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Under direction, to perform administrative and technical duties in support of the department director; coordinate programs, services, and outreach activities for assigned division; conduct research studies and prepare reports; assist staff in project development and completion; and to perform related work as required.

Conducts studies and surveys and collects information on operational and administrative programs and services; researches collects, and analyzes technical statistical data; provides data management, data base development and presents data in written and oral form for use in compiling reports and/or studies; assists with the development of RFPs; assists in contract and capital project administration; assists in monitoring department payroll data, revenue collection and reporting, develops statistical spreadsheets and programs to analyze performance, financial statistics, and maintenance and operation costs; provides service planning and analysis and monitors daily statistics and prepares reports as required; updates and reconciles asset inventory; assists with computer system training and troubleshooting; performs computerized analysis and reports practical solutions and improved methods and procedures; conducts studies and surveys; develops and implements a broad range of outreach activities and projects including publications, press releases, newsletters, and multi-media presentations; assists with programs and special events; monitors, analyzes and reports on relevant legislative issues; provides technical support to a variety of department divisions as needed; maintains the website with current information; coordinates activities with assigned staff;

maintains a variety of records and reports, including grants and grant management activities, assist with the department budget preparation and monitoring, including agreements, contracts, procurement and purchase orders. May assist in employee personnel matters and/or supervise clerical staff.

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license.
 
Training and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:  Graduation from an accredited "four year" college or university with major coursework in public administration, finance, accounting statistics, math, or closely related field.

Work Background:  At least three years of increasing responsible experience in providing administrative or analytic support in a public agency preferably.

Knowledge of

• Government management and administration principles and practices.
• Basic accounting principles and procedures.
• Computer applications and software related to accounting and fiscal management.
• Basic knowledge in budget development and expenditure control.
• Research methods and procedures.