Department Analyst I/II
County of Marin San Rafael, California, United States
- Location: San Rafael, California, United States
- Categories: Administrative Analysis and Research
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: May 14, 2025
Job Description:
Department Analyst I/II
Description
ABOUT USAt the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
Department of Public Works: Our employees provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin’s unsurpassed beauty. Click on the “DPW” link to learn more about our department and the people who make our organization a great place to work: DPW
ABOUT THE POSITION
There is currently one (1) Full Time Department Analyst I/II vacancy in the Department of Public Works . Candidates will be considered for the level (s) for which they meet minimum qualifications.
The Department Analyst I/II resides in the Department of Public Works, Accounting & Budget Division and is under the general direction of the Administrative Services Officer. The Department Analyst I/II will work closely with various program/project managers, division managers, and lead staff for the Capital Improvement, Road Program, and Water Resources/Flood Control, and internal/external agencies to ensure compliance and efficiency of programs, systems, and departmental operations.
ABOUT YOU
Our highly qualified candidate is highly organized, has exceptional attention to detail, strong time management skills, possesses excellent written and oral communication skills, is an analytical thinker, proactive, flexible in their approach to their work, and can solve problems creatively. The candidate will need to have experience with working successfully in a team environment and will also need to work independently. This person must develop and maintain positive working relationships with everyone. Our ideal candidate knows what it takes to manage a successful project. We are looking for someone to support the development in support of work plan processes, including identifying and developing clear priorities.
The highly qualified candidate must have a strong knowledge/experience in ERP, Cost Accounting and Project Management systems, and experience with preparing governmental accounting and financial reporting.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Principles and practices of business and public administration.
- Principles and practices of work planning, data collection and analysis, project management and research methodology.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Plan, organize, and conduct research and analytical studies.
- Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other departments, community members and organizations, public and private agencies, and local, state and federal agencies.
- Effectively represent assigned programs, the department and County in meetings and presentations.
Department Analyst I: Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work. Professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program planning or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Department Analyst II: In addition to the above, two years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research analysis; strategic planning; or closely related work.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .
Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
Closing Date/Time: 5/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific