Administrative Analyst I / II / Senior - Economic Development & Housing

Administrative Analyst I / II / Senior

The City of West Sacramento is seeking a dedicated and skilled Administrative Analyst I / II / Senior to support our Economic Development and Housing Department. This is an opportunity to make a direct impact by helping to manage critical departmental functions, including :

• Leading budget planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Coordinating procurement activities.
• Spearheading grant writing and administration efforts.
• Managing a variety of special projects.

This position is ideal for a proactive and detail-oriented professional with knowledge of local government processes. Strong preference will be given to candidates with proven experience in government budgeting, procurement, and grant writing.

Definition : Administrative Analysts provide technical and administrative support to a Department Head and / or manager. This position may also provide support to a specific departmental program. Administrative Analyst II / Senior may exercise direct supervision over assigned subordinate staff.

Examples of Essential Functions : Assists management staff in developing and implementing special programs and / or studies. Makes recommendations for revisions in programs, policies, or procedures. Receives and attempts to resolve problems or concerns from the general public or other City departments. Maintains statistics and other department or program related records. Administers, coordinates, and promotes the activities or special programs unique to the department assigned. Prepares purchase orders and track department and / or program expenditures. Assists with budget preparation and monitoring.

Education and Experience : Administrative Analyst I requires sixty (60) college semester units and two (2) years of full-time experience in a private or public agency in the area of general administration, program promotion, or high level clerical. Administrative Analyst II requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or related field and four (4) years of full time increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in a private or public agency. Senior Analyst requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or related field and six (6) years of full time increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in a private or public agency.

Working Conditions : May serve as staff to a commission; may travel from site to site; travel to attend a variety of meetings; may attend off-hour meetings. Physical Demands : Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment, and attend off-site meetings. On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist, and reach while performing office duties; mobility to occasionally traverse uneven terrain; periodically standing, stooping, bending, climbing and kneeling to perform inspections; on occasion, may be required to work in exposure to weather. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and small tools and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (manuals, binders, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed material and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds such as files, manuals, or small tools and equipment for distances up to 50 feet. Environmental Elements : Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may occasionally work in a field environment including inclement weather conditions. Employees may interact with upset staff and / or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.