Management Analyst I, II
Palmdale, CA Palmdale, CA Full-time Full-time $80,538 - $113,318 a year $80,538 - $113,318 a year 18 hours ago 18 hours ago 18 hours ago DESCRIPTION We are looking for an enthusiastic team player adept at building connections with people of every age, every day, because that is how we build a connected city.
We are a fast-growing, open-minded city of 160,000, poised to become a model for how local government builds an interconnected, forward-thinking community, rich with options for visitors, businesses, and residents.
Our Management Analyst will play a key role in our future success.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Palmdale's Parks & Recreation department offers premier services to City of Palmdale residents.
The department's current expenditures total $12M with 28 full-time employees and approximately 300 part time employees.
Community assets operated and programmed by the Department include 365 developed park acres; 1.
5-acre dog park; senior services facility; City Library; a 325-seat community theatre; an airpark featuring aircraft designed or built in Palmdale; 6-acre mining themed water park; 8,000 capacity outdoor amphitheater; seven field softball complex; four community pools; one splash pad; two recreation centers; a robust public art program; food pantry; and community services division.
More information about the department can be found at Department of Parks and Recreation.
DEFINITION The Management Analyst performs responsible professional analytical, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs; and provides highly responsible administrative staff assistance including conducting research and analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Management Analyst I This is the entry-level classification in the Management Analyst series.
Incumbents perform analytical assignments of a less complex nature in human resources, economic development, budgeting, or in support of department activities while under immediate to general supervision.
Positions at this level are distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the full journey level classification within the series.
Incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and to promote to the Management Analyst II level.
Management Analyst II This is the journey-level classification in the Management Analyst series.
Incumbents are responsible for assignments of average difficulty and are expected to direct them to completion.
The Management Analyst II is distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties assigned, with minimal assistance or direction.
Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise.
Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I.
Incumbents are thoroughly familiar with the operating procedures of the City assigned, and possess technical expertise related to the assigned programmatic responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Management Analyst I The Management Analyst I receives immediate to general supervision from a high-level administrator and may receive indirect supervision from other administrative, professional or technical personnel.
This position exercises no supervision.
Management Analyst II The Management Analyst II receives direction from a high-level administrator and may receive indirect supervision from other administrative, professional, or technical personnel.
This position exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration, and implementation of City programs and projects.
Assist in formulating program policy, goals and procedures; and collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations.
Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications in order to meet stated goals and objectives.
Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of the assigned program area; and perform administrative detail work and maintain appropriate records and statistics.
Provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance, including conducting specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and services.
Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses, as requested; and prepare related reports.
Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
Assist in basic office management functions.
Assist in the preparation of a budget; make budget recommendations relative to the assigned program areas of responsibility; coordinate and compile budget recommendations prepared by other staff into a comprehensive budget document; and research past expenditures and forecast next year's increases.
Prepare grant proposals; monitor active grants to ensure that all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; and maintain appropriate records and documentation to satisfy any audit requirements.
Prepare and administer contacts.
Represent the City, as assigned, on various boards, commissions, and committees.
Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Management Analyst I:
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Management Analyst II:
Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of a Management Analyst I.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of organization and public administration.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles of community relations.
Budgetary systems and procedures.
Statistics and quantitative analytic techniques.
Ability to:
Learn the operation, policy and procedures of the assigned department or office.
Perform administrative detail work.
Build and maintain spreadsheets.
Follow and comply with written and oral instructions.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Management Analyst II In addition to the requirements for Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
Operating policies and procedures of the department or office to which assigned.
Principles, practices, and techniques of the assigned programmatic area of responsibility.
Ability to:
Interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Perform a wide variety of administrative duties with little or minimal supervision.
Analyze situations accurately and develop effective courses of action.
Prepare and administer a program budget, and write a grant proposal.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Effectively administer assigned programmatic responsibilities.
Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility:
frequent use of a keyboard; frequent walking, standing and sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting.
Lifting:
frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Vision:
constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking:
frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological:
frequent decision-making and concentrating; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment, subject to typical office noise.
This position may require occasional overtime; weekend work and travel are rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base.
Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale a place to call home.
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14).
Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000.
The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base.
For more information visit www.
cityofpalmdale.
org.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Normal operating hours are from 7:
30 am to 6:
00 pm Monday - Thursday.
CLOSED on Friday.
UNION:
The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin.
Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process.
The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE:
The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT:
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS).
Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS.
New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.
25% employee contribution.
Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM:
The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT:
Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION:
F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE:
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION:
Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed.
Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY:
Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary.
The City does deduct 1.
45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.
45% matching contribution Benefits can change at any time.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are a fast-growing, open-minded city of 160,000, poised to become a model for how local government builds an interconnected, forward-thinking community, rich with options for visitors, businesses, and residents.
Our Management Analyst will play a key role in our future success.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT Palmdale's Parks & Recreation department offers premier services to City of Palmdale residents.
The department's current expenditures total $12M with 28 full-time employees and approximately 300 part time employees.
Community assets operated and programmed by the Department include 365 developed park acres; 1.
5-acre dog park; senior services facility; City Library; a 325-seat community theatre; an airpark featuring aircraft designed or built in Palmdale; 6-acre mining themed water park; 8,000 capacity outdoor amphitheater; seven field softball complex; four community pools; one splash pad; two recreation centers; a robust public art program; food pantry; and community services division.
More information about the department can be found at Department of Parks and Recreation.
DEFINITION The Management Analyst performs responsible professional analytical, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs; and provides highly responsible administrative staff assistance including conducting research and analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Management Analyst I This is the entry-level classification in the Management Analyst series.
Incumbents perform analytical assignments of a less complex nature in human resources, economic development, budgeting, or in support of department activities while under immediate to general supervision.
Positions at this level are distinguished from the II level by the performance of less than the full range of duties assigned to the full journey level classification within the series.
Incumbents are expected to demonstrate increased proficiency and to promote to the Management Analyst II level.
Management Analyst II This is the journey-level classification in the Management Analyst series.
Incumbents are responsible for assignments of average difficulty and are expected to direct them to completion.
The Management Analyst II is distinguished from the I level by the performance of the full range of duties assigned, with minimal assistance or direction.
Incumbents work independently, seeking assistance only as new or unusual situations arise.
Positions in this classification are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from level I.
Incumbents are thoroughly familiar with the operating procedures of the City assigned, and possess technical expertise related to the assigned programmatic responsibilities.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Management Analyst I The Management Analyst I receives immediate to general supervision from a high-level administrator and may receive indirect supervision from other administrative, professional or technical personnel.
This position exercises no supervision.
Management Analyst II The Management Analyst II receives direction from a high-level administrator and may receive indirect supervision from other administrative, professional, or technical personnel.
This position exercises no supervision.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration, and implementation of City programs and projects.
Assist in formulating program policy, goals and procedures; and collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations.
Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications in order to meet stated goals and objectives.
Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of the assigned program area; and perform administrative detail work and maintain appropriate records and statistics.
Provide highly responsible administrative staff assistance, including conducting specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and services.
Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses, as requested; and prepare related reports.
Compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
Assist in basic office management functions.
Assist in the preparation of a budget; make budget recommendations relative to the assigned program areas of responsibility; coordinate and compile budget recommendations prepared by other staff into a comprehensive budget document; and research past expenditures and forecast next year's increases.
Prepare grant proposals; monitor active grants to ensure that all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; and maintain appropriate records and documentation to satisfy any audit requirements.
Prepare and administer contacts.
Represent the City, as assigned, on various boards, commissions, and committees.
Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff.
Perform related duties, as assigned.
EXPERIENCE & TRAINING / LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Management Analyst I:
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
Management Analyst II:
Experience:
Two years of experience comparable to that of a Management Analyst I.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS MINIMUM
Qualifications:
Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of organization and public administration.
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles of community relations.
Budgetary systems and procedures.
Statistics and quantitative analytic techniques.
Ability to:
Learn the operation, policy and procedures of the assigned department or office.
Perform administrative detail work.
Build and maintain spreadsheets.
Follow and comply with written and oral instructions.
Prepare clear and concise reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Management Analyst II In addition to the requirements for Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
Operating policies and procedures of the department or office to which assigned.
Principles, practices, and techniques of the assigned programmatic area of responsibility.
Ability to:
Interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Perform a wide variety of administrative duties with little or minimal supervision.
Analyze situations accurately and develop effective courses of action.
Prepare and administer a program budget, and write a grant proposal.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Effectively administer assigned programmatic responsibilities.
Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate personnel.
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Mobility:
frequent use of a keyboard; frequent walking, standing and sitting for long periods of time; occasional climbing, bending and squatting.
Lifting:
frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 40 pounds.
Vision:
constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision.
Dexterity:
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping, holding, and reaching.
Hearing/Talking:
frequent hearing and talking, in person and on the phone.
Emotional/Psychological:
frequent decision-making and concentrating; frequent public and/or coworker contact; occasional working alone.
Environmental:
frequent exposure to noise.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a typical temperature controlled office environment, subject to typical office noise.
This position may require occasional overtime; weekend work and travel are rare.
The City of Palmdale is noted for its highly skilled work force with a large concentration of aerospace firms located at Air Force Plant 42 and nearby Edwards Air Force Base.
Its family oriented and culturally enhancing venues such as the Palmdale Playhouse, DryTown Water Park and Starlight Amphitheater make Palmdale a place to call home.
The city is located approximately one hour north of Los Angeles off the Antelope Valley Freeway (14).
Palmdale encompasses about 104 square miles and has a population of approximately 153,000.
The City is served by several school districts and has a growing retail and commercial base.
For more information visit www.
cityofpalmdale.
org.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Normal operating hours are from 7:
30 am to 6:
00 pm Monday - Thursday.
CLOSED on Friday.
UNION:
The Teamsters Local 911 represents certain positions in the City's Maintenance Division of Public Works.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION APPLICATION MATERIALS must be submitted by the closing date listed in the job bulletin.
Resumes cannot be accepted in lieu of a City online application.
RESIDENCE within the City is not required.
AN ELIGIBILITY LIST of the most qualified applicants will be compiled based on the results of the selection process.
The list will remain in place for a period to be determined by Human Resources.
BENEFITS listed here apply to full-time and benefited part-time positions; not to unbenefited part-time employees unless so described.
A PROBATION PERIOD of six months minimum applies to initial employment with the City.
VACATION, HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE:
The City provides 14 paid holidays per year and 80 hours vacation (years one through four) with a maximum accrual of 240 hours (160 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Administrative employees accrue 80 hours of administrative leave per year with a maximum accrual of 240 hours.
SICK LEAVE:
Employees accrue 96 hours per year with a maximum accrual of 800 hours (400 hours for benefited part-time employees).
Unbenefited part-time employees receive 28 hours of paid sick leave per fiscal year.
RETIREMENT:
The City is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (Cal-PERS).
Full-time and benefited part-time employees will be enrolled in either the New Member or Classic plan, as defined by CalPERS.
New Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 62 formula and pay the full 6.
25% employee contribution.
Classic Members are enrolled in the 2% @ 60 formula and pay the full 7% employee contribution.
All other part-time employees are covered under the Public Agency Retirement Services (PARS).
WELLNESS PROGRAM:
The program includes gym membership discounts, healthy eating programs, exercise classes & other programs.
DIRECT DEPOSIT:
Direct Deposit is mandatory for all new employees.
CREDIT UNION:
F&A Federal Credit Union & Logix Federal Credit Union (formerly Lockheed) are available options.
INSURANCE:
The City offers group health, dental/vision, long term and short term disability, and a $50,000 life insurance policy for full-time employees.
The City contributes towards the employee's health insurance.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION:
The City participates in the ICMA-RC Deferred Compensation Plan, which enables benefited part-time and full-time employees to contribute on a tax deferred basis.
OVERTIME COMPENSATION:
Over time is accrued at time-and-a-half for eligible employees for time physically worked in excess of the regular forty (40) hour work week.
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES:
Unbenefited part-time employees are reviewed for merit salary advancement, but are not eligible for any other benefits listed.
Benefited part-time employees are eligible for CalPERS retirement, sick leave, holidays, & vacation on a prorated basis.
MILEAGE PAY:
Any employee may be reimbursed for work related mileage at 54 cents per mile when assigned to use their private vehicle on City business.
SOCIAL SECURITY:
The City does not participate in Social Security, and does not deduct Social Security payments from any employee's salary.
The City does deduct 1.
45% of salary for Medicare & makes a 1.
45% matching contribution Benefits can change at any time.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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