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The Town of Colma
Invites you to apply for the position of:
Management Analyst I/II/III
This position provides an excellent opportunity for an experienced individual in Public Administration to apply their administrative and analytical knowledge, skills, and abilities. Under the guidance of the City Manager, the incumbent will be responsible to provide professional, administrative and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of Town programs, operations, services and policies. The individual may conduct financial and special studies, surveys and research assignments in a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance, and personnel services; may be responsible for oversight of programs, projects and/or financial, and personnel services of the assigned department.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure.
- Perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
- Assist in the development of short and long-range plans; gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
- Assist in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives.
- Compile materials and assist on the preparation of reports, manuals, and publications.
- Prepare and deliver clear and concise reports, correspondence.
- Prepare and administer contracts and agreements; participate in and coordinate or facilitate departmental and/or citywide committees and projects.
- Interpret Federal, State and local regulations; coordinate their application to Town operations.
Ideal Candidate
QUALIFICATIONS
MANAGEMENT ANALYST I (NON-EXEMPT)
Knowledge of:
- Basic accounting principles and internal control best practices.
- Basic public administration and project management principles
- Pertinent local, State and Federal laws and Town functions, policies, rules, codes, and regulations, in the assigned area of expertise.
- Statistical and fiscal analysis and report writing standards.
- Research techniques and methods of report preparation.
- Recordkeeping, business office management, and administration processes and principles.
Ability to:
- Organize, plan, schedule, and implement operations; conduct analytical and administrative projects related to area of assignment.
- Work effectively under pressure and prioritize project activities and deadlines. Exercise initiative and independent judgment in sensitive situations.
- Manage projects effectively through coordination with the public, department heads, and other staff members.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with a wide variety of people and interests.
- Administer assigned program(s) responsibilities effectively.
Experience and Training (any two):
- Five to seven years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in local government.
- One to two years of progressively responsibilities in area of expertise.
- Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a closely related field.
MANAGEMENT ANALYST II (NON-EXEMPT)
In addition to the qualifications for Management Analyst I:
Knowledge of:
- Intermediate understanding of the regulations, guidelines and principles in accounting, budget, and fiscal policies.
- Research techniques, sources, and availability of information, and of report preparation and presentations.
- Principles and practices of advanced project management and workflow analysis.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Ability to:
- Manage and summarize large dataset and present information in easy-to-understand charts and tables.
- Perform a wide variety of complex analytical duties with little to no supervision.
- Manage more complex or sensitive projects.
- Diagnose problems of a more complex nature.
- Properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, rules and policies.
Experience and Training (One of the Following):
- Three to four years of experience as Management Analyst I or equivalent.
- Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a closely related field, plus four years of experience in area of expertise.
MANAGEMENT ANALYST III (EXEMPT)
In addition to the qualifications for Management Analyst II:
Knowledge of:
- Advanced understanding of the regulations, guidelines and principles in accounting, budget, and fiscal policies.
- Principles and practices of advanced project management and workflow analysis.
- Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies and operational needs.
Ability to:
- Prepare Staff Reports and present routine analysis and updates to the City Council, commission or committee.
- Review complex organizational, administrative and financial problems, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
- Research and recommend policies and procedural changes to department head and relevant parties.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Interpret and apply policies, procedures, rules and regulations.
Experience and Training (One of the Following):
- Three to four years of experience as Management Analyst II or equivalent.
- Equivalent to a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration or a closely related field, plus ten years of experience in area of expertise.
Benefits
- CalPERS Retirement: 2% @ 60 Classic Member; 2% @ 62 PEPRA Members
- Participation in Social Security
- 457 Deferred Contribution Plan Town matched $100 /mo. for regular employees
- Medical Insurance (as offered by CalPERS) or $250/mo. cash in lieu of medical insurance; Delta Dental Insurance; VSP Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retiree Health Savings Account Arrangement Contribution of 2.5% of base salary
- Vacation: 80 –160 hours accrual depending on length of service
- Sick Leave: 8 hours per month up to 1,040 hours
- Holidays: 13 paid holidays
- Management Leave: 80 hours per calendar year (available for Human Resources Management Analyst III)
- $50,000 Life Insurance
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement up to $1,000 per year
- Up to $47/mo. Town contribution toward health club membership
- Access to fitness room
- Employees Assistance Program with confidential work & life counseling & support services
- Discounted specific Town recreation programs
- Long Term Care Program
For a full description of benefits, please see: https://www.colma.ca.gov/benefits/
Special Instructions
To be considered for this employment opportunity, you must complete the online application along with the supplemental questions. A resume and cover letter may be included but does not substitute for a complete application. Applications with "see resume" as a substitution for the work experience description, those with unclear past employment information or those with missing or insufficient information to evaluate possession of minimum qualifications, will not be considered. Applications can be obtained online at https://www.calopps.org/town-of-colma.
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The selection process may consist of, but limited to one or more of the following components:
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Supplemental Questionnaire
- Written Exam
- Performance Exam
- Oral Interview
The following information is provided for you to use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make-up examinations.
Deadline to apply is Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 11:00PM PDT.
Human Resources has the right to revise this process as needed based on business needs.
Successful candidates’ names will be placed on an employment eligibility list. The eligibility list will remain in effect for a minimum of one year from the date the list is established.
After a mutual interest has been established, the final candidate must pass a Town of Colma background check which includes but is not limited to the Department of Justice fingerprinting scan. The selected candidate may undergo a more extensive background check.
THE INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE CHANGED AT ANY TIME. THE INFORMATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE EITHER AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
THE TOWN RESERVES THE RIGHT, AT ITS DISCRETION, TO LIMIT THE NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES INVITED TO THE SELECTION PROCESS. EXAMS MAY CONSIST OF ANY COMBINATION OF WRITTEN, ORAL OR OTHER EXERCISES OR ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE TOWN, IN ORDER TO EVALUATE JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND/OR ABILITIES AS THEY RELATE TO THE POSITION. THE TOWN MAY, WITHOUT NOTICE, CHANGE OR ELIMINATE ANY PARTICULAR ASSESSMENT COMPONENT OR COMBINATION OF COMPONENTS AS NEEDS DICTATE.
THE TOWN WILL MAKE REASONABLE EFFORTS IN THE SELECTION PROCESS TO ACCOMMODATE PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. PLEASE ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF SUCH SPECIAL NEEDS AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.
ALL EMPLOYEES HIRED BY THE TOWN OF COLMA MUST BE LEGALLY AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE CERTAIN DOCUMENTS VERIFYING SUCH INFORMATION.
The Town of Colma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin in its employment actions, decisions, policies and practices.