Administrative Analyst

Administrative Analyst PositionThe Police Department is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and analytical individual to fill an Administrative Analyst position. This position will provide critical support to department operations through data analysis, research, project coordination, and a variety of administrative and operational initiatives. Duties may include analyzing crime trends and departmental statistics, preparing reports and presentations, supporting strategic planning efforts, coordinating special initiatives, evaluating operational processes, and assisting with the development and implementation of programs and policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across departmental divisions. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in contributing to public safety, improving organizational effectiveness, and supporting innovative approaches to law enforcement and community service.Examples of DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Gathers and analyzes information concerning procedure, operations, budgets or space problems and prepares reports showing alternatives and method of implementing, ramifications for management and cost of purposed solutionsReviews and analyzes budget requests and makes recommendations as to appropriateness of requestsInvestigates and makes recommendations on requests for unbudgeted itemsConducts special studies and works on projects concerning City or departmental procedure or policies, programs and grantsAssists in conducting work measurement projects, prepares detailed analysis of operations, develops job standards and workload indicatorsCollects, compiles and organizes data for reports, recommendations, policies, special projects and public inquiriesResearches issues and prepares responses, as directedPrepares correspondence and reportsReviews and analyzes recent and pending legislation affecting departmental programsActs as City representative and liaison at meetings and conferences with public agencies and community groups as assignedSits at a desk and in meetings for long periods of time on a continuous basisUses a telephone, writes and uses a keyboard to communicate through written meansUses near vision for long periods of timeAbides by safety policies and procedures and performs safe work practicesIntermittently bends and twists to reach equipment surrounding deskIntermittently reaches above and below shoulder level to reach books, files and reports on shelves and in filing cabinetsGrasps electronic equipment, books and documents with right and left handsWorks indoors in an environment subject to heat/cold andPerforms related duties similar to the above in scopeEmployment StandardsKnowledge of:principles of administration and managementbasic budgetary accounting practicesapplication of statistical methods to researchmunicipal organization and relationships with the municipal governmentmodern office practices, procedures and appliancesprinciples of commercial and governmental accounting and of standard record maintenance proceduresbasic principles of public administrationresearch methods and techniques and methods of report presentationAbility to :abide by safety policies and procedures and perform safe work practicesassemble, organize and present in written or oral form statistical, financial or factual information derived from a variety of sourcesuse independent judgment to identify and analyze problems and recommend and implement solutionsestablish and maintain cooperative relationships with other employees and municipal officialsprepare and present clear and concise oral and written reportsunderstand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules and policiescommunicate in both oral and written forms in English and Spanish highly desirableTypical QualificationsAny combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a closely related field.Three years of increasingly responsible administrative or analytical experience in an operating or staff agency in business or government comparable to that of an Assistant Administrative Analyst with the City of WatsonvilleSupplemental InformationThe candidate will be appointed for a 12-month probationary period. Names of successful candidates who do not receive a job offer will be placed on an employment list which normally remains effective for one year. The Human Resources Department may abolish an Employment list at any time the needs of the City so require. This position is represented by the Management bargaining group.Prior to appointment to the position of Administrative Analyst, successful completion of a background investigation and medical examination will be required.The City of Watsonville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages workplace diversity. The City of Watsonville is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act by including people with disabilities in all of its programs and activities. NOTE: THIS ANNOUNCEMENT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AND ANY PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE MODIFIED OR REVISED WITHOUT NOTICE.

BenefitsCity of Watsonville offers excellent medical, dental and vision benefits for the employee and dependents.

Benefits also include holidays, vacation, and sick leave. The City offers Public Employees Retirement benefits. Employees shall pay the full employee share of CalPERS contribution.