ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ANALYST

**THIS POSITION IS FOR CURRENT CITY OF MILWAUKEE EMPLOYEES ONLY.**

The Environmental Policy Analyst develops strategies to secure funding, prepare and monitor grants, and research alternative funding sources for Department of Public Works (DPW) short- and long-term goals.

Grant Application and Monitoring

• Develop strategies to secure funding for programs related to the various sections of DPW-Operations.
• Compile information and submit grant application materials for division grants and grant applications.
• Ensure grant documentation and spending is entered and tracked in line with best practices, grant guidelines, and City policies and procedures.

Policy/Data Analysis

• Conduct complex policy, operational, organizational, and fiscal analysis.
• Make recommendations on and report on policy initiatives that maximize the efforts of the DPW and the City of Milwaukee.
• Prepare reports, ordinances, resolutions, and correspondence.
• Conduct periodic audits of various programs, systems, and processes throughout the division.

Record Retention

• Work with the City Records Center to ensure divisional retention schedules are current.
• Advise division managers on proper record retention practices and schedules.

Partnerships

• Identify citywide initiatives and non-profit collaborations that promote public-private partnerships.
• Attend meetings, demonstrations, and lectures and review job-related materials for continuous learning.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Please be advised that you are required to have received either both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine prior to your employment start date or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to your employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here.

1. Regular status as City of Milwaukee employee, having successfully completed a probationary period for a civil service position, or status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position.
2. Bachelor's degree in public administration, environmental policy, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
3. Two years of professional experience as a policy analyst performing duties related to this position.
4. Valid driver’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

• Master's degree in public administration or related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Technical

• Knowledge of grant funding, development, and reporting requirements and best practices.
• Ability to analyze complex situations, diagnose problems, and formulate solutions.
• Ability to share passion about protecting the environment and improving Milwaukee.
• Ability to accurately compile and analyze reports and energy and financial data.
• Knowledge of public and fiscal policy.
• Knowledge of strategies for building successful public-private partnerships.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and the reporting of financial data.
• Knowledge of mathematics and the ability to make accurate calculations.
• Proficiency using work processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and database software as well as the Internet.
• Ability to read and interpret contracts, grants, reports, and legal documents.

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to present technical data and findings in a concise and clear manner before various audiences.
• Ability to credibly write reports, business correspondence, email messages, and procedural or training manuals that can be understood by individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer interactions and to respond professionally to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with job-related workgroups, committees, community organizations, agencies, and partners.
• Ability to practice active listening by giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, and asking questions as appropriate.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones’ own.

Professional Development and Judgment

• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to achieve objectives within deadlines.
• Ability to complete tasks thoroughly and accurately.
• Proficiency in project management skills.
• Ability to remain objective and open to others' views and contribute to building a positive team spirit.
• Ability to use sound judgment and explain reasoning for decisions.
• Ability to pursue training and development opportunities and strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.

The current salary range (Pay Range 2GX) is $53,548-$74,974 annually, and the resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $55,155-$77,223 annually. Appointment will be made in accordance with the City of Milwaukee salary ordinance.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of related education, experience and accomplishments, an evaluation of written communication, interviews, and/or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations and the Department of Public Works-Operations Division reserve the right to call only the most qualified candidates to proceed in the selection process. Information from the selection process will be used to make a hiring decision. Selected candidates will be transferred and/or promoted to the position.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the selection process at the time and place designated by the hiring authority.

NOTE: Transfer/Promotional Opportunities and Promotional Examinations are not open to Milwaukee Public Schools employees or to the public. Only current City of Milwaukee employees and civilian personnel in MFD and MPD hired through a City Service Commission process who have successfully passed a probationary period for a Civil Service position or who have status as a City of Milwaukee employee in a fixed term position will be considered. Individuals with exempt, provisional, temporary, or emergency appointments are not eligible for transfer.

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting https://www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.

• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

EEO Code = 204

The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.