Management Analyst I

Management Analyst I

Under direction, performs a wide variety of administrative analytical duties of moderate scope and complexity.

This is the first level in the Management Analyst I / II / III series. The Management Analyst level is dependent on the scope and complexity of the assignment. Positions assigned to Management Analyst I are performing duties of moderate scope and complexity. This level may also be used as an entry / trainee class for a position that is designated as a Management Analyst II in which case an incumbent may promote to that level once the experience and qualifications are met. Management Analyst I is distinguished from Management Analyst II in that the latter performs moderate to highly complex administrative analytical duties with a broader scope of responsibility and may fully supervise support and technical staff and serve as lead to Management Analysts.

This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.

Examples Of Duties

Examples of duties :

• Analyzes, researches, gathers and interprets information on a wide variety of management matters such as budgets, legislation, programs, contracts and staffing.
• Makes recommendations regarding policies, procedures, organization, operations, programs, and other management-related areas.
• Prepares and presents written and oral reports on recommendations, data, impacts, options, strategies and conclusions that are based on analyses.
• Develops, prepares, modifies and monitors items / areas such as budgets, grants, research projects, and contracts.
• Implements and evaluates policies, procedures and programs related to the assignment.
• Works closely with managers and other staff within the department and the County to anticipate, obtain and provide ongoing and accurate information.
• Coordinates activities related to projects, programs and / or other areas being analyzed.
• Interprets policies and procedures to department staff, County employees and external agencies and individuals.
• Researches, interprets and complies with local, state and federal codes, regulations, laws, policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Attends or serves as management liaison at meetings / functions such as committees, task forces, community forums, commissions, and conferences.
• Obtains data / information from internal and external departments and agencies in regard to areas being analyzed such as funding sources, interdepartmental activities, and programs.
• Plans, develops, conducts and evaluates training / informational programs for staff and / or the public on administrative or management issues.
• Provides direction to internal and external parties on assigned projects and activities.
• Performs other related duties.

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, social services, political science, education, or a related field.

Supplemental Information

Veterans Preference : If you would like to request Veteran's preference points as part of the application packet, please attach a copy of your DD-214 form to your application.

Training & Experience Examination Weighted 100% The Training & Experience Examination is designed to elicit a range of specific information regarding each candidate's knowledge, skill, abilities, and potential to effectively perform the duties relative to the classification. Responses to the questionnaire will be assessed based on pre-determined rating criteria. All applicants must complete the entire examination to receive a score. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, candidates must receive a minimum rating of 70% on the examination.

MSS is accepting applications on a continuous basis. Qualifying candidates will be notified via email with instructions for completing the examination within 30 days of the date of application.

A departmental open eligible list will be established for the county of Monterey. The list will be utilized for 12 months after it is established unless the needs of the service and conditions of the list warrant a change in this period.

Once you have taken the examination, you may not retest for SIX (6) MONTHS from the established eligibility date.

Special testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants for disability, military, or religious reasons. If you require such arrangements, please contact CalHR at mssprogram@calhr.ca.gov or 916-909-3701 upon notification that your application has been approved. Documentation from medical, military, school or church officials outlining the accommodation request must be received by our office a minimum of five business days prior to a scheduled examination.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must attach your transcripts to your application. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

MSS reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the recruitment if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination. Your performance in this examination will be rated against predetermined rating criteria. All competitors who pass will be added to the eligible list. Meeting the entry requirements does not assure success in the examination or placement on the eligible list.

General Qualifications : Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgement, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. As part of the hiring process, a background investigation may be required.

Equal Employment Opportunity The Merit System Services program is committed to equal employment opportunity for all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave