Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and skills would be acceptable.   A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:

A Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field and at least one (1) year of related professional experience; or two (2) years of related college course work and four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative or analytical experience.
 
The ideal candidate will:

• Be proficient in MS Office Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access);
• Have the ability to monitor and track divisional workloads and projects, identify issues and trends, and make recommendations to ensure accurate and efficient operations;
• Demonstrate the ability to perform research, and analyze and communicate data; 
• Exercise sound judgement and strong problem-solving skills; 
• Be an effective communicator with the ability to convey clear and succinct messages verbally and in writing;
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Be familiar with Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) systems is a plus; 
• Have experience in Transit Operations and/or development and administration of grants.

Interested candidates must submit an online application and a supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs.  The application filing period closes Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 5:30 p.m.
 
Only those candidates who best demonstrate their training and experience and who meet the City's and Department's needs will be invited to the examination process. The examination will consist of:

Exam Component          Exam Weight        Tentative Date
Written Exam                        30%                   February 18, 2021
Oral Interview                       40%                   March 10, 2021
Performance Exam              30%                    March 10, 2021

Visit www.torranceca.gov to find out more information about our community.

The City of Torrance Conflict of Interest Code requires that employees in this classification file an annual Financial Disclosure Statement.  Information about this requirement may be obtained from the City Clerk's office.

As a condition of employment, a candidate must pass a background check and a pre-employment medical examination.

Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s).
 
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.