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City of Manhattan Beach · 3 days ago

Management Analyst (Engineering Division)

Manhattan Beach, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The City of Manhattan Beach's Public Works Department is seeking a Management Analyst to provide analytical and administrative support in the Engineering Division. The role involves coordinating management analyses, supporting committees, and improving departmental programs and services through effective research and recommendations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and conducts administrative or management surveys and analyses; researches and collects required information as part of staff reports and correspondence

Coordinates City programs and services, depending upon departmental assignment; acts as liaison with other agencies and confers with community groups, regional representatives, contractors, vendors, staff, and the general public

Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations in areas such as City practices, staffing, facilities, equipment use, costs, and other changes to improve services and compliance with regulations

Discusses program findings and alternatives with management staff and prepares reports containing study background, findings, and conclusions

Responds to public, commission, and committee requests for information, and researches issues, complaints, or problems that are reported

Administers professional services contracts for departmental programs and services

Writes technical reports, articles, correspondence, and prepares supporting recommendations, including charts, graphs, maps, and technical exhibits that are used for major departmental reports

Participates in developing and administering departmental or City budgets, including researching practices, specifications, and requirements, and determining appropriate funding and expenditure levels

Reviews, evaluates, and updates forms and manuals

Serves as departmental or City representative or staff liaison to committees, commissions, regional bodies, community groups, and task forces; makes staff presentations to these organizations and the City Council

Develops, coordinates, and implements training workshops and briefings. Coordinates the research, development, and review of grant applications and performance reports

Qualification

Analytical skillsReport preparationProject managementPublic administration knowledgeBudgeting practicesResearch skillsEffective communicationTeam collaborationTime managementTechnical writing

Required

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field is required

Two (2) years of responsible analytical and professional experience involving analysis, report preparation, and administrative studies is required

Laws, regulations, and ordinances related to departmental assignment; principles, practices, and methods of administrative and organizational analysis; public administration policies and procedures; financial and statistical methods; budgeting practices; project management techniques; program evaluation methods; contract administration practices; effective business communications and proper English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation; and report presentation techniques

Conduct research and analyze laws, regulations, contracts, policies, and standards related to human resources and management programs and services; administer and participate in surveys; draft and present study findings and conclusions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, vendors, consultants, brokers, the City attorney, the general public, and others encountered in the course of the work; organize and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines; operate modern office equipment and computer hardware; and use word processing, spreadsheet, graphics and other applications software

Ability to attain a valid Class C California driver's license, acceptable driving record, and proof of auto insurance in compliance with the City's Vehicle Insurance Policy standards

In accordance with California Government Code Section 3100, City of Manhattan Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to protect the health, safety, lives, and property of the people of the State