MANAGEMENT ANALYST

at City of Peoria in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Applications are required for each vacancy. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of applications. The application must be signed, dated, completely filled in and returned to the Human Resources Department by the filing date indicated on the Vacancy Announcement. All information submitted is subject to verification.
The City only accepts applications for posted positions.
If selected, City residency must be established within one year of hire (or within the timeframe outlined in bargaining unit contract, if applicable). Residency must be maintained for the duration of employment. Applicants need not be current residents of the City of Peoria to be considered.
After an offer of employment but prior to hire, all applicants must complete a medical examination including a drug screen.
All new hires will be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
A summary of employment benefits may be obtained by contacting the City's Human Resources Department.
The City's Administrative Action Plan for Fair Practices is available for inspection by contacting the City's Equal Opportunity Office, City Hall, Room 303 or by calling (309) 494-8594.
Applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the selection process may notify the Human Resources Department of such request.
The City of Peoria is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

 
 
 Description

SUMMARY: Assist upper management with analysis and research regarding policies, practices, procedures, and operations. This is accomplished by conducting advanced research on best practices; preparing the results of research in presentations for sharing; managing complex projects that can require coordination across departments; formulating, preparing, and monitoring the Department budget; analyzing operating procedures and policies to make recommendations for effectiveness; and serving in a manager capacity when upper management is absent.
DEADLINE DATE: TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2024
Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field from an accredited college or university; and one year up to three years of progressively responsible related experience. Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job considered.
 Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT ATTRIBUTES: Candidate must also have strong analytical skills, good judgment, effective oral and written communication abilities, and the ability to interact with many different people and professionals. Effective teamwork is also an important characteristic and must possess an adequate level of creativity and good time-management skills. Candidate should possess knowledge of principles and practices of statistical research methodologies, municipal budgeting, public administration, and finance. Some grant writing, planning, and report presentation. Skill in using tact, discretion, initiative, and independent judgment within established guidelines; analyzing and resolving office administrative situations and problems. Ability to identify the need for, design, direct and conduct research to generate accurate and useful management information; write reports, correspondence, procedure manuals; and work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.