Temporary Management Analyst

The Temporary Management Analyst position will assist with major work plan projects with the Parks and Community Services Department. This position is temporary for 2025-2026. Salary range listed is based on the 2024 salary rate and subject to salary scale increases in 2025.

Engages in researching, analyzing, and developing Parks and Community Services policies, programs and service levels. Responsible for oversight and coordination of assigned projects, initiatives and programs. Primary projects for 2025-2026 include Department municipal code rewrites, City-wide homeless coordination efforts, and facility feasibility studies and/or design for potential new community centers and related facilities.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for researching, preparing, and presenting information to Division, Department, and City staff, and outside agencies or groups regarding new or existing programs related to the areas of: department administration, parks management, recreation services or community services. Develop and assist in the implementation of new programs to meet overall Council, City, and Department goals. Program areas may include but not be limited to community engagement, monitoring productivity and assisting in budget development.

Essential Functions

• Analyze operational and management policies and programming.
• Develop position papers, letters, memoranda and presentations to appropriate audiences, including the public.
• Assist Department personnel in the training, use, and operation of computer programs and spreadsheets relating to productivity, timekeeping, budget, project, or other management systems.
• Develop systems to evaluate goal accomplishment, productivity and track programmatic performance.
• Represent the Department or City with regional and professional organizations; attend meetings and conferences, serve on committees and workgroups.
• Prepare and manage vendor, construction, or professional services contracts as assigned.
• Assist with public relations for the Department or City Manager's Office: Conduct Department orientations, draft press releases, post on social media, answer community inquiries, write proclamations and resolve community member complaints.
• Undertake critical research projects as assigned. Compile information and make recommendations.
• Compile budget data and statistics, develop and analyze budget components, write budget support materials.
• Fosters a positive and supportive work environment; promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, contributing to an environment of respectful living and working in a multicultural society.
• Performs functions as assigned in the City's emergency response plan in the event of an emergency.

• Skill in developing and presenting material for the purpose of clearly informing various audiences about the City's and Departments' policies and programs in technical areas of responsibility.
• Ability to gather data from many sources, synthesize information and make recommendations based upon solid research and analysis.
• Ability to coordinate activities with all levels of the City organization and with outside agencies and jurisdictions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other members of a technical service-oriented team.
• Ability to initiate new ideas and approaches to organizational, financial, and policy concerns.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, set and meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Must possess excellent business math skills.
• Experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database computer applications.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of materials and situations encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Finance, Planning, parks and recreation, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years' experience involving implementation of programs and procedures.
• Or: In place of the above requirements, the incumbent may possess any combination of relevant education and experience which would demonstrate the individual's knowledge, skill, and ability to proficiently perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and ability to remain insurable under the City's insurance to operate motor vehicles.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Working Conditions
Work will be performed mostly in an office setting and occasionally in the field. In the office, long periods of time may be spent sitting. Often, work may be at a computer terminal for several hours at a time. In the field, must be willing to work in inclement weather. Must be able to walk, climb, bend, and stoop to complete tasks. May occasionally have to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

This position is required to attend occasional night or weekend meetings as directed.

Selection Process
Position requires a resume and cover letter (letter of interest) for consideration of application. Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter. Applicants who are selected for testing will be invited by phone or email. Job open until filled with first review of applicants by December 24, 2024.

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