Management and Policy Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of duties providing professional management and policy analysis to the City Manager, Deputy or Assistant City Manager(s), or assigned Department(s) by being responsible for several long-range work areas, including but not limited to, research, project management, project organization and tracking, policy analysis and development, and general assistance with all other projects, duties, or assignments.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Director of Legislative Affairs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As may be assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Research & Administrative Support :

Support the City's administrative and legislative functions by performing management and policy analysis covering a wide range of city priorities, programs, projects, and budgets;

including but not limited to those duties outlined in EMMC 2.19.030.

Develop, present and / or assist in the planning and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, programs, and plans to meet management goals;

assist in preparation and creation of annual budget and audit documents.

• Conduct studies of operational, fiscal, and legislative issues; prepare recommendations based on results, best practices, and other appropriate criteria;
• and assist in designing new programs, processes, or policies; evaluate recommended changes on organization, policy and procedures;

prepare and conduct research, surveys and analyses as assigned.

Communicate findings verbally, in, writing, or through mixed media, ideas, reports, information, recommendations and various correspondences to a variety of audiences, including general public, elected officials and City management.

Prepare and / or assist in the preparation of staff reports to the City Manager, Mayor, and the City Council; may present staff reports to City management, City Council and / or Council committees.

Attends meetings, performs special projects, requests or research as assigned.

Internal & External Customers : Assist with resolution of issues and / or citizen complaints; provides customer service to the public.

In coordination with the Director of Legislative Affairs, carries out various assignments from the Mayor, City Manager, Assistant City Manager(s), or Department Head(s) as needed.

Initiate and manage partnerships with community stakeholders, higher-education partners, State and Federal governmental and non-profit entities, and so forth.

Special Projects & Events : Manage the strategic planning and other City Council or staff policy retreats, including day of the event management.

Technical Functions : Assist with development of graphic and video design content for various needs; create maps and analyze information using GIS tools and data;

assist in the management of the City website including developing new content and visuals, assisting with site security, etc.

investigate and test digital tools to improve efficiencies in city processes.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and Experience :
• Graduation from college with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or a related field;
• Two (2) years' experience performing above and related duties;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
• Considerable knowledge of current social, political and economic trends and problems of municipal government; concerns and interests of civic groups, governmental agencies and the general public;
• organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs;
• principles of financial analysis; principles of economics; research and reporting methods, techniques and procedures; principles and procedures of municipal accounting and budgeting;
• sources of information related to a broad range of municipal programs, services and administration; principles of project management;

principles of events management; applicable State and City Codes related to local government development, planning, zoning, development notices, etc.

graphic and video editing tools including the Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, InDesign, Premier, etc.

• audio editing tools (Audacity), and other associated tools; electronics management including A / V systems, electronic equipment including drone use;
• GIS principles and application using the ESRI ArcMap software; general professional office operations; Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, and Power Point;

correct use of English language and vocabulary.

• Considerable Some Skill in the art of diplomacy and cooperative problem solving; contact with other departments, furnishing and obtaining information and requiring tact and judgment to avoid friction;
• frequent contact with major executives on matters requiring explanations and discussions; outside contact with public presenting data that may influence important decisions;
• frequent contact involving the carrying out of programs and schedules requiring the influencing of others to obtain desired result;
• regular and frequent outside contact with persons of high rank, requiring tact and judgment to deal with and influence people (requires well-developed sense of strategy and timing);

frequent contact with vendors, developers, residents

• Advanced Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; prepare and analyze comprehensive reports; maintain quality work production while dealing with deadline pressures;
• perform complex mathematical computations; operate personal computer and apply various program applications related to word processing, spread sheets and desktop publishing;
• develop effective working relationships with supervisor, fellow employees, and the public; prioritize tasks; work well under pressure;

meet deadlines; , exercise discretion and independent judgment; work independently with little direct supervision.

Special Qualifications :

None.

Work Environment :

Incumbent of the position performs in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Tasks require variety of physical activities, not generally involving muscular strain, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing and seeing.

Common eye, hand, finger dexterity required to perform essential job functions but may be accommodated. Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, discriminating thinking and creative problem solving.

Disclaimer : In compliance with the ADA, reasonable accommodation will be considered, upon request, on a case-by-case basis during both the pre-employment process and to accommodate post-employment changes in employee physical abilities.

Accommodation decisions will be influenced by the need to prevent "undue hardship" to the city. The above statements describe the general nature, level, and type of work performed by the incumbent(s) assigned to this classification.

They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, demands, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job descriptions are not intended to and do not imply or create any employment, compensation, or contract rights to any person or persons.

Management reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any and / or all provisions of this description at any time as needed without notice.

This job description supersedes earlier versions.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro