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Posted : Monday, October 30, 2023 07:37 PM
The San Mateo Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) is seeking well-qualified candidates for the position of Management Analyst.
This position will serve an integral role in analysis, policy planning, regulatory and other functions of LAFCo.
Under general direction of the LAFCo Executive Officer, the Management Analyst will provide a wide variety of administrative, research, analytical, and work-flow support and other related tasks in support of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of San Mateo County; a variety of specialized studies of local government involving data collection and analysis, report preparation and public contact; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records; foster cooperative working relationships County, cities and special districts and acts as liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.
About LAFCo LAFCo is an independent commission with jurisdiction over the boundaries of cities and special districts in San Mateo County.
The Commission contracts with the County of San Mateo for staff services including the Executive Officer, Management Analyst, Clerk and Legal Counsel.
The Management Analyst will work closely with County personnel in a variety of departments as well as city and special district personnel and the public.
Examples of projects include processing city and special district annexation applications, preparing municipal service reviews and sphere of influence updates for cities and special districts and assisting property owners in the annexation application process.
For more information please visit www.
sanmateolafco.
org The Ideal Candidate should have the knowledge, skills and ability to and of: Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration and program management.
A politically astute, strategic thinker and planner.
Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Able to develop and persuasively communicate to diverse audiences an innovative vision and to motivate others to achieve that vision.
Open minded, creative, and comfortable with change.
Firm, fair, and a responsive consensus builder.
A quick learner that is able to work independently and as part of a small team.
Basic principles and practices of local government administration and organization.
Sources and availability of information; methods of report presentation as it relates to assigned work unit.
Principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting.
Principles and practices of organizational analysis, performance reviews, and human resource planning.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Analyze a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations.
Prepare clear and compelling staff reports and make presentations.
Perform the full range of the assigned duties under minimal supervision.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, urban planning or a related field.
At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level, and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.
Knowledge of: Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
Principles of mathematical and statistical computations.
Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to the organization, financing, and functions of cities and special districts.
Principles and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration.
State and local laws and guidelines relating to environmental protection.
Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration.
Common computer systems and applications, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software.
Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; and public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
Ability to: Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department.
Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and/or fiscal reporting activities.
Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex and specialized problems.
Learn Local Agency Formation Commission laws, practices, and procedures.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Application/Examination Open and Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview which may include a pre-interview exercise (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11:59 PM PST Application Screening: Week of April 22 - 25, 2024 Civil Service Panel Interview: May 8 and/or 9, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (04042024) (Management Analyst - D181)
This position will serve an integral role in analysis, policy planning, regulatory and other functions of LAFCo.
Under general direction of the LAFCo Executive Officer, the Management Analyst will provide a wide variety of administrative, research, analytical, and work-flow support and other related tasks in support of the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo) of San Mateo County; a variety of specialized studies of local government involving data collection and analysis, report preparation and public contact; develops, summarizes, and maintains administrative and fiscal records; foster cooperative working relationships County, cities and special districts and acts as liaison with various community, public, and regulatory agencies; and performs related work as required.
About LAFCo LAFCo is an independent commission with jurisdiction over the boundaries of cities and special districts in San Mateo County.
The Commission contracts with the County of San Mateo for staff services including the Executive Officer, Management Analyst, Clerk and Legal Counsel.
The Management Analyst will work closely with County personnel in a variety of departments as well as city and special district personnel and the public.
Examples of projects include processing city and special district annexation applications, preparing municipal service reviews and sphere of influence updates for cities and special districts and assisting property owners in the annexation application process.
For more information please visit www.
sanmateolafco.
org The Ideal Candidate should have the knowledge, skills and ability to and of: Knowledgeable of advanced principles and practices of public administration and program management.
A politically astute, strategic thinker and planner.
Able to analyze complex problems accurately, develop practical recommendations, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Able to develop and persuasively communicate to diverse audiences an innovative vision and to motivate others to achieve that vision.
Open minded, creative, and comfortable with change.
Firm, fair, and a responsive consensus builder.
A quick learner that is able to work independently and as part of a small team.
Basic principles and practices of local government administration and organization.
Sources and availability of information; methods of report presentation as it relates to assigned work unit.
Principles of financial administration, including public budgeting and reporting.
Principles and practices of organizational analysis, performance reviews, and human resource planning.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Analyze a wide variety of moderate to complex administrative/operational problems and make effective operational and/or procedural recommendations.
Prepare clear and compelling staff reports and make presentations.
Perform the full range of the assigned duties under minimal supervision.
NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, urban planning or a related field.
At least one year of professional administrative experience is typically required at the Associate Management Analyst level, and at least 3 years for the Management Analyst level.
Knowledge of: Project and/or program management, analytical processes, and report preparation techniques.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis, evaluation, development, and implementation of programs, policies, and procedures.
Principles of mathematical and statistical computations.
Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures.
English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation.
Federal, State, and local laws and regulations relating to the organization, financing, and functions of cities and special districts.
Principles and practices of public administration as applied to operational unit and program administration.
State and local laws and guidelines relating to environmental protection.
Sources of information related to a broad range of county programs, services, and administration.
Common computer systems and applications, including Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software.
Principles and practices of contract administration and evaluation; and public agency budget development and administration, and sound financial management policies and procedures.
Recent and on-going developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned division.
Record keeping principles and procedures.
Techniques for effectively representing the County in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations.
Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
Ability to: Assist in the development of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the department.
Coordinate and oversee programmatic administrative, budgeting, and/or fiscal reporting activities.
Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex and specialized problems.
Learn Local Agency Formation Commission laws, practices, and procedures.
Evaluate and develop improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods.
Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
Operate and maintain modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications programs.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Plan, organize, and carry out assignments from management staff with minimal direction.
Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations.
Effectively represent the department and the County in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, and various businesses, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
Application/Examination Open and Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination.
The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.
Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview which may include a pre-interview exercise (weight: 100%).
Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations.
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense.
IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.
smcgov.
org to apply.
Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Final Filing Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 11:59 PM PST Application Screening: Week of April 22 - 25, 2024 Civil Service Panel Interview: May 8 and/or 9, 2024 San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay.
With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.
The County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity in order to ensure that all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment.
The County seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community.
We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Eighty percent of employees surveyed stated that they would recommend the County as a great place to work.
San Mateo County is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels.
Analyst: Sedrick Dixon (04042024) (Management Analyst - D181)
• Phone : NA
• Location : County of San Mateo Human Resources Department 455 County Center Redwood City,California, San Mateo, CA
• Post ID: 9143065658
