The full salary range for this position is as follows:$52.93 to $67.55. Expected hiring range is as follows: $52.93 to $58.35.
The Analyst is a journey-level professional classification that performs professional analytical duties involving the development, administration, and implementation of department related programs. The Analyst provides guidance on departmental policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
Senior Analyst
Positions at this level perform the most difficult duties; possess a specialized technical or functional expertise. Incumbents are assigned significant responsibilities above the advanced journey level, possess specialized knowledge, abilities, skills and experience, and exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of their duties. Positions in this class may be flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the Technician II class.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Essential and other important responsibilities and functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conduct projects and prepare studies and reports.
- Assist in the supervision, training and evaluation of technical and clerical personnel.
- Compile communication materials and prepare reports, manuals, and publications.
- Assist in the preparation of a budget; make budget recommendations relative to assigned program areas of responsibility; coordinate and compile budget recommendations prepared by other staff into a comprehensive budget document; research past expenditures and forecast increases.
- Prepare contract agreements; monitor agreements to ensure that all stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds and services are met; maintain appropriate records and documentation to satisfy any audit requirements.
- Represent the City as assigned on various boards, commissions and committees.
- Work with administration and propose enhancements to improve services, policies, and procedures.
- Apply strong written and oral presentation skills when working directly with other Analysts or end users of varying technical ability and/or knowledge.
- Assist in identifying, developing and implementing new automated applications as needed to facilitate effectiveness and efficiency.
- 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.
- 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.
- Respond to complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Perform a wide variety of administrative and support services duties including scheduling appointments, travel logistics and meetings.
- Track timelines, due dates, compile materials and assist in the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
- Be familiar with City policies and procedures in response to inquiries and make appropriate referrals and self-initiated/self-starter follow-up/through.
- Research and compile information and coordinate with City Departments, outside agencies, community members/group, etc.
- Compile and maintain material for board meetings including meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence and other related materials.
- Manage the budget, annual fee updates, purchase orders, invoices, warrants, tracking and processing of agreements
- Perform research on a variety of community and/or legislative issues.
- Plan, promote, organize, implement, and evaluate a variety of economic growth, planning and building programs.
- Assist interested businesses and industries in identifying potential sites, securing City approvals, identify financing opportunities and work with the development community.
- Prepare and distribute marketing and promotional materials for a variety of city programs and projects.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the business community and community partners to foster economic growth and vitality.
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
- Principles of supervision, motivation and training.
- Principles and practices of organization and public administration.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Statistics and quantitative analytic techniques.
- Principles of community relations.
- Budgetary systems and procedures.
- Statistics and quantitative analytic techniques.
- Time management principles and techniques.
- Technical writing and documentation methods and techniques.
- Principles and practices of quality assurance.
- Operating policies and procedures of the department or office to which assigned.
- Principles, practices, and techniques of the assigned programmatic area of responsibility.
- Principles and practices of project management and report writing.
- Customer service principles and techniques.
Ability To:
- Perform a wide variety of administrative duties with little or minimal supervision.
- Research, analyze and formulate policies and programs both for new programs and expanding existing programs.
- Develop, write, and monitor contracts.
- Prepare and administer program budgets.
- Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
- Interpret, apply, explain, and enforce City policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Effectively administer assigned programmatic responsibilities.
- Work both independently and as a cohesive team member.
- Interpret, explain, and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Analyze situations accurately and develop effective courses of action.
- Analyze work papers, reports and special projects; research, analyze and interpret legal, technical and financial information; observe and problem solve operational and technical issues, policies and procedures.
- Build and maintain complex spreadsheets.
- Perform multi-tasking and complete work in an effective and timely manner, while working in a setting that involves shifting priorities and frequent interruptions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Five years of experience performing a variety of professional duties, one year of which must be at the Analyst II level.
Education:
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a closely related field.
Licenses/Certifications/Other Requirements:
Possession of a valid California driver's license preferred.
Possession of a valid California driver's license by time of appointment is required for assignments in certain departments, including City Manager’s Office, Communications, Economic Development, Information Technology and Public Safety.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands:
Mobility: frequent use of keyboard; frequent walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, and sitting; occasional climbing, bending, standing, and squatting.
Lifting: frequently up to 10 pounds; occasionally up to 50 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.
Positions may require occasional overtime; weekend work and travel is rare.
Revised March 20, 2025
FLSA: Analyst I - Overtime Eligible
Analyst II & Senior Analyst – Overtime Exempt