Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
DEFINITION
Performs professional, technical, analytical work to support City Council, City Manager and the management team in the implementation of goals and objectives; manage projects and programs as assigned; identify, research, analyze, and report on financial, economic, political, and legislative issues; serve as liaison between the City Manager’s office and other agencies and business community.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives direction from the City Manager.
PRIMARY DUTIES--The following are examples of primary duties assigned to positions in this classification. Other related duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Conduct complex and sensitive financial, operational and management analysis, studies and research projects including those involving City-wide issues, programs, initiatives, policies and procedures; gathers and analyzes data and information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics.
2. Perform and facilitate strategic planning and policy development and analysis.
3. Collaborate with City Council, department heads and other City employees on special projects and committees; develop and maintain project plans, lead and direct the activities of assigned committees and task forces, monitor, evaluate and report on progress toward achievement of goals.
4. Identify, research, compile, analyze, and report on local and national economic occurrences and indicators; provide information regarding relationships between economic factors and City revenues; provide economic forecasting and revenue projections.
5. Monitor, analyze, prepare and present written and verbal reports to the City Council on impacts of state and federal legislation and regulations affecting, or potentially affecting, the City of Grand Junction and community.
6. Research and prepare white papers on items of interest for City Council and City Administration; prepare letters and correspondence on behalf of City Council and Administration to state and federal legislators on issues of interest; act as liaison for City Council for contacts with state and federal legislators and special interest groups; and update state and federal legislators on City projects.
7. Serve as the City liaison with economic development partners, local and state political associations, and industry and business representatives; represent the City’s interest in supporting existing and attracting prospective businesses; identify and provide information on policies and financing options and incentives.
8. Assist in evaluating and analyzing the availability of City resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
9. Prepare and deliver presentations on a wide variety of issues to the City Council, other City boards and commissions and community groups.
10. Attend City Council, board and community meetings as requested; coordinate follow up on issues raised or requests received.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Municipal government services, organization, programs and political structure.
City plans, policies, codes, community objectives and issues.
State and federal legislative processes.
Research methodology including statistical analysis.
Principals and theories of economics and economic analysis.
Modern office technology and equipment, including computers and related software applications.
Applicable Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations.
Effective public speaking and presentation techniques.
Ability to:
Perform of wide variety of highly responsible, complex, and diverse advanced level of professional duties involving the use of independent judgment and initiative.
Coordinate and manage complex projects.
Research and analyze complex legislative issues.
Identify, gather, and analyze economic data.
Prepare forecasts depending on economic and legislative changes.
Analyze complex issues and recommend solutions to existing problems.
Interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, laws and regulations.
Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills including tact and courtesy and to effectively deal with people difficult or controversial situations.
Accomplish work with and through others.
Develop consensus and resolve issues among team members.
Coordinate and manage complex projects involving competing interests and objectives.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Appropriately handle confidential or sensitive information.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Prepare clear and concise technical reports, statements and correspondence for public presentation.
Operate and use modern office equipment including computer and various software applications.
Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Experience and Training Guidelines
Minimum Requirements:
Experience:
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in government administration that demonstrates a strong understanding of municipal operations and public process.
Training:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, economics, political science or a related field.
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
License or Certificate
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental Conditions:
The job is performed in the following working environment:
Office environment.
Physical Conditions:
The job is characterized by:
Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
The following physical activities are very or extremely important in accomplishing the job’s purpose and are performed on a daily basis:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for prolonged periods. The employee is regularly required to see, hear, talk, stand, twist and use repetitive motions in the conduct of work. The employee is also required to perform light lifting.