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Public Works Analyst works under the general supervision of the Public Works Director or Department Manager. Incumbent performs tasks, which require judgment, discretion and initiative and have technical, analytical and administrative duties and responsibilities in various staff functions.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: 

    Plans, coordinates, implements, promotes and oversees assigned programs, grants and projects;

    Oversees and participates in the development and implementation of program/project goals, objectives, policies, procedures and priorities;

    Performs a range of duties involved in the identification, planning, development and implementation of new and/or modified programs/projects;

    Monitors program/project success using appropriate tracking and feedback systems;

    Performs a range of duties involved in researching, negotiation administering and monitoring assigned contracts and agreements with outside suppliers, service providers, leasing agents and others;

    Ensures the work of service providers is performed in compliance with contracts and agreements;

    Coordinates services and activities with other City departments/divisions and with outside agencies and organizations, including ongoing program coordination of waste and recycling services with the City’s vendor;

    Provides information and assistance as appropriate, including writing and reviewing staff reports;

    Ensures that assigned City programs/projects, activities and services comply with relevant federal, state and local laws, policies and regulations;

    Researches and analyzes relevant legislation and proposals and prepares reports concerning potential impact on assigned program/project;

    Attends and participates in professional group meetings;

    Keeps abreast of new trends and innovations in related field and issues related to field of expertise;

    Maintains and updates project status reports and related records;

    Researches, analyzes and makes recommendations for management review;

    Reviews and evaluates forms and manuals and recommends changes;

    Composes and issues correspondence and prepares a variety of reports independently;

    Interacts with City personnel, the public and representatives of other agencies in the review, analysis, adjustment and implementation of City programs and policies;

    Prepares the program/project budget, monitors the budget and expenditure of funds and approves expenditures as appropriate;

    Receives and responds to citizen and vendor related inquiries and concerns;

    Makes oral and written presentations;

    Conducts on-site inspections of project/program work depending on area assigned;

    Monitors the work of assigned staff and provides direction as needed;

    Prepares or coordinates the preparation of grant applications, manages grant consultants, coordinates grant activities and deliverables with city engineering and accounting teams, coordinates with Grantor entities, seeks and tracks grant opportunities and conducts the administrative action necessary to implement grants when received;

    Operates a personal computer and uses applicable software;

    Drives a vehicle on City business depending on area assigned; 

    Participates in interdepartmental collaboration on projects as assigned; and

    Performs other additional duties as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge and Abilities:

    Principles, operations and practices related to area assigned; 

    Principles of public administration, organization and management; 

    Systems and techniques of administrative analysis and research, project/program management and monitoring; 

    Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques; 

    Contract administration related to area assigned; 

    Methods of making oral and written presentations; 

    Effective supervisory techniques; 

    English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; 

    Computer applications as they relate to area assigned; 

    Customer relations techniques;

    Maintains accurate records; 

    Works independently, exercises judgment, maintains attention to detail and accuracy; 

    Plan, organize and manage a major project, program and/or activity; 

    Ability to take initiative; 

    Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules and regulations; 

    Review contracts, agreements, plans and work specifications; 

    Conduct effective, responsible research and analysis; 

    Develop and implement Citywide programs; 

    Negotiate with vendors; 

    Handle job stress and maintain composure in public settings; 

    Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; and 

    Establish and maintains cooperative working relationships.