Management Analyst I/II - Confidential

Description

• Deputy County Administrator
• County Administrator

Examples of Duties

Examples of Assignment Duties
Specific Assignments, related essential functions and knowledge basis:

Personnel

• Assist in coordinating County employee benefit programs, including health insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance programs.
• Conduct new employee orientations as needed.
• Maintain accurate employee records and personnel files.
• Support day-to-day personnel administrative functions, including tracking employee program participation.
• Assist with the recruitment and hiring process, including posting job announcements, receiving and screening applications, scheduling interviews, coordinating candidate communications, and tracking candidate status.
• Support onboarding and integration of new employees into County programs.
• Gather, organize, and interpret personnel data for analysis and reporting.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for management as directed.
• Maintain accurate records for assigned departments and/or programs.
• Assist with all aspects of County labor negotiation processes.
• Conducts research on special issues and prepares detailed analytical reports with findings, recommendations, and possible solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the County Administrator or Deputy County Administrator.

• Principles and practices of public personnel administration, employee benefits, and recruitment.
• Functions and operations of California local government.
• Research methods, data collection, and administrative analysis.
• Methods and practices of project planning, management, and coordination.
• Legislative and executive processes at the local, state, and federal levels, including how laws, regulations, and policies impact County operations.

• Assist with monitoring and developing a variety of program budgets.
• Prepare reports on expenditures and program costs.
• Assist in administering and updating administrative policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support preparation and coordination of policy documentation.
• Assists with development of department charge back procedures and methods for claims processed.
• Assist with contract administration and purchasing activities, including:
  • Reviewing and authorizing purchase orders.
  • Coordinating countywide contracts.
  • Reviewing bid packets and supporting vendor selection.
  • Assisting in developing and implementing purchasing policies.
• Supports administration of assigned programs including County Surplus Inventory.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for management as directed.
• Maintain accurate records for assigned programs.
• Conducts research on special issues and prepares detailed analytical reports with findings, recommendations, and possible solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the County Administrator or Deputy County Administrator.

• Budget development and monitoring techniques for County programs.
• Contract and procurement processes in a public-sector environment.
• Functions and operations of California local government.
• Research methods, data collection, and administrative analysis.
• Methods and practices of project planning, management, and coordination.
• Legislative and executive processes at the local, state, and federal levels, including how laws, regulations, and policies impact County operations.

• Assist in coordinating the County’s workers’ compensation program, serving as a liaison between departments and the County’s Third-Party Administrator.
• Support administration of risk management programs, including general liability, unemployment insurance, and claims processing.
• Supports administration of assigned programs including the County Safety Program and Alcohol and Drug Testing Program for Safety-Sensitive Employees.
• Assist with soliciting insurance bids and coordinating policy renewals and updates.
• Gather data and prepare reports for risk management analyses.
• Assist in preparation of mandated state reports, such as the Self-Insurance Reserve Fund.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and presentations for management as directed.
• Maintain accurate records for assigned programs.
• Conducts research on special issues and prepares detailed analytical reports with findings, recommendations, and possible solutions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the County Administrator or Deputy County Administrator.

• Risk management principles, including workers’ compensation, liability, and insurance administration.
• Functions and operations of California local government.
• Research methods, data collection, and administrative analysis.
• Methods and practices of project planning, management, and coordination.
• Legislative and executive processes at the local, state, and federal levels, including how laws, regulations, and policies impact County operations.

• Ability to assist in planning, organizing, and coordinating duties related to personnel functions, recruitment, budgeting, contracts, and/or risk management functions.
• Collect, organize, and analyze statistical and narrative information.
• Develop clear and concise reports and presentations.
• Interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Operate computers and standard office software to perform administrative and analytical work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with employees, departments, and external stakeholders.

Typical Qualifications

Training and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to successfully perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skills includes:

Management Analyst I

• Previous work experience and/or educational training that develops familiarity with the functions, operations, and programs of California local government is highly desirable.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Management Analyst II

• One (1) year of responsible work experience comparable to that of a Management Analyst I with Siskiyou County.

• Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university is desirable.

Supplemental Information

Typical Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and FAX.

Typical Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office environment with continuous contact with other staff.