Job Summary:

Under administrative direction, performs general administrative work in with other City departments; conducts specialized and difficult studies and research projects; coordinates programs and activities; may supervise activities of an assigned administrative area; and does related work as required.  

Essential Functions
 

• Directs and participates in the administration of departmental programs or selected phases of such programs.
• Analyzes program needs, conducts special studies, research, and analysis, and prepares reports with recommendations for appropriate action.  Studies conducted deal with essentially any issue or subject of concern to the department.
• Prepares council reports and resolutions, commission reports, procedure manuals, policies, forms, administrative directives, budget requests, and a variety of correspondence for a superior or as required in the conduct of assigned projects and devises same as needed.
• Participates in the preparation and administration of the City or department budget by coordinating related activities and compiling, reviewing, and analyzing requests and justifications.
• Interfaces with other departments and outside agencies in exchanging information and coordinating activities/projects.
• May participate as a team leader or member of City task forces organized to address problems or issues related to governmental activities or community concerns.
• Researches public requests/complaints and responds as appropriate.
• Attends City Council meetings and meetings of other boards and commissions and may make presentations or respond to questions regarding projects.
• May supervise the personnel and activities of an assigned administrative area.
• Develops and conducts training programs for employees, community groups and members of the public.
• Participates in contract administration and monitoring.
• Analyzes proposed legislation for impact on City operations/procedures and develops alternative recommendations.

Required Knowledge
 
Thorough knowledge of modern principles, methods and problems of municipal public administration; knowledge of research methodology, including statistical and financial analysis; report preparation; knowledge of City governmental operations; working knowledge of supervision; and knowledge of evaluation techniques and organizational principles.
 
Education:  Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in public administration, political science, business administration, or a related field.  Graduate work in subjects relevant to the work assigned is desirable. Experience may substitute for required education, depending on the nature and level of work performed. 
 
Experience - Management Analyst I
At least two (2) years of full-time responsible experience in performing professional level administrative, budgetary, financial, human resources, risk management, operational, or similarly related analyses and studies.  Experience in a public agency is desirable.

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.