Posting number: 265014Z4
Department: City Attorney
Division: Administration
Job classification: ADMINISTRATIVE ANALYST II (Z)
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Administration, Executive Management, Miscellaneous
The City Attorney’s Office seeks an Administrative Analyst II to support its Departmental Services and Administration division by reviewing legal service requests, prescreening agreements for completeness and compliance, and assisting in the preparation and coordination of documents requiring legal review. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and responding to Public Records Requests, drafting and/or preparing agenda items for City Council meetings, and assisting with special projects as assigned. Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with solid institutional knowledge of City processes and procedures, are essential for success in this role.
Under direction, to perform or coordinate a variety of routine and complex administrative, operational, research, financial, and analytical tasks and projects; and perform related work as required.
Conducts research and analysis; prepares written reports; assists with the preparation of and may give presentations to a variety of audiences, including but not limited to the City Council; assists with the implementation, evaluation and development of proposed and existing policies, procedures, and practices, including routine personnel policy; prepares budgets or coordinates budget preparation, monitors expenditures, and may assist with development, implementation and monitoring of performance measurements; reviews and analyzes legislation and writes legislative correspondence; responds to departmental and citizen inquiries; may assist with or develop, implement, and monitor contracts; may assist with or prepare applications for and monitor grants; may conduct community outreach or coordinate community programs; may supervise, train, or evaluate employees; may make effective recommendations regarding promotion, transfer, and disciplinary action, up to and including termination; may serve as staff to elected officials; drives on City business.
Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration, governmental budgeting, and fiscal management; principles and practices of sound personnel management and supervision; research methods and analytic techniques; applicable federal, state, and local laws and legislation and the legislative process; principles and practices of public speaking; modern office methods and procedures; spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in operating modern computers and related software; understanding and accurately following oral and written instructions; exercising independent judgement and making decisions based on standard policy and procedures.
Ability to conduct research, analyze data, and problem solve; prepare budgets or coordinate budget preparation and analyze complex financial and budgetary statements and reports; effectively coordinate projects; prepare written reports and related documents; make effective oral presentations; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; effectively manage and motivate employees; review and evaluate employees’ job performance and make recommendations for development; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public, and outside agencies; work independently using appropriate initiative to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines receive confidential information and maintain confidentiality; be well organized, reliable, and detail-oriented.
Education/Training: Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for acceptable job performance as determined by the City. Example combination includes, but is not limited to graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, or a work-related field, and one year of experience in administrative, budget, or personnel analysis. NOTE: A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public administration or work-related field may be substituted for six months of experience.
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Nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the Verdugo Mountains in the heart of Los Angeles County, the City of Burbank covers 17.16 square miles and is part of the “Tri-Cities” area along with neighboring Glendale and Pasadena. The City is characterized by a strong sense of community and is home to 108,000 residents with a daytime population of up to 200,000.
Burbank’s strong entertainment base is anchored by some of the biggest names in the business, including, among others, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Warner Bros., ABC, iHeart Radio, Nickelodeon Animation, Dick Clark Productions, and the Cartoon Network. While this City has earned its nickname as “Media Capital of the World,” other businesses and industries including manufacturing, retail, banking/finance, and hospital/medical facilities also have a notable presence here. Together, approximately 12,400 business firms and public agencies located within the City provide an average of 120,000 jobs.
Burbank is a full-service Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. Five City Council Members serve staggered, four-year terms, and each year the Mayor is chosen by the Council as the presiding officer. In addition to carrying out traditional legislative duties for this full-service municipality, the Council also serves as the governing body for the Burbank Housing Authority, Burbank Parking Authority, and Public Financing Authority.
The City of Burbank is proud to have a long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of service to both residents and the business community.
