Administrative Analyst I/II/Senior - Sustainability

The Administrative Analyst I/II/Senior position in the Sustainability Division will be dedicated to water conservation efforts and Climate Action Plan implementation. The water conservation-related work includes: providing Water Wise House Calls, conducting water waste investigations, performing City-wide outreach, creating and maintaining rebates and programs, operating the water conservation budget, completing reports and following key legislation. In addition, this position will research Climate Change legislation and publications, pursue grants, provide presentations to City Council and help implement sections of the City's Climate Action Plan. 

Candidates with strong communication, research, and customer service skills are preferred. 

DEFINITION: The Administrative Analyst provides technical and administrative support to a Department Head and/or manager. This position may also provide support to a specific departmental program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:  Receives direction from the Department Head and/or designee. May supervise volunteers, temporary employees and/or student interns.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:  The Administrative Analyst I is the entry level classification in the Administrative Analyst career series. The Administrative Analyst I is distinguished from the Administrative Analyst II by the performance of professional assignments with less complexity and independence than the Administrative Analyst II. As experience increases, the Administrative Analyst I is expected to assume more difficult assignments and exercise more independence in decision making.

Upon recommendation of the Department Head and approval by the City Manager, an Administrative Analyst I may advance to an Administrative Analyst II upon demonstrating the abilities and competencies necessary to perform the full range of Administrative Analyst II duties, meeting the minimum qualifications for the position, and successfully completing an approved career progression plan developed by the Department Head in conjunction with the incumbent.

Upon the recommendation of the Department Head and approval by the City Manager, an Administrative Analyst II may advance to a Senior Analyst upon demonstrating the abilities and competencies necessary to perform the full range of Senior Analyst duties, meeting the minimum qualifications for the position and successfully completing an approved career progression plan developed by the Department Head in conjunction with the incumbent.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. 

• Assists management staff in developing and implementing special programs and/or studies.
• Makes recommendations for revisions in programs, policies, or procedures.
• Receives and attempts to resolve problems or concerns from the general public or other City departments.
• Maintains statistics and other department or program related records.
• Administers, coordinates, and promotes the activities or special programs unique to the department assigned.
• Prepares purchase orders and track department and/or program expenditures.
• Assists with budget preparation and monitoring.

Administrative Analyst I Full Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1223634

Administrative Analyst II Full Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1223637

Senior Analyst Full Job Description: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/westsacramento/classspecs/1246519

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Administrative Analyst I

Education:  Sixty (60) college semester units.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience in a private or public agency in the area of general administration, program promotion, or high level clerical. An additional two (2) years of experience as described above may be substituted for each thirty (30) units of the educational requirement. A Bachelor's Degree may be substituted for the entire experience requirement.

Administrative Analyst II

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or related field.

Experience: Four (4) years of full time increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in a private or public agency. An additional two (2) years of experience equivalent to that of an Administrative Analyst I may be substituted for each sixty (60) units of the educational requirement. 

Senior Analyst

Education:  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration or related field.

Experience:  Six (6) years of full time increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience in a private or public agency. A graduate degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:  If assigned duties require driving, possession of a valid Class "3" or "C" California driver's license.  

WORKING CONDITIONS: May serve as staff to commissions and may be required to attend off-hour meetings. Depending upon department assigned, may be required to pass a background check and/or drug screening.