Sr Management Analyst

Salary: $69,728.10 – $90,623.00 Annually

Location : City of Las Vegas, NV

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 23SEP1279-O

Department: Department of Innovation and Technology

Division: IT – Computer Services

Opening Date: 09/11/2023

Closing Date: 9/24/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Bargaining Unit: APPT

About the Position

Career Opportunity

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Sr Management Analyst for the Department of Innovation & Technology (IT). This position will provide a wide variety of responsible, complex and sensitive administrative, project and analytical support for assigned department; to oversee assigned administrative processes, procedures and programs; and to provide information and assistance to the public regarding assigned programs and services.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This is the advanced journey level class in the Management Analyst series. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned, which usually include significant and multiple administrative responsibilities and staff supervision on a project or day-to-day basis. Employees perform the most difficult and responsible types of duties assigned to classes within this series. Employees at this level are required to be fully trained in all procedures related to assigned area of responsibility.

Management Analyst classifications perform work pertaining to the management or general administration of the work unit. Management Analysts work directly with management policies, are responsible for the development and dissemination of major internal policy, or have ready access to confidential information pertaining to management relations, and may have access to confidential information pertaining to labor relations. A Management Analyst is typically located at the department administration level, or may be located at the division administration level in a very large department; it is not typically located at the section level.

Supervision Received and Exercised

Receives general direction from management staff.

May exercise direct supervision over technical and clerical staff.
SELECTION PROCESS: The selection process will include a review of all applications with only the most qualified participating in an interview. Final candidate selection will include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test and complete background check. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential Functions:

1. Provide complex and sensitive management and programmatic support to a large department; oversee assigned administrative support functions including budget.
2. Supervise assigned clerical and technical personnel; participate in the selection of staff; train assigned employees in city procedures; work with employees to develop short and long term goals, monitor accomplishments, establish performance requirements and personal development targets and provide coaching for performance improvement and development.
3. Research, develop, recommend and implement operational, administrative, program and other policies and procedures; assist in contract negotiations.
4. Serve as department liaison to the Human Resources and Finance Departments in the recruitment, hiring, promotion and position control processes; participate and advise management in the selection of staff, discipline and employee relations issues, and classification and compensation issues; work with Human Resources and Finance to develop creative solutions to staffing budget and position constraints.
5. Direct the data collection, compilation, coordination and organization of budget documentation; develop budget recommendations; participate with and advise division managers in the administration of department budget; prepare various financial reports as required.
6. Plan, organize, direct and conduct complex administrative, operational, budgetary and other studies with City-wide or major internal operational or funding impact; prepare comprehensive technical, statistical and analytical reports and records which present and interpret data and identify alternative solutions or proposals; make and justify recommendations.
7. Coordinate, facilitate, conduct and participate in inter-departmental, division and section meetings.
8. Represent the department when interacting with consultants, public and private organizations, community groups and the general public.
9. Respond to complaints and questions from the general public; review problems and recommend corrective actions; prepare reports noting trends or escalating issues.
10. Draft ordinances and other supporting program documents; prepare and monitor program grants and related proposals; monitor compliance with applicable contractual agreements.
11. Coordinate activities with other city departments, the public and outside agencies.
12. Participate in various committees; attend and participate in professional group meetings.

Marginal Functions:

1. Provide training in various areas to department employees including computer applications and software.
2. May participate in the recording and tracking of legislation in support of various programs in area of work assigned.
3. May participate in contract administration with outside consultants and developers; prepare monthly progress reports.
4. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible administrative and analytical experience preferably within a local government environment.

Training:

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major in public administration, business administration or a field related to the area of assignment.

A combination of formal education and directly related work experience may substitute for the degree. The city assesses 1.5 years of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
Advanced principles and practices of budget administration.
Advanced principles and practices of policy and procedure development.
Advanced methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
Principles and techniques of project management.
Policies and procedures of the assigned department.
Advanced public relations techniques.
Principles and procedures of accounting and procurement practices.
English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
Modern office procedures and methods including common office software and hardware.
Advanced records management principles and practices.
Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability to:

Independently perform the most difficult administrative and analytical activities in the area of work assigned involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Understand the organization and operation of the assigned department and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Interpret, apply, explain and enforce City, administrative and departmental policies and procedures.
Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, recommend best options and implement approved solution in support of goals.
Interact with a variety of individuals from different socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds in sensitive or difficult situations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Competencies:

In addition to Core Workforce Competencies:

Supervisor Competencies

Professionalism – Models core values by being honest, respectful and positive; continuously demonstrates the core values of the city; supervisory actions are collaborative whenever possible and intended to grow the city’s capacity at an individual, unit, division and/or department level.

Managing Performance – Takes responsibility for own and assigned employees’ performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring regular feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly.

Decisiveness – Willingness to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.

Developing and Empowering Others – Willingness to delegate responsibility; coaching assigned employee to develop their capabilities.

Facilitating Partnerships – Builds community and partnerships both inside and outside the organization.

Forward Thinking – Anticipating the consequences of situations and decisions; taking appropriate action to be prepared for possible changes.

Providing Support – Provides the tools and creates a supportive environment that allows others to successfully complete their work.

CITY OF LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

Appointive Compensation and Benefits – 2023

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Employees are eligible for annual performance-based merit increase or cash bonus, typically in first pay period of fiscal year.
• City Manager and City Council may approve annual cost of living increase.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Applies to uniformed appointives in Fire & Rescue, Public Safety, and Municipal Court, currently $1,500/year

Retirement

• Eligible employees participate in the Public Employees’ Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee’s highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City’s salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation Plan

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan, a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Deferred Compensation Match

• City provides a 100% match annually (on a per pay period basis) to your contributions, up to the following amounts in a 401(a) plan –

o Years 1-2 (0-24 months)* $4,000
o Years 3-4 (25-48 months)* $5,000
o Year 5 (49-60 months)* $6,000
o After 5 years (>60 months)* $6,000

*Years of service in Benefits Plus Tiers I, II, and III combined

• Employees are fully vested in the match after 5 years of service or at age 65.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $100,000 insurance at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides long term and short term disability policies:

o STD
• City pays 100% of base salary, for up to 90 days of an approved medical disability leave lasting over one week under STD, from first day of disability
• City pays 100% of base salary for a period over 90 days, if employee has applied for long term disability or PERS disability retirement, until a determination is final or employee is separated

Note: Public Safety Appointives are not eligible for City STD benefits.

o LTD: Benefits may begin after 90 days of an approved disability leave. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Annual Health & Wellness Reimbursement

• Employees may apply for reimbursement up to $2,400 per year for out of pocket health & educational wellness expenses. Reimbursement amounts may also be used for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) college classes and student loan repayments for the employee and immediate family members.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.

VACATION

• Year 1: 3.69 hours/pay period = 96 hours/year
• Years 2 – 5: 5.85 hours/pay period = 152 hours/year
• Years 6 – 10: 7.08 hours/pay period = 184 hours/year
• Years 11 – 15: 7.69 hours/pay period = 200 hours/year
• Year 16 and over: 8 hours/pay period = 208 hours/year
• Maximum Accrual: 250 hours, no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety Appointive (PSA) group retains 2 times annual accrual max)
• Sell Back: Annual leave may be accumulated to a maximum of 250 hours; no accrual beyond that point. June and December sell-back, must leave balance of 40 hours.

HOLIDAY

• City provides 12 holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave Accrual: 4 hours / pay period = 104 hours/year
• Sick Leave, maximum accrual: 480 hours; no accrual beyond that point (Public Safety group retains 840 hours max with continual accrual)
• Sick Leave, annual buy-back: None (Public Safety group retains annual buy-back)
• Sick Leave payout at separation: None (Public Safety group retains 50% payout between 5 and 20 years of service, 100% payout over 20 years of service)

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase- retiree pays full cost of premium.

NOTE: The City’s Benefits programs can be amended, reduced or eliminated at any time with or without notice as a management prerogative.

Revised 01/2023

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in DISQUALIFICATION from the selection process.Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• I agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that my responses can be verified from information included within the application.

02

Please disclose the discipline of your degree. Type N/A if you do not have a degree.

03

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

• None
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Associate’s Degree
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree or higher

04

How many years of administrative and analytical experience do you have?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years
• 3 years
• 4-5 years
• 6-8 years
• 9 or more years

Required Question