[Hiring] Management Analyst II @SBCTA

Role Description

Under general direction, performs analytical, research, and/or program/project coordination duties and responsibilities in assigned area of responsibility; Planning and Regional Programs, manages assigned contracts, grants, funds, and/or budgets; researches and analyzes information from various sources on specialized topics; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing assigned program(s); and performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations and services provided within assigned program area.
• Principles of program/project coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Principles and techniques of conducting analytical studies, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting effective and technical reports.
• Principles and procedures for transportation planning, traffic modeling and growth forecasting.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Principles and practices of contract administration and vendor management.
• Principles and practices of business organization and public administration.
• Funding sources and requirements, grants administration, and proposal writing techniques.
• Business letter writing and the standard format for reports and correspondence.
• Record keeping and filing system methods, principles, and practices.
• Mathematical principles and statistical techniques.
• Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to assigned program(s).
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility, especially related to CEQA.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, SBCTA staff and staff of member agencies in person and over the telephone.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and programs, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Requirements

• Research, analyze, evaluate, understand, interpret, and apply program/project policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Analyze, interpret and provide assistance regarding pending legislation.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present transportation planning information and data in an effective manner and draw sound conclusions.
• Prepare and manage assigned budgets and contracts.
• Read and interpret fundamental elements of street design plans, including north orientation, scale, legends, and standard plan symbols.
• Research and identify funding opportunities, write proposals, administer and monitor awarded funds, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Coordinate services with other departments, member agencies, community organizations, and other agencies.
• Identify common active transportation features and markings, such as bikeway and pedestrian facility indicators.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to evaluate assigned projects, programs, and activities.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Understand, interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
• Present complex information orally and in writing in an easy-to-understand way for employees, community groups, and decision-makers.
• Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues collect relevant information, evaluate realistic options, and recommend/implement appropriate course of action.
• Make accurate arithmetic, financial, and statistical computations.
• Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems.
• Effectively represent the program and SBCTA in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, various business, professional, and regulatory organizations, and in meetings with individuals.
• Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner; organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Use tact, initiative, and prudence within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Benefits

• May require possession of a valid California Driver’s License, a satisfactory driving record, and a properly registered and insured vehicle, to be maintained throughout employment.

Company Description

Led by a Board of Directors made up of elected officials from each of the 24 cities and towns and the five county supervisorial districts, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) staff is focused primarily on freeway, interchange, and transit enhancements to the region that first and foremost benefit the taxpayer of San Bernardino County. Coupling that effort with various non-transportation related objectives from the Council of Governments role of the agency brings the mission of providing quality of life improvements to the residents, business operators, and commuters of our region to the forefront.

For more than four decades, SBCTA (previously known as SANBAG) has taken pride in delivering on its commitment to the voters through the implementation of Measure I. This half-cent sales tax that generates transportation dollars that are from the region and for the region is a critical element in the agency's goal to keep people and goods moving effectively. SBCTA calls the historic San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot home. Our headquarters not only positions the agency in the heart of the county, but is symbolic of our longstanding commitment to transportation.