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The Community Development Department works to ensure a sustainable and vibrant community that supports economic well-being and a high quality of life for Menlo Park’s residents, businesses, and visitors. It performs numerous vital core services that include long-range planning, current planning, and building permitting and inspection services. The Department is supported by 31 FTE and a total annual budget of $8.8 million.

Menlo Park Community Development is comprised of the Housing Office, which manages the City’s Affordable Housing programs, along with the Building and Planning Divisions. Both divisions are overseen respectively by an Assistant Director. The Building Division coordinates enforcement of the City’s Building Code and related policies through a plan check and inspection process. The Planning Division is responsible for enforcement of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and related policies concerning applications for residential, commercial, and industrial development projects and for leading the production of land use studies. The Department also oversees the City’s Economic Development programs.

During Fiscal Year 2017-18, the Department issued 152 commercial and 659 residential building permits and conducted over 11,062 inspections. Menlo Park is experiencing a continued, high level of development interest driven by a thriving economy and the adoption of long-range planning documents, including the El Camino Real/Downtown Specific Plan, 2016 ConnectMenlo General Plan, and the Bayfront M-2 Area Zoning Update, all of which mark a transformational time with a focus on creating a live/work/play environment. Projects on the immediate horizon include the expansion of the Facebook campus and a 60-acre mixed-use village, along with new hotels, residential and other mixed-use projects, extensive office space, pedestrian friendly and transit oriented downtown projects and development of remaining Bayfront property.

We invite applications for the position of

Senior Management Analyst

Why Consider The City of Half Moon Bay?
 

It's simple: We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing exceptional service to our community, and we want you to join us!  You will have the opportunity to work in a beautiful community and collaborative team, meeting our City Council's mission to:

• Improve and maintain the City’s infrastructure while building a more sustainable and resilient community
• Promote the health and well-being of the community, including developing opportunities for affordable housing
• Support and sustain a business environment that contributes to economic prosperity
• Engage the community through expansive outreach and community partnerships

This is a tremendous opportunity to build and expand on the organizational and community success that has transformed the City of Half Moon Bay over the past several years. 

About our Team

At the City of Half Moon Bay, you will work alongside a team of creative and highly motivated professionals, who on a daily basis contribute their talents and commitment to provide essential public services to our residents and businesses. The City Manager’s Office is composed of the City Manager, Deputy City Manager, Senior Management Analyst, and Executive Assistant, as well as staff from the Recreation and Community Services Divisions. At the direction of the City Council, the City Manager’s Office implements municipal policy, oversees the day-to-day operations of all city departments and staff, and acts as the liaison between residents and the government. The office oversees the development and implementation of the City’s Strategic Plan, Council Priorities (most recently commercial cannabis and homelessness), economic development, and intergovernmental partnerships. Working in the City Manager’s Office offers opportunities to work on a variety of projects across the city organization, frequent interaction with the public, and exposure to all areas of municipal government.

About the Position

We are seeking a self-motivated, seasoned, and skilled individual to join the City Manager’s Office team as a Senior Management Analyst. Under the direction of the Deputy City Manager, you’ll be responsible for high level project management for highly visible, citywide issues.  You’ll oversee the updating, tracking and reporting of the City’s Strategic Plan, and help to develop a public-facing portal to better share this information with the community. You’ll negotiate, develop and manage citywide contracts related to law enforcement, recreation, and historic facilities. As a Senior Management Analyst, you’ll be relied upon to perform high-level policy analysis and development, and be a resource to staff throughout the organization in their policy development work. Your role will include preparation of staff reports and presentations to the Council, drafting agreements and correspondence, and developing and monitoring the City Manager’s Office annual budget.

The City Manager’s Office is an important connection to the community, and you will represent the City to a variety of local groups, participating in workgroups, attending meetings, and making presentations about City projects and initiatives. You’ll play a key role in the City’s efforts to engage the community through workshops, listening sessions and other public events. You’ll also work closely with the Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Bureau on local business issues and economic development efforts in the historic downtown, greater business community, and regionally in the County and surrounding communities.

The Senior Management Analyst position is a journey level position and in this role you’ll be seen as a seasoned leader to help management analysts throughout the City to grow and develop in their roles.  You’ll take initiative and lead cross-departmental initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of city operations. In this position you can play a key role as the City continues to grow into an organization of choice and model of professionalism, transparency and service to the community.

Senior Management Analyst

The Senior Management Analyst is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Provides responsible professional and technical assistance in the development, administration and implementation of City programs; assists in formulating program policy, goals and procedures; collects and compiles relevant data supporting recommendations.
• Assists in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives; monitors and coordinates the daily operation of assigned program area; and, performs analytical work and maintains appropriate records and statistics.
• Will represent the city on local and regional boards.
• Will develop civic engagement efforts for the city.
• Provides highly responsible analytical staff assistance including conducting specific and comprehensive analyses of a wide range of municipal policies involving organization, procedures, finance and services.
• Prepares reports, publications and presentations on all pertinent aspects of proposed programs and projects.
• Develops and manages community engagement efforts to support programs and projects.
• Responds to complaints and requests for information from the public and City staff; researches requested information and determines appropriate resolutions; and manages, directs and coordinates special projects and programs as assigned.
• Coordinates the purchasing process, including researching quotes for jobs and managing vendors.
• Assists in the development, coordination and monitoring of the department budget; prepares expenditure summary reports; and manages and analyzes multiple Federal, State and local funding sources.
• Prepares grant proposals; monitors active grants to ensure that stipulations and regulations regarding the use of funds are met; and maintains appropriate records.
• Assists with the negotiating, drafting and administration of contracts and agreements; participates in and coordinates or facilitates departmental and/or Citywide committees and projects.
• Represents the City in interdepartmental, community, and professional meetings as required.
• Plans, coordinates and implements events; coordinates forums, community and volunteer meetings, and related activities.
• Performs related duties as assigned. 

The City of San Mateo Library Department is looking for a Senior Management Analyst

Why Join our Department?

The San Mateo Public Library is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to be the department’s Senior Management Analyst.

The San Mateo Public Library is a dynamic community resource and destination that includes the Main Library, a state of the art LEED Gold rated green building, and two community branch libraries.  The Library provides library services to residents of the City of San Mateo and the Town of Hillsborough and is part of the Peninsula Library System (PLS), a consortium of public library jurisdictions and community college libraries in San Mateo County.  The Library is also part of the Pacific Library Partnership (PLP), a consolidation of four library systems in the greater Bay Area of Northern California.

The Library provides an array of core services for all age groups:  A collection of library materials comprised of books, magazines, newspapers, databases, compact discs, DVDs and downloadable e-books; information and reader’s advisory service; free access to information technology via public computers and wireless Internet, library programs for children, tweens, teens and adults; literacy instruction; specialized collections in the areas of business and biotechnology; a world languages collection that includes titles in Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Farsi and French; and an extensive volunteer program that integrates the community with opportunities to help fulfill the Library’s mission.

Here are some of the reasons why the City of San Mateo is a great place to work,

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What You’ll Do

• Compile and analyze data; prepare reports and make recommendations on the formulation of policy and procedure, and staffing and organization changes.
• Participate in the development of an installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses on administrative, fiscal, personnel, and operational problems.
• Conduct financial analyses; prepare reports and make recommendations regarding rate structures, bonding, budgeting and other financial matters.
• Prepare contracts, proposals, grant applications and similar documents; prepare reports and monitor grants and contracts for program compliance.
• Participate in the development and installation of new or revised programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation; update and revise policies and procedures.
• Assist in the coordination of intradepartmental and departmental activities with other City departments and divisions, as well as outside agencies.
• Coordinate the development, administration and monitoring of the City or department budget; prepare a variety of fiscal, administrative and management reports.
• Act as the Department's primary liaison with management staff in discussing and solving sensitive and complex issues.
• Respond to complaints and request for information; recommend solutions and courses of action after evaluating alternatives.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Oversee administrative operations, including managing administrative staff.
• Liaise with Public Works department and outside vendors to address library facility and safety matters.

For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at www.cityofsanmateo.org

Applications will be accepted for this position until the position is filled.

This hourly position is not in Civil Service and does not receive benefits.

DEFINITION

Under direction, the Video Technician assists with the development of television programming and operates a variety of video production equipment for live cablecasts of public meetings and for preparation and playback of pre-recorded video programs and performs other work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Control remote and portable video cameras, operate digital video recorders and audio equipment for the live cablecasting of public meetings. Choose camera shots, graphics, and adjusts audio levels. View action on monitors; control contrast, brilliance, color balance, and fidelity and audio quality of cablecasted television signal. Inspect video production equipment for proper operation, control, and safety; make minor adjustments and temporary repairs to equipment as necessary. Assist in the production of programs including desktop editing. Create video "slides" using a variety of text, sounds, and graphics including backgrounds, borders and video images. Operate a variety of video imaging and scheduling software and/or character generators. Create automated shows using combinations of video "slides" and/or machine control commands. Duplicate and label DVDs. Maintain records of work performed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of: Television and video production techniques, operations and equipment. Video and computer graphics.

Ability to:     Operate television production equipment such as field and studio cameras, digital recorders, editing equipment, switchers/special effects generators, and character generators; set up, operate and monitor equipment, such as, lights, microphones, audio mixers; follow oral and written directions; work independently or as part of a team; follow safe work practices; work evenings and attend meetings; and attend work and perform duties on a regular and consistent basis.

Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent. College level course work in television production and/or digital video imaging desirable.

Experience: One year of video production employment desirable including live video production experience. 

License: Possession of a valid Class "C" California Driver's License.