Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  This job announcement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

• Researches, organizes, compiles, summarizes, and analyzes data and information for assigned special projects; develops and documents recommendations; prepares and presents reports to City management and other agencies; exercises independent judgment within defined policy guidelines.
• Researches and analyzes program operations and opportunities; analyzes departmental processes, practices, and strategies; negotiates and resolves sensitive and complex issues.
• Coordinates information and assures effective communications between departments; clarifies and reconciles complex issues relating to strategic and operational planning and procedures; coordinates projects with City Council and other regional agencies and organizations.
• Researches grant funding opportunities; assists in administering grants and coordinates applications and contracts.
• Monitors budget, revenue, and expenditures.
• Analyzes and explains technical and operational information to external agencies and City management.
• Researches, develops, recommends, and drafts policies and procedures and procedural guidelines for implementing changes.
• May represent the City Manager or Department Director on assigned projects to address and resolve public and intergovernmental issues.
• Coordinates with developers, residents, service providers, outside agencies, and others; interprets and explains City policies, procedures, rules and regulations; coordinates plans with regional agencies; assures effective communication of issues and compliance with state and Federal policy and regulations.
• Prepares press releases, speeches, articles, social media posts, and other materials for public consumption.
• Develops strategies and procedures for working effectively with the media.
• Maintains good working relationships with media originations.
• Collaborates with executive team to ensure a cohesive public image.
• Works with various departments to organize and host public events and promotions.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Rosemead and the constituent population by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Public Administration; AND two years experience in progressively responsible administrative analysis and research, policy development, fiscal administration, and budget and/or management; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of: 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Federal, State, and local laws, rules and regulations affecting all areas of public sector programs, including any existing performance standards and procedures related to project assignment.
• Principles and practices of administrative management, including personnel rules, cost accounting, budgeting, grant programs, and contract management.
• Current political and economic trends in state and federal government.
• Grant-funded project management principles, reporting systems, and documentation standards.

• Interpreting and applying relevant statutes, ordinances, codes, regulations, and grant program standards.
• Interpreting program regulations and documents relative to project assignment. Understanding and applying grant program standards, and applicable rules and regulations.
• Gathering and analyzing complex technical data and interpreting regulations governing all types of public sector programs, processes, and other grant-funded programs.
• Reviewing, updating, and maintaining files, reports, and documentation for various types of programs.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects, and demands.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers. 
• Effective verbal and written communication.