Economic Development Analyst I​/II

County classification title:
Administrative Analyst I/II

The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits.

The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The County of El Dorado Department of Planning & Building is split into providing two services;
Building and Planning Services. Building services is responsible for permit processing, scheduling and conducting inspections, parcel data, and building codes and policies. Planning Services is responsible for accuracy and upholding building codes and regulations for land use and development, personal and commercial cannabis guidelines and regulations, update of zoning ordinances as well as has a Planning Commission that is the Board of Supervisor’s advisor on land use planning.

Use your analytical skills to support economic development initiatives in El Dorado County. In this role, you will coordinate activities across departments, conduct analytical and operational studies, and prepare reports that support program and policy improvements. You will perform professional‑level administrative and programmatic work involving budget development, financial administration, grants, contract administration, and program evaluation. The position also involves developing procedures to enhance operational effectiveness and representing the department in interdepartmental, community, and professional settings.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Coordinate and perform professional‑level administrative and programmatic work in such areas as budget development, financial administration and reporting, grants, purchasing, database management, contract administration, management analysis, public information, and program evaluation.
• Conduct a variety of analytical and operational studies regarding departmental and programmatic activities; evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and assist with the implementation of procedural, administrative, and/or operational changes after approval; prepare comprehensive technical records and reports.
• Write and develop staff reports, presentations, and board items; plan, schedule, and coordinate board items for the department; and prepare and submit Board of Supervisors agenda reports and various other commission, committee, and staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, and correspondence regarding assigned activities.
• Represent assigned department in interdepartmental, community, and/or professional meetings; confer with and coordinate with other County staff on a wide variety of administrative analyses and planning issues.
• Coordinate department and County projects and programs with other government agencies, civic and community organizations, professionals, consultants, committees, and others as appropriate.
• Develop and standardize procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitor the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, programs, and service delivery methods and procedures in order to maximize funding and minimize costs; assess and monitor workload and administrative and support systems; identify opportunities for improvement and develop related recommendations.
• Perform a variety of duties in the…