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Management Analyst

Salary

$88,316.80 - $107,348.80 Annually

Location

La Mesa City Hall, CA

Job Type

Regular Full-Time

Job Number

25-47

Department

Public Works Engineering

Opening Date

11/14/2025

Closing Date

11/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Summary

Do you want to be part of an exciting, forward-thinking team making a difference in local government? The City of La Mesa is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Management Analyst to contribute to innovative projects, streamline operations, and support effective decision-making within our Public Works Department.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is responsible for the design, maintenance, operations and improvement of the City’s infrastructure including streets, storm drains, public facilities, and capital projects. It also manages traffic safety programs, and environmental compliance.

The Management Analyst will play a key role in helping the Department deliver efficient, high-quality services through strong project coordination, data-driven analysis, and effective communication with residents, consultants, and other agencies.

The City of La Mesa is committed to delivering the highest standards of service to enhance the quality of life for its citizens through the engineering, construction, and maintenance of the city's infrastructure in an efficient and effective manner, all while actively engaging the community.

The successful candidate will perform a wide variety of complex and diverse professional-level analytical and administrative duties as requested by higher-level management in the Public Works Department, other departments or major divisions including special projects, research studies, budget analysis, and other specialized functions as assigned; coordinate and perform a variety of contract and grant administration duties; prepare various reports to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations; coordinate assigned activities with other departments, divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; provide information and assistance to the public regarding assigned programs and services; and perform other duties as required.

Employees in this classification receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the work unit's operating procedures and policies. Work is typically reviewed only on completion and for overall results.

The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

+ Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.

+ Experience managing contracts, agreements (joint-use, facility use, third-party), requests for proposals (RFPs), and ensuring compliance.

+ Experience with grant funding.

+ Hands-on leadership and supervisory skills to plan, direct, and evaluate the work performed by a team of multi-generational administrative workforce.

+ Expertise pertaining to fiscal, accounting, and budget management

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills

The schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. and alternate Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Key Responsibilities

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Management is not precluded from assigning other related functions not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment for the position.

+ Perform a wide variety of professional level research, administrative, and analytical duties in support of various administrative operations and activities within assigned area of responsibility including special projects, research studies, budget analysis, and other specialized functions.

+ Prepare and present comprehensive technical, administrative, and financial analytical and statistical reports that present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and present and justify conclusions, forecasts, and recommendations based on data summaries and other findings.

+ Implement new systems, methods and procedures; monitor program progress in meeting goals and objectives; conduct updates with management staff to inform and advise on project progress; making adjustments as necessary.

+ Participate in the budget development and administration for assigned area of responsibility; analyze proposed capital, personnel, operating, and maintenance expenditures; prepare reports and analyses related to impact of budgetary decisions; prepare multi-year financial forecasts; track and monitor budget expenditures.

+ Plan, coordinate and evaluate activities associated with assigned contracts; participate in research and evaluation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements; assist in contract negotiations and administration; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.

+ Oversee assigned services and project activities with other City groups, boards, committees, task forces, external organizations, and the general public.

+ As assigned, plan, coordinate, evaluate, and participate in special projects including research of new programs and services, budget analysis and preparation, and feasibility analyses; prepare and present reports.

+ Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational issues.

+ Provide assistance in resolving operational and administrative issues; identify issues and conduct research to find alternative solutions; make and assist in the implementation of recommendations.

+ Coordinate grant application activities; prepare, write, and review, grant applications; monitor existing programs for compliance with regulations.

+ Analyze federal, state, and local legislative proposals for impacts on assigned operations.

+ Serve as a liaison with public and private organizations, community groups, and other social organizations; provide information and serve as a resource.

+ Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and developments within assigned area of responsibility.

+ Maintain awareness of federal, state and local regulations.

+ Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen complaints and inquiries.

+ Perform related duties as required.

For more detailed information, please review the detailed job description. (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lamesa/classspecs/747466?keywords=management%20analyst&pagetype=classSpecifications)

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education/Training:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a closely related field. Master's degree is desirable.

Experience:

At least three (3) years of increasingly responsible and recent experience performing professional-level administrative, analytical and/or budgetary work, preferably in a local government environment. Supervisory experience is desirable.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate and valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of:

+ Principles and practices of public administration.

+ Methods and techniques of data collection, analysis, interpretation and report preparation.

+ Policies and procedures of assigned department.

+ Federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, and regulations related to assignment.

+ Methods and techniques of statistical and financial analysis.

+ Principles and methods of statistical measurement, cost analysis and fiscal planning.

+ Principles and practices used in grant development and administration.

+ Computer equipment and software applications related to assignment.

+ Principles and practices of modern office methods and procedures.

+ English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills and Abilities to:

+ Perform a full range of responsible analytical and administrative duties in support of assigned programs, functions and department involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.

+ Research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues.

+ Assist in the preparation and monitoring of the department budget.

+ Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.

+ Interpret, apply and explain pertinent Federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations as well as City and department policies and procedures.

+ Work independently and with minimal supervision; work with complete discretion and confidentiality.

+ Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

+ Create, maintain and access database files.

+ Maintain confidentiality of privileged information.

+ Keep work related records and prepare reports using a computer.

+ Make sound judgments and decisions within established guidelines.

+ Organize and implement projects, operations, and activities related to work assignments.

+ Manage competing priorities; organize workload to ensure responsibilities are carried out in a timely manner.

+ Work independently and as a member of a team.

+ Establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

+ Communicate clearly, concisely and effectively, both orally and in writing.

+ Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Environment: Standard office setting; incumbents may be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends and may be required to travel outside City boundaries to attend meetings.

Physical: Incumbents require sufficient mobility to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; ability to communicate verbally to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations and meetings.

Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents and to operate assigned equipment.

Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Examination Process

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire by the closing deadline of Sunday, November 30, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. "See Attached" or "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for a supplemental question that requires a written answer and may result in disqualification. Please include a cover letter and resume. Only candidates whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the City will be invited to participate in the examination process for this position. The examination process may consist of any or all of the following components: written exam, practical skills assessment, writing assignment, and appraisal interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 8, 2025. Eligible candidates will be notified when testing/interview dates have been established.

NOTE: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background investigation and employment history verification.

Management benefits are provided at the direction of the City Manager. The City Manager may periodically adjust the Management benefits package. Although Management employees are not represented, certain Management benefits are administered according to the terms of other bargaining unit MOUs. These MOUs and applicable policies and procedures may be consulted for guidance when determining if/how other benefits afforded to represented employees should be applied to Management employees. Exceptions to Management benefits, as summarized in the benefit summary (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/23958/Management-Benefits-Jan-2025-PDF) , may be made by the City Manager. In the case of any dispute or question concerning the application of Management benefits, the matter shall be decided by the City Manager.

Please click here (https://www.cityoflamesa.us/DocumentCenter/View/23958/Management-Benefits-Jan-2025-PDF) for the Management benefit summary.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

+ Yes

+ No

02

I have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in:

+ Public Administration

+ Business Administration

+ Closely Related Field

+ No Degree

03

If you selected “Closely Related Field” in question #2, please indicate the field.

04

Please indicate the number of years of recent experience you have performing increasingly responsible professional-level administrative, analytical and/or budgetary work.

+ Over 5 Years

+ 5 Years

+ 3-4 Years

+ Less Than 3 Years

+ No Experience

05

Do you have experience in any of the following settings? (check all that apply):

+ Local Government

+ State or Federal Government

+ Public Utility

+ School District

+ None of the Above

06

How many years of experience do you have performing professional-level administrative analytical, and/or budgetary work?

+ Less Than 6 Months

+ 1-2 Years

+ 3-5 Years

+ 5 or more Years

+ I have no experience in the above-mentioned areas.

07

For the years of experience in each area referenced in question #6, please list your job title, employer where you gained the experience, and years of experience for each area. If no experience in these areas, please type "N/A".

08

Please indicate the functional areas you have DIRECT experience working in (check all that apply):

+ Grant Administration (preparing, writing, reviewing and monitoring grant applications)

+ Contract Administration (negotiating, analyzing, implementing and monitoring contracts)

+ Nonprofit Budget Development and Administration

+ Monitoring and administering various funding sources for capital improvement programs

+ No Experience

09

For each of the functional areas you checked in Question #8, please list your job title, employer where you gained the experience, the number of years of experience you have in each area and your role and level of involvement. Please be thorough in your response. If you selected "No Experience" on Question #8, then enter N/A below.

10

Please describe in detail your experience preparing complex and comprehensive technical, administrative and financial, analytical and statistical reports, including your experience presenting and explaining conclusions, forecasts and recommendations based on data summaries and other findings. In addition, indicate the number of years of experience you have performed these duties.

11

Please describe in detail your experience writing and presenting complex staff reports and/or memos containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content for higher-level management staff. In addition, indicate the number of years of experience you have performed these duties.

12

Please indicate your level of expertise using Microsoft Word in a work environment (candidates invited to participate in the recruitment process will be required to take a Microsoft Word skills test):

+ Advanced (watermarks, mail merge, headers/footers)

+ Intermediate (tables, fonts, bullets, margins, shading)

+ Beginner (typing basic memos and correspondence)

+ No Experience

13

Please indicate your level of expertise using Microsoft Excel in a work environment (candidates invited to participate in the recruitment process will be required to take a Microsoft Excel skills test):

+ Advanced (array formulas, nested formulas, named ranges and tables, advanced charts)

+ Intermediate (filters, linking formulas, conditional formatting, pivot tables)

+ Beginner (basic formulas, formatting, basic charts)

+ No Experience

14

In addition to completing this application form and responding to the supplemental application questions, I understand that a cover letter and resume are required and have included the attachments with my application materials.

+ Yes

+ No

15

APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - NOTIFICATION VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL (E-MAIL): The City of La Mesa Human Resources Division uses e-mail to notify our applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of your application. Therefore, as an applicant, you are hereby advised of the following: 1. Ensure that the e-mail address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. Do not share e-mail addresses. Spam or other filters should be adjusted to accept our e-mails. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our e-mail notifications, i.e., for the non-delivery of e-mail or if you fail to check your e-mail inbox on a timely basis, etc. 2. Carefully read any notices that we send in a timely manner. Follow further instructions, if any. We recommend that you print and keep a hard copy of our notices for your records. I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to the above.

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

City of La Mesa

Address

8130 Allison Avenue La Mesa, California, 91942

Phone

619-667-1175

Website

https://www.cityoflamesa.gov/

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