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Description Construction Services Unit (Position Code 0338) Management Analyst I: $8,255.87 - $10,571.60 monthly Management Analyst II: $9,112.13 - $11,663.60 monthly Overview: Do you have 1-3 years' experience supporting capital construction or related projects? Do you thrive on supporting a project team and being the go-to excel guru? Are you passionate with impeccable attention to detail? If so, check out this opportunity. The Management Analyst-Construction Services (MA I/II) will support Valley Water management with analytical, decision-making support in the administration of capital construction projects for the Construction Services Unit. Typical duties include but are not limited to supporting Construction Services unit manager with a variety of administrative tasks, such as preparing and tracking of unit budget, invoice review and processing for various service accounts, assisting with administration of construction contracts, facilitating meetings, scheduling, preparing memos, board agendas and other forms, as well as researching and analyzing practices and procedures and developing recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements as they relate to the Construction Services Unit. As well as performing a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility, such as tasks related to purchase orders, reviewing invoices and keeping track of payables and receivables accounts for the unit. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Perform a variety of professional-level research, administrative, operational, financial, and analytical duties in support of construction projects, programs, and activities within Construction Services Unit; conduct studies, research projects, and analyses by selecting, adapting, and applying appropriate analytical, research, and statistical techniques. Prepare correspondence; prepare and process Board agenda items. Develop and monitor assigned budget(s), including developing multi-year cash flow analyses and cost containment strategies; collect and analyze financial data; review and analyze funding requests and allocation changes to assigned budget(s); analyze variances and recommend corrective measures; and create data tracking and reporting systems. Initiate solicitations, including requests for proposal and sole source requests to provide materials and services; facilitate pre-proposal meetings; coordinate and participate in the evaluation of submittals; draft and review terms and conditions of agreements; prepare and submit Board Agenda items for contract approval; administer agreements; review and process invoices and payments. Develop, implement, and manage, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned activities; research, implement, and administer policies, procedures, and changing business practices and processes. Perform various analytical support duties, such as conducting studies on various operational, financial, budgetary, legal, regulatory, and/or administrative issues, evaluating existing and proposed policies and procedures, and participating in the development and measurement of industry benchmarks; make recommendations and review and evaluate implemented changes. Ideal Experience: For a MAI, one (1) year of complex analytical experience supporting a team with operational, financial and project management support. For a MAII, three (3) years or more of complex analytical experience supporting a team with operational, financial and project management support. MA I/II: Experience with budgeting, program administration and bookkeeping. Experience working in a public sector is highly desirable, with knowledge of Operating and Capital Budgets. Experience using Enterprise Resource Planning financial software. Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel experience and proficiency. Conducting research and formulating recommendations. Ideal Skills and Abilities: Strong critical thinking skills, clear and concise communication and sound judgement. Detail oriented, ability to see the big picture and handle a variety of situations with tact. A go getter who has a passion to help implement community programs and the passion for creativity. Experience with budgeting, program administration and bookkeeping. Experience working in a public sector is highly desirable, with knowledge of Operating and Capital Budgets, is a plus. Experience or familiarity using Enterprise Resource Planning financial software. Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel experience with high proficiency. Conducting research and formulating recommendations. Ideal Knowledge: Methods and techniques used to analyze business/operational processes and recommend solutions for existing problems. Principles of budget preparation, analysis, forecasting, and control. Principles and procedures of financial recordkeeping and reporting. Methods and techniques used to collect and analyze data and prepare reports based on findings. Government agency programs such as, but not limited to, finance, budgeting, procurement, human resources, government relations, legal, water utility and watershed operations and management, and/or other related programs. Principles of business writing and report preparation. Ideal Training and Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public administration, business administration, accounting, and finance. Required License or Certificate Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. Individuals who do not meet the driver's license requirement due to a disability will be considered for a reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. To review the Classification Specification, please click here Selection Process (1) The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance exercise, written exercise and/or interview. (2) The Employment Application, Qualifying Information Questions and/or Supplemental Questions will be evaluated based on the ideal candidate criteria listed above. Resumes are highly recommended. NOTE: Position and start date is subject to availability of funds. Valley Water retains the right to repost this position as deemed necessary. Consideration may be given to existing applicant pools within the same classification. Valley Water's Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Policy is available for review upon request. Valley Water will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling 408-630-2260. Please be aware that once submitted all application materials become the property of Valley Water and will not be returned. Human Resources staff are not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants. Closing Date/Time: 1/18/2021 11:59 PM Pacific