• Job Description

  Req#: 4344963
  The City of Walnut Creek is seeking an Administrative Analyst I/II to join the Public Works Department. The primary mission of the Public Works Department is to protect and support the City's infrastructure and natural resources. This is accomplished by providing efficient maintenance services and effective engineering services to all City operations, including the permitting and inspection of all work performed within the City right-of-way.
  
  The Department includes the following divisions: Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Capital Investment Program, Parks, Open Space, Urban Forestry, Maintenance of Streets, Equipment, Building and Traffic, Museums and Leases, Graffiti Removal, Street Sweeping, Clean Water Program and Administration.
  
  
  
  
  Regional Government Services and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the City of Walnut Creek
  
  About the City
  
  The City of Walnut Creek, nestled just 25 miles east of San Francisco, is a scenic urban setting next to Mt. Diablo. Spanning 19.5 square miles, the community’s sprawling landscapes, warm weather, upscale dining, and posh shopping district make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2,800 acres of open space, a vibrant downtown, and a performing arts center, Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!
  
  Incorporated in 1914, the City of Walnut Creek operates as a General Law City with a City Council/City Manager form of government. Consisting of five members, the City Council is elected at-large to four-year staggered terms. Walnut Creek is widely recognized for innovative programs that benefit the community as well as provide a dynamic, stimulating organizational culture for City employees. The culture is also a testament to the healthy and highly effective working relationship between the City Council and professional staff. Walnut Creek operates with the support of approximately 379 full-time employees.
  
  The City of Walnut Creek is committed to our values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City’s robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness. As part of the CARE program, the City offers compressed work schedules (i.e., 9/80) and hybrid remote work opportunities for eligible positions. The Administrative Analyst I/II – Public Works Department:
  
  
  • Monitors the Public Works department budget;
  • Acts as a liaison on administrative matters to various City partners and agencies including the Library and other non-profit organizations;
  • Attends meetings and conferences with department staff, City Commissions, committees, business, or community groups as required such as the Solid Waste Authority (Recycle Smart);
  • Manages leases for City owned property;
  • Coordinates Climate Action Plan objective and reporting for the department;
  • Leads efforts to enhance cross-departmental collaboration, teambuilding, and customer service;
  • Conducts studies of policies, systems, procedures, practices and other matters relating to department programs and management operations, evaluates alternative and formulates recommendations;
  • Prepares a variety of reports, policies, proposals, and correspondence, including requests for proposals, grants and agenda reports; and
  • Develops and delivers presentations to a wide variety of audiences including public outreach for Public Works projects; and
  • Represents the department in a variety of internal activities such as technology and emergency preparedness.
  To review the full class specification, click here.
  
  COMPETENCIES
  • Adaptability and Flexibility - Responses effectively to multiple demands, ambiguity, shifting of priorities, emerging situations, and rapid change.
  • Attention to Detail – Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task.
  • Analytical Thinking – Identifies and defines problems, extracts key information from data, and develops workable solutions for the problems identified.
  • Communication – Shares information with and receives information from constituents using oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Decisions Making – Takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
  • Interpersonal Relations & Skills – Builds relationships based on mutual trust and respect.
  • Influence – Exerts a positive effect on other’s views, attitudes, decisions, perceptions, and/or beliefs.
  • Initiative – Assesses and initiates things independently.
  • Results Orientation and Execution – Manages time and priorities effectively.
  • Teamwork – Works Collaboratively with others to achieve a goal.
  • Time Management and Organization – Manages and prioritizes both everyday responsibilities and high-level, longer-term objectives.
  
  Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, communications, or a related field, and two years of experience in a responsible administrative staff/analyst position; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.
  
  The ideal candidate will be creative and results-oriented; possess strong interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills; have highly developed collaborative and facilitation skills; have entrepreneurial leanings; and have a strong track record of success in exceeding goals, utilizing traditional and innovative techniques to successfully manage projects and enhance relationships with the peers and the community.
  
  The ideal candidate for this position will have demonstrated skills and knowledge as follows:
  
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, including goal setting, budgeting, personnel administration, and/or program management, including some knowledge of the functions of a municipal government;
  • Knowledge of and the ability to effectively utilize various computer applications and the ability to serve as an internal application support person;
  • Knowledge of techniques for providing a high level of customer service to the public and City staff, in person, and over the telephone;
  • Knowledge of techniques for effectively representing the City in contact with the public, governmental agencies, community groups, and various business and professional organizations;
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of operational and organizational analysis;
  • Knowledge of research techniques, statistical methods, and report writing, and skill in researching, compiling, analyzing, and evaluating data, and making sound independent recommendations;
  • Skill in applying for grants, obtaining and administering projects with successful grant proposals;
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others;
  • Advanced skill in communicating effectively in English both orally and in writing; making oral presentations; and preparing clear, concise, and accurate written materials;
  • Skill in maintaining accurate records and files;
  • Skill in using tact, initiative, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations; and
  • Skill in multi-tasking and meeting simultaneous deadlines.
  Special Requirement: Possess a valid California Class "C" driver's license and a good driving record. Attend occasional evening and weekend activities.
  
  This position is listed as Administrative Analyst I / II in the City's classification plan. A complete description of this classification's representative duties, requirement, working conditions, and physical requirements is available at www.walnut-creek.org Although this recruitment is focused on filling the Administrative Analyst I/II position within Public Works, the list of qualified candidates generated may be used to fill other Administrative Analyst I/II positions throughout the City of Walnut Creek.
  
  All applicants must apply online at www.walnut-creek.org by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024 to be eligible for consideration.
  
  SELECTION PROCESS:
  
  Appraisal Process – (Pass/Fail) After the closing deadline, applications will be screened in relation to the criteria indicated in this announcement.
  This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
  Application – Minimum Qualification Assessment - (Pass/Fail) All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications.
  Remote Screen Interview Exam – (Pass/Fail) Candidates who pass the application assessment will be invited to a Remote Screen Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. The Remote Screen Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 22, 2024.
  Skills Assessment – (Pass/Fail) Candidate who pas the Remote Screening Interview Examination may take part in a Skills Assessment, which may be used to evaluate candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position and is tentatively scheduled for the week of January 29, 2024.
  
  Successful candidates will be submitted to the City of Walnut Creek for further consideration.
  
  All communication and notices will be sent via email. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.
  
  Neither Regional Government Services nor the City of Walnut Creek are responsible for failure of internet forms or email in submitting your application. Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise Regional Government Services by mailing dprieto@rgs.ca.gov.
  
  The City of Walnut Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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