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Job Title

Public Works Department Analyst

Job Description

The City of Costa Mesa, with the motto "City of the Arts", is one of California's most eclectic and vibrant cities. Located just one mile from the Pacific Ocean and in the heart of Orange County, Costa Mesa is a great place to live, work and play. The City offers exceptional employee benefits, opportunities for training and development, and prides itself on its Core Values of Integrity, Sustainability, Compassion, Innovation, Inclusion and Collaboration. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Public Works Department. Under general supervision, provides professional, technical, administrative, and analytical assistance in conducting a variety of comprehensive analyses and coordinating municipal policies, procedures and services in various City departments. The current vacancy may be filled at either the Senior Management Analyst or Management Analyst level.

Salary Ranges

Senior Management Analyst: $104,616 - $140,208 annually ($50.30 - $67.41 per hour)

Management Analyst: $93,588 - $125,412 annually ($44.99 - $60.29 per hour)

Senior Management Analyst Class Characteristics

An incumbent in this advanced-journey level classification is expected to carry out advanced professional assignments requiring independent judgment in the performance of duties. The Senior Management Analyst position is distinguished from the Management Analyst position by the difficulty, scope, complexity, and autonomy of the work performed. Incumbents work under the direction of the assigned Department Director and may exercise functional supervision over assigned professional, technical and support staff. Work is reviewed through daily/weekly consultation for accuracy, conformance with established standards and quality and adherence to instructions.

Management Analyst Class Characteristics

An incumbent in this classification is expected to carry out general administrative assignments with only minimal supervision and refers to supervisory personnel those matters which involve policy and procedure decisions, technical questions, deviations from standard practice and unusual public relations problems. Work is reviewed through daily/weekly consultation for accuracy, conformance with established standards and quality and adherence to instructions. The Management Analyst is distinguished from the Management Aide position by the years of experience and education required.

Application and Selection Process

Applications must be completed and submitted online. This recruitment will remain open until filled and may close without prior notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. The first application review date (5/7/26) has passed, applications submitted after the first review date will be screened as needed. Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application. Do not include "see attached resume" in your responses, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Additional documents will not be reviewed during the application evaluation process. If selected to proceed further in the recruitment process, an opportunity to provide work samples, letters of recommendation, etc. will be appropriate during the interview process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process may include but is not limited to the following components: application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner. The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future part-time or full-time vacancies that may occur during the life of the list. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to: comprehensive background check, credit check, criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprint check), and post-offer medical evaluation. Flexibly Staffed Position: At the discretion of the Department Director, the position may be filled at the level of Management Aide, Management Analyst, or Senior Management Analyst based upon the level of skill and experience required by the Department. The Department may recommend an incumbent for reclassification, subject to verification by Human Resources that the employee has gained sufficient experience, demonstrates proficiency, meets the requirements of higher level position, and has successful performance including completion of the probationary period. Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.

Qualification Guidelines

Senior Management Analyst: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a closely-related field. A pertinent graduate degree is desirable. Responsible professional experience equivalent to five years of full-time experience in a public agency performing analytical work. A pertinent graduate degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Management Analyst: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a closely-related field. Responsible professional experience equivalent to two years of full-time experience in a public agency performing administrative work. A pertinent graduate degree can substitute for one year of the required experience.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform essential functions may also be considered. May require a Class C California Driver's License. Revocation of license during employment (when required) may result in disciplinary action or reassignment.

Supplemental Information

Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100 all City of Costa Mesa employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

Physical Tasks and Environmental Conditions: Please contact human resources for a summary of the essential tasks and environmental factors for this classification. Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Costa Mesa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.