Follow your calling, Find your career
Please apply by: 1/24/25
Salary Range: $61,844 - $92,000
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job.
At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.
Working at Mecklenburg County for LUESA, (Land Use and Environmental Service Agency) you will help to provide key services that will contribute to an exceptional quality of life for Mecklenburg County residents. LUESA’s responsibilities range from enforcing building and zoning codes to managing water and air resources for future generations.
Working with LUESA provides an opportunity to partner with some of the most creative minds and inspiring leaders. If you are interested in working for a collaborative team that is driven by success and innovation you have found the right organization. We welcome talented, high-energy, fun team members to partner with our community to enhance our quality of life through environmental stewardship and economic vitality.
Position Summary
Performs research and analysis for an assigned County Department or Division. This position works
independently and is responsible for managing projects, advising management on results and
recommending necessary adjustments to department procedures.
Essential Functions
Conduct research and analysis and advises management of results
Recommend necessary adjustments to department procedures
Work under the guidance of department management on strategic projects to include assisting in
the establishment of goals and objectives
Respond to requests from State, County, local municipality government, external partners or
community stakeholders
Manage various projects aligned with Strategic Business Plan goals
Gather and organize information about the problem to be solved or the procedure to be improved
Interview personnel and conducts on-site observations to determine the methods, equipment, and
personnel that will be needed
Analyze financial and other data; including, but not limited to, revenue, expenditure, and
employment reports
Develop solutions or alternative practices
Recommend new systems, procedures, or organizational changes
Make recommendations to management through presentations or written reports
Confer with managers to ensure that the changes are successfully implemented and creating
positive results
(Criminal Justice) - perform ongoing review and evaluation of the in-custody pretrial jail population
of the Mecklenburg County Jail in a focused effort to reduce, appropriately, the number of people
detained as well as their duration of detainment, while maintaining public safety. The individual
will work in partnership with key system partners in the local criminal justice system to enable the
implementation of policy and process to expedite the release of identified individuals.
(Social Services) - Some positions may be required to support enrollment and eligibility activities
performed in the NC FAST system
Experience
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Minimum of two years experience in a related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analytics or a related field.
Combination of relevant education and relevant experience accepted?: Yes
Licenses and Certifications
Criminal Justice Management Analyst - Certified Pretrial Services Professional within 90 days of
employment
May require a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Drivers License
May require County Driving Privileges
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Data Analysis or a related
field.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Knowledge of
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services; this includes customer
needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer
satisfaction
Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, project management,
resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and
coordination of people and resources
Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules
of composition, and grammar
Principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and
benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems
Skills
Data management and data visualization
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
Talking to others to convey information effectively
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions,
conclusions or approaches to problems
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options
and implement solutions
Abilities
Job / Organizational Fit: The extent to which activities and responsibilities available in the job are
consistent with the activities and responsibilities that result in personal satisfaction; the degree to
which the work itself is personally satisfying; the extent to which an organization’s mode of
operation and values are consistent with the type of environment that provides personal
satisfaction.
Technical / Professional Knowledge & Skills: Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical and
professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments
and trends in areas of expertise
Managing Work: Effectively managing one’s time and resources to ensure that work is completed
efficiently
Building Strategic Relationships: Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the
accomplishment of work goals
Adaptability: Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities
or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements
or cultures
Information Monitoring: Setting up ongoing procedures to collect and review information needed
to manage an organization or ongoing activities within it
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining
good working relationships
Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
Computer Skills
Advanced proficiency in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite
Work Environment
Works in an office setting with moderate noise
Selection
This classification has been identified as having a role in the development of
ADA compliant technologies and for which the incumbent agrees to follow
County policies to the best of their abilities in order to meet these obligations.
No
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable
accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or
working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Designated positions
may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations.
