Department Analyst I​/II; DPW - Engineering, Administration

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The mission of the Marin County Department of Public Works is To provide quality services and maintain and improve public infrastructure and facilities, while protecting Marin’s natural resources. Read more about the Department of Public Works at https://public works.marincounty.gov/.

Reporting to the Engineering Division Manager, the Department Analyst I/II provides professional analytical, fiscal, grant administration, and compliance support to the Engineering Division within the Department of Public Works. The position provides budgetary support and oversight for the division’s General Fund operating budget and the Road and Bridge Fund, which provides significant funding for infrastructure projects delivered by DPW’s Project Delivery divisions.

The Analyst works closely with engineers and project managers to develop and monitor project budgets, identify funding needs, prepare budget adjustments, and provide fiscal analysis for Board of Supervisors staff reports. The Analyst administers federal, state, regional, and local grants throughout the funding lifecycle, including funding authorization, reimbursement, monitoring, audit support, and closeout, while ensuring staff are informed of key deadlines and grant requirements.

The position serves as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Caltrans Local Assistance, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM).

The Analyst also coordinates key regulatory and compliance activities related to public works project delivery, including labor compliance, certified payroll, DBE requirements, Title VI administration, and audit response, and develops procedures, training, and process improvements. While primarily assigned to Engineering, the position may provide budgetary, analytical, and program support to other Project Delivery divisions and departmental initiatives as needed.

The Department of Public Works follows a hybrid work schedule for positions which allow remote work. Employees in allowable positions will work with their supervisor to establish a remote work schedule that supports effective services and operations. Generally, employees are expected to be in the office at least three (3) days per week. Employees may need to be flexible with remote work and be able to report to work based on operational need and as needed.

During the initial training and/or probationary period, employees may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule. Departments and employees are required to follow the County’s remote work policy – PMR 27.

• Government budgeting, fiscal analysis, grant administration, and financial management principles;
  Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning, budgeting, and project delivery; federal, state, regional, and local grant requirements; public works and infrastructure funding; regulatory compliance requirements; and governmental financial and reporting practices.

• Analyzing complex financial, capital, and program information; developing and monitoring operating, capital, and project budgets; supporting CIP development and implementation; managing multiple grants, projects, priorities, and deadlines; interpreting funding agreements, regulations, and policies; preparing clear fiscal analyses and recommendations; identifying and resolving…