Management Analyst I (CIP)

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 32,042 - 51,577; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County is seeking an entry-level professional for the CIP (Watershed Management) division. The role involves observing operations, supporting administrative tasks, and learning the department through hands-on experience in a busy urban environment.

You will assist with research, data collection, and analysis to inform programs and policies, while coordinating mailroom operations and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration or related field required.
• Entry-level professional position, previous work experience preferred.
• Equivalents by education, training, and experience accepted to meet requirements.

Responsibilities

• Observes and performs the work of various positions to gain experience and learn operations.
• Supervise and manage mailroom operations and staff, including monitoring of costs and monthly reporting.
• Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and management studies to improve operations and services.
• Coordinates or implements special projects, assists in planning, design and evaluation of projects.
• Provides research and analytical support for strategic and long-range planning.

Skills

Administrative tasks

Data analysis

Customer service

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration or related field

Job description

Vacancy is in CIP (Watershed Management)

Salary Range: $23.26/hour - $37.44/hour Salary Grade: 15 FLSA: Nonexempt

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct works simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedure manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Observesandperformstheworkofvariouspositionsinthedepartmentinordertogainexperience and learn about operations. Duties may include any combination of administrative and clerical tasks, professionalanalysis and customerserviceappropriatetotheassignedpositionandabilities of the individual. Supervise and manage mailroom operations and staff to include monitoring of

Cost center expenses and monthly reporting.Familiarize/Monitor/Manage City Works Maintenance Application.

Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and/or management studies in order to learn about departmental operations, programs, and services; compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service and/or optimize the use of resources; and develops recommendations for changes in departmental policies and procedures.

Performs tasks associated with the coordination or implementation of special projects for the department, including special events, introduction of new programs, and various professional services; participates in the planning, design, and evaluation of the project; assists in defining the scope of the project; identifies and recommends proper allocation of financial, material, and human resources committed to the project; formulates possible solutions or alternatives to service delivery; and provides administrative support to the project as needed.

Provides research and analytical assistance to the department managers in support of strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations; participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; and researches pending legislation or other developments at the state and federal level that may impact the department.

Responds to complaints and questions related to County or department operations, activities, or other issues; and provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Participates in various meetings, functions, and events as appropriate; receives information about departmental operations; and participates in discussions and decisions.

Keeps the director or the assigned supervisor apprised of all activities; and may be required to submit periodic reports detailing activities and observations of the work performed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration or a related field required; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

License or Certification Required: None.