Public Works Analyst

• Work-LifeBalance -We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service while also sustaining a routine that suits eachindividualslifestyle.
• FlexibleWork Schedules-Thecity offers a variety of work schedules to include potentialhybrid/remote work dependent on meeting business necessities and supervisor approval. This position specifically will be working closely with the Public Works Director and other staff for training and project collaboration where physical presence may be a necessity for theforeseeablefuture.
• Work Where you Live!

• Retirement-through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.
• Deferred Compensation-with citymatch.
• Excellent healthcare options- including medical dental visioninsurancecity-paid life insurance and long-term disability health savings accounts (HSA) andHealthReimbursement Accounts (HRA/VEBA).
• Paid leave-including paid sick leave paid vacation flexible holidays paid holidays and bereavement leave.
• Tuition reimbursement!
• See our benefits pagefor a complete list of all the benefits available to the City of Lake Stevens employees.

Why work for the Public Works Department

The Public Works Department leadership team have established core values along with mission and vision statements for all employees. It is vital as we continuously improve and raise our standard of work that all employees understand and abide by a set of guidelines which provide a framework for a professionally engaged organization. It is important that candidates seeking employment within Public Works understand and are committed to these guidelines as you perform your duties.

Our Mission

We serve the Lake Stevens community by providing consistent maintenance and operations of City infrastructure through professional public works services organizational excellence and community interaction.

Our Vision

The Lake Stevens Public Works Department is a trusted safety-minded and qualified group of dedicated public works professionals. As a team we work tirelessly to set the standard for public works operations and maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-- Essential duties and responsibilities mayinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Develop implement coordinate and manage assigned programs projects budgets grants activities and confidential administrative work.
• Serve on the Public Works leadership team contributing to strategic visioning KPI tracking check-and-adjust reviews and departmental change-management initiatives.
• Provide analytical and staff support to management; coordinate interdepartmental projects; and manage assigned special projects involving financial operational and organizational issues.
• Facilitate effective communications and information exchanges regarding programs and services; cultivate and manage relationships with key stakeholders; conduct verbal and written briefings on issues and developments affecting assigned areas.
• May act as department point of contact for asset management software and other Public Works technology programs.
• Research and recommend updates to Public Works fee schedules.
• Serve as liaison with other departments within the City regarding Public Works services and activities.
• Assist with or lead procurement efforts for goods services equipment and special projects.
• Serve as the lead on grant management activities within the department and leading the departments project controls system.
• Collaborate with Finance and Municipal Services to coordinate payments reimbursements audits reporting and project/grant accounting.
• Conduct technical research and management analysis; prepare detailed reports recommendations budgets summaries correspondence and other confidential or public information materials.
• Research draft review and monitor contracts intergovernmental agreements ordinances and Engineering Design and Development Standards.
• Develop and recommend short- and long-range plans improvements goals and budgets for assigned programs and assist the Director in department-wide budget development and financial reporting.
• Develop write and maintain policies procedures forms and performance measures; manage APWA accreditation compliance; and lead or assist with staff training programs.
• Perform financial and operational analysesincluding service charges cost allocations equipment rental rates contract impacts and cost-benefit studiesidentify process improvements coordinate compliance with new requirements.
• Attends Council and committee meetings related to Public Works activities. Oversees and represents the Public Works department on special projects as assigned.
• Maintains regular predictable and reliable attendance.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Training and Experience Guidelines
Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Public Administration or a related field; and
Experience: Three (3) years of related experience. Knowledge of Public Works functions grant management experience and general government experience is preferred.
Or:Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job may be substituted for these qualifications. Examples of these skills include:
Knowledge of:

• Budgeting principles and processes.
• General municipal operations and structure; Principles practices procedures and theories related to the field.
• Research methods report writing group and meeting facilitation techniques and the organization and presentation of oral report.
• Federal state and local law and policies and regulations pertaining to assigned programs.
• Project management basics.
• Lean Management System or Six Sigma principles.
• Correct English usage spelling grammar and punctuation including principles of business letter writing and report preparation.

• Making and implementing sound decisions and exercising judgment in solving complex problems.
• Developing and implementing programs policies and/or procedures to achieve specific goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical and collaborative skills.
• Working effectively on several projects concurrently.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City officials City employees and the general public.

• Clearly communicate complex information to a wide range of audiences.
• Research plan develop monitor and close grants and project budgets.
• Read analyze and interpret various items such as technical documents legal documents operating and procedure manuals general business periodicals professional journals government regulation.
• Define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions; apply common sense understanding to solve practical problems.
• Apply Lean or Six Sigma principles to continuously improve processes procedures and implement change management.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement through the responsible use of AI and automation.
• Establish and maintain trust confidence and effective working relationships with subordinates other city officials and the general public; effectively interact with tact patience and courtesy.
• Demonstrate positive and effective interaction and communication with individuals of diverse social and economic backgrounds.
• Interpret and apply federal state and local policies laws and regulations.
• Operate personal computer including word processing spreadsheets and database software applications.
• Learn and operate ArcGIS to make basic updates add assets and run basic GIS analyses.
• Learn build and operate PowerBI to analyze and visualize large data sets.
• Maintain confidentiality of business records and other information.

• Successful completion of position-relevant background check.

How to Apply
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.

In order to be considered for this opportunity please include the following with your online application:

• An attachedresume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
• An attached cover letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
• Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance technical skills and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.