Administrative Analyst III
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Job Location:
Walnut Creek, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 107870 - 145906
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Description
The City of Walnut Creek is recruiting two (2) full-time Administrative Analysts: one within the City Managers Office which is an at-will appointment serving at the will of the City Manager and another within the Public Works Department.
Salary
The current salary range for Administrative Analyst I is $107870 to $129798 annually. The range for Administrative Analyst II is $121055 to $145906 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications.The department will determine placement at a I or II depending on knowledge skills abilities and experience. Years of experience will be considered but it is not the only factor.
Closing DateThe closing date for this recruitment is Sunday October 26 2025 at 11:59 PM PST.
However this job announcement may close at any time without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received prior to the closing date.Whats great about these opportunities:
- Excellent salary and benefits;
- Flexible and hybrid work schedule options are available; and
- Paid professional development training and certifications.
About the City
Spanning 19.5 square miles the communitys sprawling landscapes warm weather diverse dining options and thriving shopping districts make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. With a rare blend of 2800 acres of open space a vibrant downtown a business park premier healthcare facilities and a performing arts center Walnut Creek offers something for everyone!
The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect integrity excellence teamwork and creativity. CARE the Citys robust award-winning employee engagement initiative focuses on three key areas: providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.About the Departments
City Managers Office
The City Managers Office oversees the activities of city departments implements policies set by the city council and ensures that City services are efficiently delivered.
The four divisions in the City Managers Office include the City Clerks Office Economic Development Communications & Community Outreach and a division comprised of Risk Management Sustainability and Climate Action and Emergency Preparedness. The City Managers Office has 21.5 authorized full-time employees for FY 2025 and a FY 2025 department budget of $10.2 million.
TheCity Managers Office strives to continually enhance the quality of life of all residents supports the policy objectives of the City Council and provides leadership and support to all City departments. The Administrative Analyst will work to further the commitment to make a difference in the community and the organization.Public Works Department
The Public Works Departmentprovides a wide variety of services that improve the quality of community life in Walnut Creek including engineering services maintenance of parks and open space public facilities and buildings traffic signals streets and drainage vehicles and equipment parking garages and meters as well as administering a Clean Water program.
The three divisions in Public Works include Engineering Services Maintenance Operations and Park and Open Space. Public Works has 106 authorized full-time employees for FY 2025 and a FY 2025 department operating budget of $19 million.About the Positions
These positions may be filled at an Administrative Analyst I or II level. Administrative Analyst I is the entry-level class and Administrative Analyst II is experienced and performs at a more independent responsible and difficult or complex level.
Under general supervision an Administrative Analyst I performs a variety of professional administrative and analytical work; conducts various studies of municipal programs operations services and policies; and may have programmatic responsibilities.
Under administrative direction an Administrative Analyst II provides a variety of professional administrative staff support; manages projects and programs; conducts comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal programs operations services and policies; and supervises assigned staff.
These positions require full-time in-office work for the first six months with the potential to work remotely one day per week thereafter depending on department needs.The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is analytical; detail-orientated; politically astute; a quick learner; and is comfortable in a dynamic fast-paced environment. They will also have experience writing reports and creating presentations. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with a growth mindset.Representative Duties
Agenda Review
- Assist with reviewing all agenda items for City Council meetings.
- Work with Department Directors and Managers to finalize staff reports.
- Provide high-level review of staff reports for clarity understanding and accuracy.
Budget Management
- Analyze track and monitor department budgets.
- Coordinate quarterly updates with Division Managers and provide reports and analysis to department leaders and the Administrative Services Department.
- Coordinate and manage Citys Emergency Operations Plan and citywide integrated preparedness training plan (City Managers Office Only).
- Coordinate and manage tabletop and live drills and exercises.
- Work with Contra Costa County Office of Emergency Services and Contra Costa Fire community partners and stakeholders to inform and educate the public on preparedness.
Safety
- Coordinate Safety Trainings (Public Works Only).
Youth Leadership Commission City Managers Office Only
- Serve as Staff Liaison to the Youth Leadership Commission.
- Prepare agendas and attend bi-monthly meetings.
- Coordinate with City Council members and staff to attend Commission meetings organize tours presentations and oversee commission projects.
- Manage recruitment and selection of Youth Leadership Commissioners and youth members on Transportation Arts and Parks and Open Space Commissions.
Procurement
- Assist with purchasing policy compliance.
- Create Requests for Proposal (RFPs).
- Contract administration including insurance review.
Other duties City Managers Office Only
- Special Projects from the City Manager such as implementing Security Camera policies.
- Serve as Sister Cities and Partner City liaison.
Qualifications Guidelines
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying.
Education
A Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field. Possession of a Masters degree is desirable.Experience
Administrative Analyst I
A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative staff position.Administrative Analyst II
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an administrative staff position.Supplemental Information
The deadline to apply for this position is Sunday October 26 2025 before11:59 PM PST. However this job announcement may close at any time without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received prior to the closing date.
To be considered for this opportunity please visit possessing the MOST DESIRABLE qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process which will include an oral board interview and a job-related exercisetentatively scheduled for the week of November 17 2025. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 1 and/or December 15.
All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process.
Applicants considered for appointments to these positions will be subject to California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting and thorough criminal background check and a credit check.
If you have a disability as defined bystate and federal law that could impact your participation at any stage of the recruitment process please contact Human Resources at orto request a reasonable accommodation. Please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request.
As required by law all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire flood earthquake or other natural or man-made disasters.
Please see the class specificationherefor a complete description of this classifications representative duties; knowledge skills and abilities; qualifications; working conditions; physical requirements; and for other details about this position.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Business Intelligence
- Car Driving
- Analysis
- Android
- Fireworks
