MANAGEMENT ANALYST II - The City of Houston
Houston, TX
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
Salary
$1,846.10 - $2,333.10 Biweekly
Location
2999 South Wayside
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
35263
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Greenspace
Opening Date
10/11/2024
Closing Date
10/18/2024 6:00 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division: Greenspace Management
Reporting Location: 2999 South Wayside Drive, Houston TX 77023
Workdays & Hours: M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Greenspace Management is seeking a Management Analyst II to join its team. This position’s primary role is to gather, compile, analyze data that is used to inform management decisions. The ideal candidate will recommend ways to improve our organization efficiency, examine budget and budget estimates for competencies, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Review and analyze work order data from field operations.
+ Lead/and or assist with Greenspace Management special projects.
+ Run regular database queries for accuracy checks.
+ Create forms to collect data in a collaborative platform such as SharePoint.
+ Generate weekly and monthly reports that compare actual performance with maintenance standards using pivot tables and other reporting formats.
+ Troubleshoot the work order processes to ensure data collection, data entry, and reporting are timely, accurate and consistent.
+ Organize and lead the process to update various standard operating procedure manuals.
+ Research public works CIP database to track the progress of construction projects that will impact the Greenspace Management maintenance inventory.
+ Perform administrative functions for the department’s budget review process
+ Utilize analytical tools to set up and track special projects from planning to completion.
+ Review external reports and advise of subject matter impact on Greenspace Management operations.
+ Maintain current and accurate inventory of various types of assets.
+ Conduct research to discover best practices, benchmarks and other data for reports and analyses.
+ Performs other duties as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required.
Substitutions: Four (4) years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. An Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field and two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with:
+ Advanced level skills Microsoft Excel
+ Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and other collaborative tools
+ Experience generating queries and reports from work order systems
+ Experience creating forms to collect data
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade - 18
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7091.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7091. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Wellness
+ Supplemental Insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Long-term disability
+ Retirement pension
+ 457 deferred compensation plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ 10 days of vacation each year
+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
+ Compensable Sick Leave
+ Personal Leave
+ Flexible schedules
+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
+ Professional development opportunities
+ Transportation/parking plan
+ Section 125 pretax deductions
+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education.
+ High School diploma/GED.
+ Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ None of the above
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or other field directly related to the job?
+ 2 years but less than 4 years experience.
+ 4 years but less than 6 years experience.
+ 6 years but less than 9 years experience.
+ 9 years or more experience.
+ I have no experience.
04
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel?
+ Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities).
+ Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting).
+ Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/consolidation).
+ I have no experience using Microsoft Excel.
05
Describe a time when you utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze data to assist a supervisor in making a business decision. (If not applicable, write NA in the space below).
06
Describe the techniques you use to create forms to collect data in a collaborative platform such as SharePoint. (If not applicable, write NA in the space below).
07
Which of the following areas do you have professional experience in performing? )Please check all that apply).
+ Data analysis
+ Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and other collaborative tools
+ Generating queries and reports from work order systems
+ Creating forms to collect data
Required Question
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MANAGEMENT ANALYST II
Salary
$1,846.10 - $2,333.10 Biweekly
Location
2999 South Wayside
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
35263
Department
Parks and Recreation
Division
Greenspace
Opening Date
10/11/2024
Closing Date
10/18/2024 6:00 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
POSITION OVERVIEW
Applications accepted from: All Persons Interested
Division: Greenspace Management
Reporting Location: 2999 South Wayside Drive, Houston TX 77023
Workdays & Hours: M - F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.*
*Subject to change.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Greenspace Management is seeking a Management Analyst II to join its team. This position’s primary role is to gather, compile, analyze data that is used to inform management decisions. The ideal candidate will recommend ways to improve our organization efficiency, examine budget and budget estimates for competencies, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Review and analyze work order data from field operations.
+ Lead/and or assist with Greenspace Management special projects.
+ Run regular database queries for accuracy checks.
+ Create forms to collect data in a collaborative platform such as SharePoint.
+ Generate weekly and monthly reports that compare actual performance with maintenance standards using pivot tables and other reporting formats.
+ Troubleshoot the work order processes to ensure data collection, data entry, and reporting are timely, accurate and consistent.
+ Organize and lead the process to update various standard operating procedure manuals.
+ Research public works CIP database to track the progress of construction projects that will impact the Greenspace Management maintenance inventory.
+ Perform administrative functions for the department’s budget review process
+ Utilize analytical tools to set up and track special projects from planning to completion.
+ Review external reports and advise of subject matter impact on Greenspace Management operations.
+ Maintain current and accurate inventory of various types of assets.
+ Conduct research to discover best practices, benchmarks and other data for reports and analyses.
+ Performs other duties as needed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a field directly related to the job.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Two (2) years of professional experience in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or a field directly related to the job are required.
Substitutions: Four (4) years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. An Associate’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field and two years of pertinent professional or para-professional experience may substitute for the education requirement. A Master’s degree in a field directly related to the job may substitute for two years of the above experience requirement.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
None
PREFERENCES
Preference will be given to candidates with:
+ Advanced level skills Microsoft Excel
+ Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and other collaborative tools
+ Experience generating queries and reports from work order systems
+ Experience creating forms to collect data
Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
However, the department may administer a skill assessment evaluation.
SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes
If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.
SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.
Pay Grade - 18
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period.
Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-7091.
If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7091. (TTY 7-1-1)
If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.
Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.
All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.
EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan. Benefits include:
+ Medical
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Wellness
+ Supplemental Insurance
+ Life insurance
+ Long-term disability
+ Retirement pension
+ 457 deferred compensation plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ 10 days of vacation each year
+ 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
+ Compensable Sick Leave
+ Personal Leave
+ Flexible schedules
+ Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions
+ Professional development opportunities
+ Transportation/parking plan
+ Section 125 pretax deductions
+ Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
+ Paid Prenatal, Parental and Infant Wellness Leaves
+ Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
01
Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Please select the best scenario below that describes your level of education.
+ High School diploma/GED.
+ Associate's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance or a closely related field.
+ None of the above
03
How many years of professional experience do you have in accounting, budget analysis, finance, public administration or other field directly related to the job?
+ 2 years but less than 4 years experience.
+ 4 years but less than 6 years experience.
+ 6 years but less than 9 years experience.
+ 9 years or more experience.
+ I have no experience.
04
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency using Microsoft Excel?
+ Beginner (ex: create basic documents and/or spreadsheets with limited experience with other functionalities).
+ Intermediate (ex: insert page breaks, header/footer, and/or generate auto-calculating and basic cell formatting).
+ Advanced (ex: insert table of contents, generate tables, create mail merge and/or conditional formatting, table formatting, sort/filter cells, cell data validation/consolidation).
+ I have no experience using Microsoft Excel.
05
Describe a time when you utilized Microsoft Excel to analyze data to assist a supervisor in making a business decision. (If not applicable, write NA in the space below).
06
Describe the techniques you use to create forms to collect data in a collaborative platform such as SharePoint. (If not applicable, write NA in the space below).
07
Which of the following areas do you have professional experience in performing? )Please check all that apply).
+ Data analysis
+ Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive and other collaborative tools
+ Generating queries and reports from work order systems
+ Creating forms to collect data
Required Question
Source : The City of Houston