Bilingual Policy & Budget Analyst

The County of Santa Clara; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Policy Analyst for the Office of County Supervisor Otto Lee to perform budget and policy analysis in land use, fiscal and government operations, and to provide constituent services and community outreach.

This is a full-time extra-help, at-will position with no overtime; there is potential for conversion to a full-time benefited role, and a benefits package may apply later.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Organizational proficiency, including the abilities to prioritize, handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a diverse team.
• Read and summarize a significant volume of complex information.
• Think creatively and articulate thoughts clearly, including in public settings.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal planning, zoning, and housing policy and ordinances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs Suite, and social media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Policy Analysis — provide the Supervisor with strong policy analysis within the issue areas of responsibility, including evaluating budgetary, legislative, and community impacts. Draft background memos, talking points, and provide staffing as needed.
• Community Outreach — provide staff support to the Supervisor at meetings and events, coordinate and attend stakeholder meetings on behalf of the Supervisor, and develop positive working relationships with community members and department leaders. The Policy Analyst will also provide issue-area specific content for the Supervisor’s newsletter, social media, and website.
• Constituent Services and Casework Management — respond to constituents seeking help, including providing information and facilitating communication with County departments and agencies.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational proficiency

Task prioritization

Independent work

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Public speaking

Policy knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Social media platforms

Job description

The County of Santa Clara seeks a Policy Analyst for the Office of County Supervisor Otto Lee to perform budget and policy analysis in land use, fiscal and government operations, and to provide constituent services and community outreach.

This is a full-time extra-help, at-will position with no overtime; there is potential for conversion to a full-time benefited role, and a benefits package may apply later.