Description

See NOTE below for salary information and future wage increases.

• SALARY: Up to $ 91,013.28 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• With an annual performance evaluation rating of satisfactory or above, this position will be receiving a salary increase of 4.04% in February of 2024

THE CITY:
National City’s multi-cultural population, mild climate and central location make National City a great place to live and work. The City takes great pride in its rich history and traditions, diverse cultures, dynamic and progressive atmosphere, strong community spirit, schools, neighborhoods and vibrant business districts. National City, San Diego County’s second oldest city, is truly “In the center of it all.” National City is 10 minutes from everywhere and positioned for prosperity, with proximity to the San Diego Bay, US-Mexico border, downtown San Diego, international airport, rail, San Diego State University, and other colleges and universities. National City is circled by interstates 5 and 805, and highways 54 and 15. For more information on the City of National City, please visit our website at: www.nationalcityca.gov

THE POSITION:
This position provides professional-level administrative support, research, analysis, report writing, and project and program management in various departments within the City. The eligibility list may be valid for one (1) year, and may also be used to fill future vacancies as a Management Analyst II in other City departments. As such, the City seeks candidates with a broad range of professional analytical experience including but not limited to fiscal analysis, general program management, and policy development.

ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE:
The position works a 4/10 workweek, Monday through Thursday, 7am to 6pm. City offices are closed on Fridays. City facilities will also close for a period of approximately two weeks in December with time off for non-essential personnel.

BENEFITS:
To learn more about this position employee benefits, please review the Benefits Summary for Management group employees. Please click on the following link : Management Benefits .

Key Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are representative of those typically performed by positions assigned to this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these duties and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here.

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  Provides administrative support functions for assigned programs, including budgeting and financial tracking
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs administered
• Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analysis on issues as assigned
• Provides information and assistance to the public
• Prepares correspondence, memos, policies and procedures, agreements, grant applications, and other materials
• Assists with the preparation of the annual budgets
• Assists with contract administration
• Represents the City in community and professional meetings
• Assists in designing, coordinating, and implementing projects and programs as assigned
• Serves as member, liaison, or staff to boards, commissions, agencies, and various intradepartmental committees as assigned
• Participates or takes a lead role in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the department
• Provides internal support for financial enterprise resource planning software system
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university; and
• At least two (2) years of experience performing administrative/analytic duties.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE :

• Master’s degree in a relevant field is highly desirable and may substitute for up to one (1) year of experience
• Knowledge of governmental accounting principles

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):

• Proof of degree/transcripts, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
  • If your college degree is from a school outside of the United States you may be required to certify that your degree is equivalent to a degree obtained in the United States. The following are a few recognized credential evaluation agencies: www.naces.org, www.aice-eval.org or www.aacrao.org. The City of National City does not recommend or endorse any particular evaluation service.
  • Note: Processing times and costs will vary so individuals may want to check several services to determine which one best meets their needs.

Knowledge and Skills in : Principles and techniques of administration, organization, and operation of municipal government and the principles, practices, and methods used in the conduct of municipal government; report preparation, information analysis, and management audit techniques; methods of research and analysis.

Ability to : Operate software applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and graphics presentation; work independently to analyze problems and implement solutions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relations; exercise flexibility and creativity in response to changing needs of the department; research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; prepare clear and concise oral and written reports, both narrative and statistical.

License Requirement : Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license or other means that would allow for the ability to commute to meetings, conduct site visits and attend other special events throughout the county.

Examination Process

Based upon a review of applications received, those applicants who best meet the requirements indicated above may be invited to continue in the selection process. A short list of the most qualified candidates will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview. Please ensure your contact information is current in your govermentjobs account or you may miss employment opportunities. In addition to completing the online application, candidates may attach a resume highlighting their relevant education and work history.