Knowledge:
Assistant Departmental Administrative Analyst
- Some knowledge of research principles and methods;
- Some knowledge of administrative survey and evaluative principles and techniques;
- Some knowledge of communication skills and techniques required for gathering, evaluating and transmitting information, and effective interviewing at all functioning levels of the department or other public or private agencies;
- Some knowledge of modern office methods and procedures;
- Some knowledge of budgeting procedures (for designated positions);
- Some knowledge of statistical methods;
- Some knowledge of the application of data processing to department operations.
Departmental Administrative Analyst
- Working knowledge of the above.
Ability to:
- Define problem areas;
- Collect, interpret and evaluate data;
- Project consequences of recommendations;
- Coordinate visual observation, oral and/or written communications into concise, descriptive and sometimes standardized written or oral formats that relate to the essential theme or objective and reflect continuity of thought;
- Work tactfully with others to achieve work objectives and resolve conflicting views;
- Act as liaison to advise and/or resolve existing differences between divisions, supervisor and/or subordinates;
- Interpret laws, legislation, ordinances, administrative policies and procedures;
- Input, access and analyze data using a computer.
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience, that would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Assistant Departmental Administrative Analyst: Equivalent to graduation from college with completion of college level or equivalent level courses in Principles and Techniques of Public Administration, Management Principles and Techniques, Administrative Analysis or Problem Solving Techniques, Principles and Practices of Organization, Business Law, and Principles and Techniques of Supervision, or closely related subject matter area.
Departmental Administrative Analyst: Two years of experience performing duties comparable to an Assistant Departmental Administrative Analyst in Santa Cruz County.