Senior Management Analyst - Public Works

Job Description:

Senior Management Analyst - Public Works

Description

Description

The Public Works Department seeks a collaborative and customer service oriented Senior Management Analyst. The Department provides a variety of public facing services which foster community safety and quality of life. Services include maintenance of city landscape, streets, traffic signals, public facilities, parks, fleet and equipment as well as Public Works engineering and construction of public infrastructure throughout the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in budget preparation and monitoring, financial analysis and rate setting, solid waste program management, assessment district administration, RFP preparation and contractor/consultant selection, and grant management. The position is part of the Public Works management team and works closely with other departments to achieve organization-wide initiatives. This position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain professional relationships within the organization and throughout the community.

SELECTION PROCESS

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Individuals who are best qualified will be invited to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include an online assessment of analytical skills and a panel interview. Examination dates have not yet been scheduled. All candidates who pass the panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises, directs, and oversees a group of employees in one or more sections or programs within a department
• Plans, directs, develops, implements, and coordinates the work of one or more major programs or administrative functions within a department; determines time, place, and sequence of operations and oversees the execution
• Performs complex and detailed analyses pertaining to departmental operations; evaluates comprehensive organizational procedures, policies, and services; compiles, analyzes, and interprets data including complex statistical and narrative reports, correspondence, memos, and contracts
• Provides regular advice and consultation to a department head or division manager on a wide variety of issues; recommends administrative and operational changes for specific problems and programs; makes policy decisions related to area of assignment
• Assists with establishing and implementing policies and procedures with significant organizational impact; monitors effectiveness of policies and procedures and makes adjustments as appropriate
• Plans, assigns, directs, and reviews the work of departmental staff; allocates staff and other resources to various tasks; participates in the selection, training, and evaluation of department personnel
• Prepares technical and comprehensive staff reports recommending options and courses of action; composes correspondence, training and informational manuals, and other written materials; develops charts, graphs, maps, spreadsheets, and presentations; presents findings and recommendations to executive management
• Interprets and applies data, policies and procedures, laws, and regulations and explains them to the public and other employees; researches and responds to inquiries and citizen complaints regarding departmental operations and programs
• Prepares program or division budgets; may assist with preparation of departmental budget; administers and monitors adopted budgets
• Negotiates, coordinates and administers professional services agreements; provides direction to contract staff; monitors contracts for compliance and quality assurance
• Writes grant applications, monitors grant compliance activities, maintains related records and completes required reports
• Represents the City at community, interdepartmental, interagency, and professional meetings; coordinates departmental projects, programs and studies with other City departments and external agencies and contractors; serves as departmental liaison
• Reviews, interprets, and analyzes new and proposed legislation; determines effects of legislation on the department’s operations and programs; takes appropriate action in order to ensure legal compliance

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes :

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration or a field related to the area of assignment; and five (5) years of professional experience in governmental research and analysis and program management.

Licenses and/or Certificates:

Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Special Requirements:

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening. Depending on position assignment, may be required to occasionally work outside of regular work hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, and weekends) to attend meetings and work events.

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Working Conditions & Physical Demands

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The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The City of Tustin offers a comprehensive compensation and benefit program that includes:

FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
The City provides a specific dollar amount to each employee to use toward the purchase of individual or family health coverage, dental plans, vision coverage, additional life insurance, deferred compensation, and other optional benefits. Currently, the flexible benefit amount for Employee + 2 is $2050 per month.

The City contracts through CalPERS medical program (PEMHCA) which offers multiple PPO and HMO options for health insurance providers. Employees also have the choice of Delta Dental PPO or HMO plans.

RETIREMENT
Employees will be enrolled in a defined benefit (pension) plan with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS determines the retirement plan in which a new employee will be enrolled based on the individual's membership status with CalPERS or a reciprocal retirement system on the individual's first day of employment with the City.

Classic CalPERS members will be enrolled in the 2% @ 60 plan, with an employee contribution of 10% (pre-tax). New CalPERS members, as defined by the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 ("PEPRA"), will be enrolled in the 2% @ 62 plan, with an employee contribution of 6.25% (pre-tax). The City does not participate in Social Security, though participation Medicare is mandatory (1.45% employee contribution).

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
Employees who contribute to an IRC Section 457(b) deferred compensation account will receive a matching City contribution to an IRC Section 401(a) deferred compensation account, up to a maximum of two percent (2%) of the employee’s base salary.

GENERAL LEAVE
General Leave may be used for vacation and/or illness. Annual accrual amounts increase from 160 to 248 with years of service.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
Management employees receive up to 80 hours of Administrative Leave annually.

HOLIDAYS
The City has 13paid holidays per calendar year.

LIFE INSURANCE
Full-Time employees receive a $200,000 life insurance policy.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
The Long-Term disability program provides 60% of the employees' income when the employee becomes disabled because of an illness, injury or accident.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
Deputy Police Chief and Police Captains will receive an allowance of $16.50 biweekly, up to a maximum of $429 per year for care and maintenance of City uniforms.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
The 9/80 alternative work schedule is available for most full-time positions.

RETIREE HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees who retire from the City of Tustin with ten (10) years of full-time service and continue enrollment in the City's health plan are eligible for reimbursement of $350 per month toward retiree health insurance costs. Employees first hired into a benefitted position with the City of Tustin prior to July 1, 2011 are eligible for this benefit after five (5) years of service.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
After passing the probationary period, employees may request reimbursement up to a maximum of $4000 per calendar year for tuition and related expenses when attending a community college or four year university.

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PAY
Deputy Police Chief is eligible to receive $575 per month for a Bachelor's degree and $600 per month for a Master's degree.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employees are enrolled in an Employee Assistance Program that provides a variety of legal and counseling services.

MEDICARE
All newly hired employees contribute a portion of gross salary for Medicare coverage. The employee contribution to Medicare is 1.45%.

SECTION 125 MEDICAL & DEPENDENT CARE PROGRAM
The section 125 program is optional for employees and provides a method to pay medical and dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis.

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$113,276.80 - $152,713.60 Annually