projects and/or programs.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality with all aspects of the job.
• Coordinates and monitors fiscal activities of the department including budget preparation and monitoring, collection and disbursement of revenues, forecasting, trending, and results analysis, accounting and financial reporting and auditing.
• Compiles, verifies, records, and summarizes financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Prepare Board reports, correspondence and management reports using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style.
• Researches and analyzes data and makes recommendations related to departmental organization, operation, planning and development, policies, procedures, and manuals.
• Assists in the application and implementation of personnel, risk management and purchasing policies and procedures.
• Prepares grant proposals; monitors active grants to ensure all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; maintains appropriate records and documents as required by grants.
• Works with and oversees the work of independent contractors, outside agencies and organizations; implements CSD policies, requirements, and specifications as set forth in contracts.
• Plans, conducts, and represents the assigned department on committees and in meetings; may discuss schedules, problems, and progress of contracted services as needed.
• Investigates and provides accurate, logical assessments and information to managers regarding complaints, issues, or information requests from the public or management.
• Works with the appropriate staff to develop department related press releases.
• Prepares reports, spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical and graphics packages using various software applications, such as, but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Word, Publisher, and specialized applications (e.g., CLASS or FireHouse).
• May supervise subordinate staff on assigned programs or projects including assigning and reviewing work, training, discipline and performance evaluation.
• May be required to attend after hours Board or other scheduled District meetings.

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, life, disability, and vision benefits.
• Participation in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) with a retirement formula of 2% at 62 for new members or 2% at 55 for 'classic members'.
• Participation in the Medicare portion of Social Security.
• Generous vacation, holiday, and sick leave allowances.

What This Job Offers

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