Administrative Analyst (Labor Compliance)

Position Overview:

The Administrative Analyst is a fully qualified, journey-level professional role responsible for conducting complex analytical, financial, and administrative work to support departmental operations. This role differs from the Management Analyst in that it focuses on research, analysis, and program compliance rather than high-level managerial and budgetary responsibilities. The current opening emphasizes Labor Compliance within the Public Works Department.

Essential Job Functions (include but not limited to):

• Conducts and summarizes comprehensive analytical studies of administrative, financial, operational, or organizational issues.

• Performs research, statistical analysis, and prepares professional reports.

• Reviews, interprets, and monitors the impact of pending and new legislation.

• Provides recommendations to improve departmental programs, policies, and processes.

• Prepares and presents professional reports, correspondence, and documentation.

• Responds to inquiries from the public, agencies, and internal departments.

• Compiles, evaluates, and presents administrative, financial, and compliance-related information.

• Ensures adherence to labor compliance regulations in assigned projects and programs.

Working Conditions:

• Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, bending, and keyboard use.

• Requires near/far vision, hearing for customer service, and lifting/pushing up to 25 lbs.

• Some requirements may be accommodated for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.

• Two years of professional administrative and analytical experience.

Knowledge of:

• Public administration and municipal finance principles.

• Financial and statistical analysis methods.

• Research methodology and program evaluation.

• Federal, State, and local labor compliance regulations.

• Budget development, planning, and reporting.

• Office methods, business software, and related systems.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize, and complete analytical assignments effectively.

• Collect, interpret, and present narrative and statistical data.

• Communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

• Build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, and the public.

• Work independently and collaboratively, while meeting deadlines.

Licenses/Certificates:

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class C California Driver s License, or the ability to provide approved alternative transportation.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master s degree in a related field.

• Previous public sector and labor compliance experience.