Management Analyst

First review date of applications is Monday, August 24, 2026.

WORK SCHEDULE: This is a part-time position requiring approximately 19 hours per week. The selected candidate must maintain a consistent work schedule during regular office hours, either Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tentative Interview Dates:
September 2 and 3.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:The purpose of this position is to provide a variety of specialized administrative and analytical support services for the Economic Development functions of the Community Development Department. This position will work cross-departmentally to establish and streamline processes and communication procedures that coordinate the work of all departments and support efficient, predictable review and approval processes. Responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of departmental, operational, and City-wide programs and policies;

supporting economic development initiatives and business engagement efforts; coordinating assigned activities with other City departments, outside agencies, local businesses, and the public; and performing other related duties as required. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker who is collaborative and committed to excellent customer service.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Increases certainty and predictability in business licensing, permitting, and review processes by proposing solutions and working across disciplines to implement improvements.
• Investigates and resolves issues involving individual cases while maintaining regulatory compliance.
• Conducts research, analysis, and evaluation on assigned programs and areas.
• Provides staff assistance to management in the development and execution of various programs and prepares staff report and other correspondence, as appropriate.
• Conducts administrative and/or management studies relating to the activities and operation of the assigned department, office, or program area; conducts routine surveys, research, and statistical analysis on administrative, fiscal, and operational issues; collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources; and prepares reports that interpret data, identify alternatives, and provide recommendations.
• Participates in planning, coordinating, implementing, promoting, and overseeing assigned programs, projects, and initiatives; participates in developing and implementing strategies to achieve program goals.
• Analyzes and interprets City policies and procedures.
• Represents the City with outside agencies and attends professional meetings as required.
• Develops and implements an education program for customers regarding permitting and approval processes, including how to resolve issues and facilitate timely processing.
• Researches best practices and identifies and implements opportunities for issue resolution and process improvement to ensure respectful, fair, and equitable treatment of customers interacting with the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local government operations.
• Basic principles, practices and techniques of public program administration and municipal government operations.
• Principles and techniques of budget development and administration.
• Research and survey techniques, methods and procedures.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
• Modern office methods, practices, procedures and equipment.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

ABILITIES/SKILLS

• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Interpret and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties with little or minimal supervision.
• Evaluate and develop recommendations for improvements to operations, procedures, and/or policies.
• Prepare clear, complete and accurate reports.
• Plan, organize, and successfully implement projects and assignments.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Provide superior customer service and demonstrate strong interpersonal and public relations skills.
• Think creatively and strategically.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and integrity.

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• One year of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a public agency.
• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s…