Administrative Analyst - Public Works Operations

Administrative Analyst

The City of Anaheim is seeking a dynamic Administrative Analyst to perform a range of responsible and varied professional, journey level analytical duties and responsibilities in support of the Operations and Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department.

The ideal Administrative Analyst will assume responsibility for the management and administration of significant City programs, projects, functions, and/or service area; to provide sound, professional recommendations for action and significant assistance in policy, procedure, work methods, and budget development and implementation for the area of assignment; and to coordinate assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public.

The successful candidate will provide competent, consistent and professional services using the following values and expectations:

• Strong work ethic – exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Customer service– provides responsive customer care and maintains high level of service expectations.
• Takes initiative - provides a can-do attitude and values cooperation at all levels.
• Effective communicator – strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable – plans and organizes work to meet schedules and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This is the advanced journey level class in the professional analyst job series. Positions at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of significant programs, projects, functions, and/or service areas. Incumbents at this level also independently perform the most difficult and responsible financial, systems, statistical, programmatic, management, and/or other administrative analyses in providing highly responsible staff support to a City department, office, and/or program area.

Assignments are typically received in broad, outline form, and incumbents are expected to act independently in developing applicable resources and information. Incumbents at this level function with greater independence and are assigned duties and responsibilities that are considered more complex than those assigned to the Staff Analyst level.

The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Provide assistance in resolving politically sensitive, highly sensitive, difficult, and complex operational and administration problems; identify problem areas and issues; plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and/or conduct administrative and/or management studies relating to the activities or operation of the assigned department, office, or program area; conduct complex surveys, research, and analysis on administrative, fiscal, and operational issues; determine analytical techniques and information-gathering processes and obtains required information and data for analysis;
  
  analyze alternatives and make recommendations regarding such areas as staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications; discuss findings with management staff and prepare reports of study conclusions; oversee and assist in the implementation of recommendations.
• Provide difficult and complex staff assistance to management staff; participate on and provide staff support to a variety of committees and boards; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.
• Plan, coordinate, implement, promote, and oversee significant programs, projects, and initiatives; oversee and participate in the development and implementation of program/project goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; oversee and participate in the development and implementation of strategies and workplans for the achievement of these goals.
• Perform the full range of duties involved in the identification, planning, development, and implementation of new and/or modified programs/projects that would promote and enhance the mission, goals, and objectives of the City; oversee or perform…