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The City of Monrovia invites your application for the position of…

MANAGEMENT ANALYST

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / PUBLIC WORKS

Management Analyst salary: $5,796 - $7,767/mo. (DOQ) plus excellent benefits

The City of Monrovia is engaged in an exciting process of renewal to enhance its position as one of the premier municipalities in the nation.  We are looking for two unique individuals to join our team as a Management Analyst in Administrative Services and Public Works.  The ideal candidate is anything but ordinary – in fact, we are looking for the extraordinary!  Ask yourself this...

• Does the idea of changing the world that is Monrovia for the better intrigue you? 
• Do you have a passion for excellence, a commitment to best practices, and a desire to join a fast-paced and dynamic full-service organization?                            
• Are you a highly energetic, motivated, creative, outside-the-box thinker with a diverse background who gets excited at the thought of continual improvement?
• Do you want to be a part of a flexible, innovative, and results-oriented organization that encourages and embraces different perspectives, life experiences and differences?
• Are you someone who strives for excellence and desires to be part of a team looking to create an enduringly great municipal organization?
• Are you willing to put the greatness of the Monrovia organization ahead of your own personal ambitions?
• Are you someone who believes in treating ALL people the right way and doing things the right way and doing the right thing right all the time?
• If you answered YES to the questions above, then you will want to consider this outstanding professional opportunity to work for the City of Monrovia!

THE CITY OF MONROVIA

Located 20 miles northeast of Los Angeles and nestled at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, Monrovia is home to nearly 40,000 active and engaged residents who enjoy a premier quality of life in a dynamic City that blends small-town charm with big-city amenities. Monrovia’s heritage can be seen in our history, diverse population, its tree-lined streets, historic buildings and award-winning downtown, all of which are balanced by a vibrant high-tech/manufacturing economy, outstanding recreation options, superb schools, tremendous shopping and dining options, and first-class cultural opportunities.  These factors combine to make Monrovia an extraordinary place.

The City of Monrovia offers opportunities for individuals of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose – to serve the people of Monrovia to create a community that offers a premier quality of life. Monrovia is a community where diversity, equity, and inclusion are celebrated. An environment where intellectual curiosity, respectful dialogue, and a commitment to inclusion is encouraged. Here, our goal is to ensure those whom we hire share these same values in order to better serve our community that reflects every walk of life.  

THE CITY ORGANIZATION

Monrovia is a general-law city operating under the Council-Manager form of government. The five-member City Council appoints the City Manager who is responsible for the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the City organization.  The City Manager leads a full-time staff of 240 and a part-time staff of 100 employees while administering a Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget of $130 million.

Monrovia is a full-service municipality that coordinates its operations through seven departments: The City Manager’s Office, Administrative Services Department, Public Works Department, Community Services Department, Community Development Department, Police Department and Fire Department.  Unique among California cities its size, Monrovia operates its own water system and library.

The City of Monrovia is actively cultivating and promoting employee engagement and internal communication strategies to help build camaraderie between team members. We are focused on building an inclusive workplace for all individuals focusing on advancing social and racial equity, where unique talents and different perspectives are valued, and creative thinking is encouraged. Here at the City, we are committed to employee equity through acceptance and respect for diversity and inclusion. We believe that teamwork and collaboration through diverse backgrounds and experiences lead to innovative ideas that ultimately adds to making Monrovia a premier place to live and work.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

The Administrative Services Department has 15 full-time employees and an annual operating budget of $2.9 million.  The Administrative Services Department is responsible for a broad range of activities, including financial accounting and reporting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, utility billing, debt administration, and cash management functions for the City.  This department provides essential services for operational departments and the citizens of Monrovia.  The goal of the department is to safeguard the City’s assets, find solutions to operational challenges, and financially prepare the City for the future.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for operating the City’s water and sewer utilities, maintaining safe streets, sidewalks, and transportation options, taking care of the City’s eight parks and other green spaces, providing a variety of environmental services, and maintaining all public facilities. The Department strives to provide the highest level of service to Monrovia residents and businesses.  The department is organized into two sections: Administration and Operations. Together, the department is responsible for all planning, construction, and maintenance of the City’s public infrastructure to preserve and maintain natural resources and provide a premier environment to improve the quality of life for residents.

The City of Monrovia Public Works Department is actively involved in various capital improvement projects like the Station Square Transit Village, major water and street system upgrades, and a variety of housing infrastructure that will add 2,200 new housing units in the Station Square area.  This growth is part of the 25-year vision to create a dynamic, transit-oriented community with new homes and businesses around the Metro L-line. In addition, the Public Works Department is an active participant in several environmental services programs including the San Gabriel Valley Solid Waste Working Group to help address the requirements of SB 1383, water conservation and MS4 permit compliance.

THE POSITION

The City of Monrovia is looking for a highly motivated and customer service-oriented Management Analyst with innovative ideas and a passion for excellence. In this position, the selected individual must be a problem solver who can continually adapt to various situations while maintaining forward momentum. The ideal candidate must demonstrate excellent report writing skills, and the ability to communicate across wide-ranging audiences. Candidates with a positive attitude, who can envision new ways to improve and enhance services and processes, will be successful in this role. All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply immediately!

The City is looking to fill two vacancies, one within the Administrative Services Department and the other in the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of ongoing responsibilities and projects, but not limited to the following:

Administrative Services Department

• Conduct and coordinate special research studies and projects, and help to develop various policies and reports, as assigned;
• Assist in a variety of complex financial analyses, forecasts, and reports, including the annual budget and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report;
• Prepare and analyze complex budget requests, policy proposals, user fees requests, and financial reports;
• Collaborate effectively with other departmental personnel to achieve optimal citywide performance outcomes;
• Assist in tracking special funding sources and associated projects; and
• Work with Federal and State agencies related to emergency reimbursement claims.

Public Works Department

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures including solid and hazardous waste, storm water, refuse collection, and recycling;
• Provide financial management support and budget monitoring;
• Assist with contract management and procurement processes;
• Manage the City’s grant funds and associated projects; 
• Assist with facilitating the repair and construction of public spaces including, but not limited to roads, water, sewer, and facilities; and
• Research a variety of information sources, conduct special surveys and studies to compile reports.

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

BA/BS in public administration, business administration or related field and one (1) year experience in administrative analysis and budgeting.  Master’s Degree and bilingual skills desirable. Experience working with diverse groups and ability to exercise cultural sensitivity and awareness is highly desirable. 

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