Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in your community? The City of Modesto is seeking a dynamic and driven Management Analyst to join the Office of Performance Management and Budget! In this pivotal role, you’ll work on high-level projects that shape city-wide initiatives, support strategic planning, and drive organizational excellence.
As a key liaison between departments and leadership, you’ll provide expert analysis, policy review, and innovative solutions that help move Modesto forward. If you're passionate about public service, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love solving complex challenges - this is your opportunity to shine!
Application and Examination Process
The Supplemental Questionnaire is the Training and Experience Exam (Weighted 100%). In addition to the City of Modesto employment application, applicants must complete and submit onlineresponses to the supplemental questionnaire. Only the applicants who meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will become candidates and their supplemental questionnaire will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate's education, training and experience. Therefore, your responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough and complete because the exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this position. When completing the supplemental questionnaire, please note:- Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaires will not be accepted.
- Incomplete supplemental questionnaires will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
- A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
- Any work experience described in your supplemental question answers MUST also be found under Work Experience on your application.
The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Essential Functions:
Serve as a resource to City departments; confer with departments on initiatives, programs and projects; provide advice regarding strategic planning and ensure consistency with City goals and objectives; assist with the development of alternative solutions, recommendations and implementation.
Plan and manage administrative, organizational, staffing and operational studies, collecting and analyzing data, making recommendations, evaluating alternatives and preparing reports.
Conduct research and analysis on a variety of issues and topics requested by departments, the City Manager and City Council; document findings and justify recommendations.
Monitor, review, analyze and track State and Federal legislation; examine its effects on City departments; recommend City position to City Council.
Assist with representing the City to State and Federal legislative staff; attend State legislative committee hearings on key bills or issues.
Assist in the preparation and review of operating, multi-year, and capital improvement budgets.
Review, consolidate and analyze monthly departmental activity reports; submit to Deputy City Manager, City Manager and City Council.
Act as liaison and provide staff support to assigned City Council Committees, including research of special issues, problems and procedures, resulting in various reports for City Council.
Assist in the development of City-wide policies and procedures.
Evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications.
Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to resolve complaints, as necessary.
Attend various City Council, Commission, board, and other governmental meetings; prepare and present agenda items to the City Council.
Review administrative practices and make recommendations for improvements.
Provide economic and statistical analysis; present oral and written reports.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.
Marginal Functions:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public administration.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration.
Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
Process and structure of City organizations.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations.
Principles and practices of budget development, implementation and monitoring.
Applications of statistical methods to management analysis.
Advanced methods of report preparation and presentation.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to:
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Interpret, explain, and apply City and department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Research and analyze a variety of complex technical and administrative problems; make sound policy and procedural recommendations.
Prepare completed staff work for oral and written communications.
Work with and control sensitive, confidential information.
Estimate and project revenues and expenditures.
Identify and respond to public and City Council issues and concerns.
Plan, initiate and complete work assignments with a minimum direction.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in a public agency.
Training:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science or a related field.
License or Certificate:
Possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate valid California driver's license.
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting. Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 25 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 concentration; 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 and environment. Some positions may be assigned to remote locations. Positions may require occasional overtime or weekend work and the ability to travel.
