Senior Management Analyst

This is a temporary grant-funded position ending December 31, 2024. The City reserves the right to limit applications to the first 75 applicants. This recruitment may close at any time; apply immediately.

The City of Norwalk is seeking a motivated individual to join our team. There are several vacancies in the following departments: Community Development, Administration, Public Safety, and Finance.

The incumbent performs highly complex professional administrative and analytical work in support of assigned department managerial functions; performs related duties as required.

Essential Duties

• Conducts or directs assigned projects or program activity; provides administrative assistance in the performance of research and statistical analysis regarding issues, proposed legislation, programs, or operations; prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations as to appropriate action.
• Administers contract or grant-funded program activity, directing and monitoring work performed; prepares or drafts related proposals, reports, and records; monitors budget expenditures.
• Compiles information and prepares manuals, documents, agenda items, resolutions, or publications relating to administrative, fiscal, or operational issues.
• Leads or participates in committee activity; coordinates or conducts activities with other City departments, agencies, and organizations and the community, contributing views and interests of the department in execution of assigned duties.
• Provides assistance to department management, other City personnel, and the public regarding administrative, fiscal, or operational issues, policies, or procedures.
• Participates in the development of departmental goals and objectives; participates in the development of the assigned departmental budgets and in budget administration.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: the principles of municipal administration, accounting and auditing, budget and grants management, community relations, and program planning; related laws, ordinances, and regulations; principles of research, statistical analysis, and report preparation; methods and techniques of supervision.

Ability to: perform complex professional administrative and analytical work requiring sensitivity to issues; interpret and apply related laws, ordinances, and policies; conduct research; prepare and present reports; provide liaison to other city personnel, other agencies, and the public; work independently; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; direct the work of others involved in related activity.

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary. Example combinations include: completion of a four-year college curriculum in public administration, accounting, or a related field; and at least three years of responsible public sector experience related to the responsibilities of the assigned position. A master's degree in public or business administration is preferred.

Experience with economic development, workforce development, business development, or planning experience is highly desirable.

Required Licenses and Certificates

Depending upon assignment, possession of or ability to obtain an appropriate California driver's license and a satisfactory driving record may be required.

Supplemental Information

Selection Process: Apply online at http://www.norwalkca.gov/city-hall/departments/human-resources. Employment application and supplemental questions must be completed. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City application.

Applicant must be specific in describing qualifications for this position on application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating 'See Resume' is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.

Faxed materials or postmarks will not be accepted. Applications will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in the job announcement. Candidates with qualifications that best relate to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.

Possession of the minimum qualifications does not ensure continuation in the selection process. The selection process will include an oral interview and other testing processes designed to predict successful job performance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Norwalk, in compliance with all applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, religion, disability, sex, or sexual orientation in its employment actions, policies, procedures or practices.

Veteran Preference

The City provides preference to military veterans under consideration for initial employment. To claim veteran's preference an applicant must submit their most recent DD214 form. An eligible veteran is one who has served in the United States armed forces and who has received an honorable discharge.

Benefits

Retirement: Membership in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS) is as follows: employees hired after January 1, 2013 who are new to Cal-PERS, or are returning members with a break in service greater than six months, will be enrolled into the 2% @ 62 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay up to 50% of the 'normal costs' currently 8.5%). Returning members with a break in service less than six months may be enrolled into the 2% @ 55 retirement plan formula and will be required to pay 7% of their reportable compensation (employee contribution), if eligible. Furthermore as a result of PEPRA, CalPERS will take into account prior service at a reciprocal retirement system (or system that has similar agreements with CalPERS, such as CalSTRS) when determining your benefit formula when you enter membership with a CalPERS employer.

Employee Assistance Program: An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available to provide help to employees and members of their families who are experiencing personal problems. For more information contact the Department of Human Resources.

Paid Holidays: The City currently observes ten holidays plus two floating holidays.

Vacation Leave: Eighty hours per year after completion of one year; 120 hours per year after completion of five years; 160 hours per year after completion of ten years or more.

Sick Leave: Credit for sick leave with pay shall accrue at the rate of eight hours for each calendar month of service. A 3,000 hour hourly unit employee who is hired to a full-time position, shall have the right to use any previously earned sick leave while serving their probationary period in the new promotional classification. However, the probationary period will be extended by the amount of time used.

Medical Plan: Each employee has a choice of insurance plans offered through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The City currently pays the monthly premium cost up to $1,600.

Dental Insurance: Covered through Delta Dental Plan. The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents.

Vision Insurance: Covered through Vision Services Program (VSP). The City pays 100% of the premium for employee plus dependents.

Group Life Insurance Plan: Life insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. The City provides $5,000 term insurance to employees with less than five years of service. Effective the first month following completion of five years continuous service, employees are covered with insurance equal to one and one-half times their annual salary.

Voluntary Insurance Plans: Optional supplemental life, short-term disability, hospitalization, accident, and cancer insurance policies are available at the employee's cost.

Long Term Disability Insurance: The City pays 100% of the insurance plan.

Deferred Compensation: Option plan available at employee's cost.

A Six-month Probationary Period: Must be satisfactorily served by each employee before he or she is considered for permanent employment.

Application Questions

1. Describe your experience assisting with a project involving a public/private partnership.
2. Describe your experience in collaborating with staff across an organization.
3. The Senior Management Analyst eligibility list will be used to fill positions in the various departments; please check the box for your first choice of the department you are interested in applying to.
4. List the remaining departments you are interested in applying in the order of your preference.
5. Provide an example of a specific project where you needed to gain consensus among multiple stakeholders.