CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal Management Analyst
SUPERVISORY: No

• Knowledge of principles and practices of administrative, policy, procedural, and legislative/regulatory analysis.
• Principles of grant proposal writing and administration. City government and intergovernmental relationships.
• Qualitative and statistical research and analysis techniques relevant to the regional planning process.
• Structure and organization of public sector agencies.
• Practices, techniques, and methods of marketing, public relations, and customer service. Applicable local, state, and federal laws,  rules, and regulations governing the area of assignment.
• Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment including computers and software applications relevant to work performed.
• Principles and practices of sound business communications. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.
• Practices and procedures for budgeting, purchasing, and maintaining public records.

• Ability to effectively analyze, interpret, summarize and present a variety of fiscal, statistical, and administrative reports.
• Prepare comprehensive staff reports, legislative analyses, administrative reports, and correspondence.
• Gain cooperation through discussion and persuasion.
• Identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
• Apply critical thinking to identify impacts of legislation and regulations and the potential consequences for the region and the agency.
• Identify funding sources for SGVCOG projects and programs.
• Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions, and recommendations in accordance with laws,  regulations,  rules, and policies.
• Consult within the SGVCOG and with project/program stakeholders to meet the goals and objectives.
• Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically, and persuasively often in a public forum.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances. Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with complex issues and situations.
• Operate a computer and use standard software programs and databases related to the area of assignment.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in public admi­nistration, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• One year of professional experience in administrative analysis and research, policy development, and/or fiscal administration, including budget or management responsibilities; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A master's degree is desirable and may be substituted for one year of experience.
• At least one year of experience working in a local or regional government is highly desirable.