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Senior Management Analyst


Job Location:

South Pasadena, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 107616 - 144216
Posted: 17 September 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Overview



The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced environmental and sustainability professional with a strong understanding of California environmental regulations and proven experience implementing municipal sustainability programs. The successful candidate will also demonstrate strong skills in grant administration project and contract management budgeting regulatory compliance and communicating effectively with staff community members consultants and public officials.

The City of South Pasadena is committed to a culture ofCollaboration Accountability Courage Ownership Professionalism and Service Excellence. Candidates are expected to demonstrate these values in their work and interactions with colleagues and the community.

Purpose
The incumbent will perform a wide variety of highly complex analytical activities within an assigned functional area. Supports and facilitates all administrative aspects of a department and assists managers and directors on special projects budget implementation and analysis.

DistinguishingCharacteristics
This is the advanced-level class in the Management Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Management Analyst by oversight responsibility in a variety of functions and the difficulty and complexity of work performed. It also requires the use of a high degree of independent judgment in making decisions. This position serves as a team lead within the Management Analyst series.
Duties & Responsibilities

  • Leads supports coordinates and monitors analysis work performed for various departments; provides general and specific daily direction to subordinates and participates in general performance evaluation.
  • Assists supports and lead sin the development and implementation of policies programs and procedures through research and analysis; manages or completes a variety of projects involving research and analysis.
  • Coordinates administrative activities for a variety of programs; makes recommendations on policy procedures workflow employee training needs and other work-related projects.
  • Develops coordinates implements and evaluates programs and projects such as water conservation energy efficiency stormwater quality refuse and recycling emissions reduction urban forestry climate action and environmental conservation.
  • Reviews City practices programs and procedures for compliance with applicable federal state and local laws and regulations; interprets requirements and recommends policies ordinances resolutions procedures and program changes.
  • Researches analyzes and makes recommendations on potential programs for funding under special grant programs; administers tracks processes and maintains grant reimbursements and funds; prepares and administers grant budgets.
  • Completes financial and narrative reports regarding grant-funded activities; interfaces with finance and other city departments outside auditors and funding agencies on grant activities.
  • Performs various human resources functions; administers Workers Compensation claims and City property damage claims.
  • Monitors and updates appropriate insurance coverage on all City properties; participates in and assists with the Citys risk management evaluation program.
  • Approves invoices and purchasing for management or capital projects; project management or oversight of capital projects; procures and manages consultant resources; monitors contracts and manages contract execution.
  • Analyzes and interprets data collected and prepares periodic or special reports; prepares written reports visual aids letters contracts and other written documents and computerized reports as needed.
  • Coordinates interdepartmental activities and issues as directed; answers questions and provides information to City staff and the public regarding city policies procedures and contracts.
  • Conducts surveys and performs research and statistical analyses on administrative fiscal budgetary personnel and operational problems; assists in the preparation of requests for proposal or qualifications services required by Department.
  • Participates and takes initiative on developing and implementing various communications for Departments; creates approves edits and schedules content.
  • Serves as a representative or staff on committees review boards and management study teams; coordinates committee activities meetings related responsibilities and assigned projects.
  • Represents city with other governmental agencies and community groups as assigned.
  • Coordinates environmental-service emergency preparedness and response activities as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in public administration political science Communications environmental or earth science urban planning or a related field.
  • Five (5) years of increasingly complex analytical administrative or program management experience with a governmental agency preferably within a municipal setting. A masters degree is desirable.
  • Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License.
Note: An equivalent combination of experience education and/or training may substitute for the listed minimum requirements.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Knowledge of English grammar spelling and conversational skills.
  • Knowledge of writing and grant writing techniques.
  • Knowledge of data collection and analysis.
  • Knowledge of commonly used office equipment.
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures and City functions
  • Knowledge of business correspondence
  • Knowledge of applicable federal state and local laws codes regulations and regulatory programs (e.g. Government Codes environmental law tree ordinances and other related mandates to the assigned area)
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and control grant administration contract administration project management public outreach and consultant oversight.
  • Ability to develop and implement communications for various departments across multiple platforms.
  • Ability to analyze and compile technical operational financial and statistical data.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employes elected and appointed officials public agencies community groups businesses consultants and public.
  • Ability to present a courteous professional public image to the public and citizens.
  • Ability to keep privileged information private.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and clearly and take initiative where needed.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to operate word processing software.

DESIRABLES:

This position will perform complex analytical activities for the Department of Public Works supporting and facilitating administrative aspects of the department and functioning as the lead regarding Environmental and Sustainability efforts. The City of South Pasadena is seeking the following desirables:

  • Experience developing or administering municipal environmental and sustainability programs.
  • Knowledge of environmental laws and regulations including CEQA NPDES AQMD the Clean Water Act and AB 939.
  • Experience implementing climate action water conservation stormwater recycling energy or related sustainability initiatives.
  • Experience identifying securing and administering grants or other environmental program funding.
  • Experience managing environmental consultants contracts budgets schedules and project deliverables.
  • Strong communication and public engagement skills including preparation of reports presentations and community outreach materials.



Additional Information

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This is essentially a desk job. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 pounds some reaching bending walking stooping and squatting. Ability to hear and speak to the general public and City staff on the telephone and in person. Hand and eye coordination are needed to operate office equipment. Strength dexterity coordination and vision to use keyboard and video/computer display terminal.
Working Conditions
Generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust fumes odors or noise. Requires traveling throughout the City and adjacent areas and the attendance of occasional night meetings.
Special Requirements:
Possession of a valid Class C California Drivers License.

FLSA STATUS:
Exempt

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.The City reserves the right to extend the closing date or close this recruitment without notice. Individuals determined to be qualified and best aligned to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.
HOW TO APPLY

To Apply:
Employment Applications are available online only. Please submit your completed application and attach copies of ALL certificates and licenses in PDF format.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format please call or email .

The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments management staff and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.

ABOUT THE CITY

The City of South Pasadena (population 26047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets stunning homes unique small businesses top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire police and water departments.

Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides South Pasadenas unique character makes it one of Californias most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles South Pasadena maintains small-town quality with charming residential streetscapes and a historic commercial core making it one of Hollywoods favorite suburban filming locations featured in numerous television and big screen productions.

South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet attractive walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena including the Oneonta Club WISPPA South Pasadena Arts Council AYSO Little League Boy Scouts Girl Scouts Womens Club Chamber of Commerce South Pasadena Preservation Foundation Holy Family Church St. James Church South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association South Pasadena Chinese-American Club Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21000 trees the Citys picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole Par-3 golf course tennis racquet and pickleball facilities horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area.

Small proud and independent the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.

NOTE: The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.



Required Experience:

Senior IC