Senior Administrative Analyst

Job Title

To perform advanced professional and technical administrative assistance in conducting comprehensive analyses and coordination of municipal policies, organization, and finance and services.

This is the journey level of the Administrative Assistant III series. This class may be distinguished from the II level by the difficulty and complexity of work performed and by the direct supervision of lower level professional personnel. This class requires the frequent use of a high degree of independent judgment in making decisions.

Supervision Received/Exercised

Direction is provided by higher-level departmental personnel. Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Investigate, interpret, analyze, and prepare recommendations in relation to proposals for new programs, grants, and services.
• Analyze, interpret, and explain city policies and procedures; confer with members of the public to explain policies and programs.
• Investigate and prepare reports on specific requests and complaints pertaining to various governmental activities or legislation.
• Coordinate City-wide legislative activities and supervise other federal grants; develop and coordinate special projects such as assessment proceedings, EDA grant monitoring, sewer improvement project, and five year master plan.
• Conduct research, and analyze statistical and other data; make recommendations on administrative, operational problems, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in budget preparation and review; report on the budget status of various activities.
• Prepare agenda and minutes of weekly staff and Department Director meetings; attend meetings and perform administrative tasks.
• Coordinate inter-departmental or inter-agency activities of the City departments and divisions.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and legislation.
• Principles and practices of organization and management.
• Advance research techniques, sources and availability of information, and methods of report presentation.
• Applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to local government operations and legislation.
• Respond to citizen inquiries.

Experience and Training:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

• Three years of responsible experience comparable to that of an Administrative Assistant II in the City of Compton.

Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration or a closely related field.

All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position and submit all required documents -such as licenses, certifications, and proof of education- outlined in the job posting. Incomplete applications, including those missing any required documentation, will not be considered. Please note: Only the first 50 applications received that best meet the qualifications and needs of the hiring department will be invited to continue in the hiring process. Additional applications may be reviewed at a later time, based on hiring needs.

The City of Compton reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods, if deemed necessary. Failure in one phase of the examination shall be grounds for declaring the applicant as failing in the entire examination, and as disqualified for subsequent parts of an examination.

The City of Compton does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or provisions of services. Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must give advanced notice to the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date.

A department manager's recommendation for employment is subject to the City Manager's approval.

A candidate may, within five (5) days after taking the written examination, file in writing with the City Manager an appeal against any part of the test, citing the item or items against which the appeal is directed, and the reason(s) for such appeal.

All examination papers, including the employment application, resume, and other attachments submitted by candidates are the property of the Personnel Board and are confidential records which may be open to inspection only for purposes and under conditions established by the Personnel Board.

In all entrance examinations (open-competitive only) for positions in the Classified Service, veterans who served in the armed forces of the United States during time(s) of war, and who attain an overall passing score in the examination are allowed additional preferential credit in accordance with the Personnel Rules and Regulations.

The City's comprehensive fringe benefits program includes: retirement (Public Employees' Retirement System), medical, dental, life and vision insurances, deferred compensation, sick and vacation leaves, after-hours education reimbursement, ride share program, uniform allowance and other provisions.