Management Analyst II

• Conduct assigned administrative, fiscal or operational project activity, preparing and maintaining records, performing research and analysis as required.
• Prepare and may present reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action.
• Administer an assigned program, or as designated representative, leads or participates in committee activity, contributing views and interests of the City in the execution of responsibilities.
• Initiate correspondence, prepares public notices, newsletters or drafts council reports or public documents requiring sensitivity to issues and knowledge of related laws, ordinances, policies and procedures.
• Conduct or completes surveys; as directed, responds to inquiries regarding City operations and provides explanation of activities, policies and procedures.
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain community and public relations. Monitor legislative and judicial activities relating to the respective City departments when appropriate.
• Coordinate activities with other City departments; provides liaison to the public in the execution of responsibilities.
• Administer contract or grant-funded program activity, directing and monitoring work performed; prepare or draft related proposals, reports, and records; and, monitor budget expenditures.
• Compile information and prepare manuals, documents, resolutions, or publications relating to administrative, fiscal, or operational issues.
• Provide assistance to Department management, other City personnel, and the public regarding administrative, fiscal, or operational issues, policies, and procedures.
• Direct the work of others involved in related activity.
• Interact with co-workers at all levels in the organization in a collaborative and customer service-oriented manner.
• Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs.
• Monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of City programs in assigned areas.
• Serve as staff on a variety of boards, commissions, and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public administration.
• Write grant applications; submit grants to funding source for review and award decisions; coordinates, monitors, and evaluates progress of submittals to ensure that a free-flowing transition of planned events occurs; prepare periodic progress reports to comply with grant requirements.
• Analyze proposed legislation for impact on City operations and/or procedures and develop alternative recommendations.
• Assist in developing and administering the City's budget, including gathering and analyzing data and information, and monitoring expenses; investigates and evaluates the need for changes in budgetary allocations during the fiscal year
• Prepare and review reports for regulatory agencies, City administration and City Council.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and superior in writing.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Research and analytical skills.
• May plan and coordinate community events and programs.
• Sound judgement and attention to detail.
• Represent the City in all functions of inter-governmental relations to include but not limited to: interaction with local, State and Federal agencies, staff and elected officials; direct and monitor lobbyist and lobbying efforts on behalf of the City.
• Perform any other tasks or functions deemed necessary to the daily operations of the employer.
• Able to use a personal computer, telephone, and electronic devices.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This position is always evolving. Therefore, employer reserves the right to modify this job description as necessary.

• Operations, services, and activities of municipal government.
• Principles of research, statistical analysis and report preparation.
• Modern principles and practices of public administration.
• Principles and practices of municipal program development and administration.
• Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

• Three (3) years of grants experience.
• Two (2) years of budget or audit experience.
• One (1) year of strategic planning expectance.

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