Plans and organizes administrative, operational, budgetary or other studies related to the activities or operational area to which assigned. Determines analytical techniques and data gathering processes and obtains required information for analysis. Analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, team and quality improvement alternatives, budget development and administration, staffing, facilities, productivity, and policy and procedure development and implementation. Oversees ongoing departmental areas such as directing departmental capital improvement inventories, developing departmental funding sources and accounting and project control systems. Confers with management and operational staff and assists in implementing changes resulting from such studies and analyses. Assists with and performs specific management support activities such as coordinating and preparing Board agenda items, coordinating departmental budget development and administration, reviewing and assessing proposed legislation, coordinating the development of departmental automated systems and representing the department head and others as specified. Confers with and represents the department and the County in meetings with staff from other departments, representatives of governmental, community, business, professional and public agencies and the public. Provides liaison and staff support to a variety of committees and commissions. Negotiates and administers a variety of agreements and service contracts. Maintains accurate records and files related to the areas of assignment. Prepares a variety of technical, statistical and narrative reports, correspondence and other written materials. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Completes informational surveys; prepares and submits reports to various regulatory agencies, funding sources and other organizations. May direct the work of professional, technical or office support staff on a project or day to day basis. Uses standard office equipment including a computer, in the course of the work; may drive a County or personal motor vehicle or be able to arrange for appropriate transportation in order to attend off-site meetings and visit various work sites.

• Management Analyst I - Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration or a related field. Full-time administrative experience in a field related to the work may be substituted for the degree on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two (2) years. An appropriate advanced degree is desirable.
   
• Management Analyst II - In addition to the above: Minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional experience in performing administrative, budgetary, operational or similar analyses and studies. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.