SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST (M)

City of Burbank (CA)•Burbank, CA

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About The Position

Under the general direction of the City Manager's Office, the Senior Administrative Analyst serves in the role as a business concierge, a central point of contact to improve the speed, consistency, and reliability of the City's permitting and business-related services. The role leads complex professional, administrative, and customer service initiatives to streamline permitting, enhance the business experience, and strengthen Burbank's reputation as a business-friendly, full-service city. The Senior Analyst works proactively across departments to remove process barriers, improve efficiency, and delivery continuous customer service improvements while supporting both existing and prospective businesses. Under general direction, to perform, coordinate, or direct a variety of complex professional, administrative, operational, research, financial, and analytic duties; to coordinate, direct or manage complex administrative or operational projects or programs; and perform related work as required.

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.
Skill in operating modern computers and related software
exercising independent judgement and making decisions based on standard policy and procedures.
Ability to conduct complex research, analyze data, and solve complex problems
develop budgets and manage expenditures
effectively manage projects or programs
prepare comprehensive written reports and related documents
interpret complex technical documents
make effective oral presentations
communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public, and outside agencies
effectively lead, coach, develop, and motivate employees
review and evaluate employees' job performance and make recommendations for development
work independently using appropriate initiative to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines
receive confidential information and maintain confidentiality
be well organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
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 valid California Class "C" driver's license or equivalent at time of appointment. All required licenses and certificates must be maintained throughout employment in this classification.

Nice To Haves

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.

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
may develop, implement, or manage complex personnel programs
coordinates or directs budget preparation, manages 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
may supervise, train, evaluate, and develop clerical and administrative employees
may make effective recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination
may direct or manage the operations of a departmental section or program
may serve as staff to elected officials
drives on City business.