Under immediate supervision, performs routine administrative research, financial and other work relative to the operations of various County departments; and does related or other work in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry-level class in the Management Analyst series. An employee in this class is responsible for gathering and analyzing data which will assist County management staff in the administration of projects and functions of one or more County departments. Incumbents receive specific assignments; however, after knowledge and experience are gained, supervision and assignments may become more general.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Gathers information and data necessary for the study of policies, procedures, organization, operations, services, finances and other related matters; assists in tabulating and charting data; assists in analyzing data gathered by statistical and other techniques.
Performs systems, procedures, and workload studies.
Conducts space need and property control studies.
Reviews and analyzes departmental budgets; may monitor expenditures.
Assists in preparation of capital improvement program.
Researches laws and other regulatory requirements governing departmental operations.
Prepares and answers correspondence, questionnaires, and other data gathering devices.
Prepares reports of studies and recommendations.
Confers with representatives of other agencies and departments; serves as liaison between departments.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in public or business administration, economics, social or behavioral science, or a closely related field.
KNOWLEDGE
Principles and practices of governmental administration, including accounting, budgeting, finance, organizational planning and analysis, statistical analysis, research methods and report writing.
ABILITY
Learn to apply principles, practices, methods and techniques of public administration, management analysis, and statistics to routine assignments in the gathering, organizing and analysis of data; express oneself clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.