Experience and Education: Two years of responsible administrative and management analysis experience supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, or a field related to area of assignment. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public administration; organization and operation of municipal government; municipal government functions specifically related to program area; operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned program area; principles and practices of program development and administration; organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs related to area of assignment; principles and practices of contract negotiation, preparation, and monitoring; principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis; techniques and formulae for administrative, accounting, financial, payroll and comparative analyses; methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation; recent developments, research methods, current literature, and sources of information related to assigned programs and service areas; terminology used in area of assignment; principles and practices of budget preparation and administration and grant application and administration principles and practices; finance, payroll and accounting systems; principles of business letter writing; federal, state, and local government organizations; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; principles of lead supervision and training may be required for some positions; office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; principles, trends, methods, and techniques used in customer service, public relations, public information, and program education and promotion; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to: Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate assigned programs, projects, events, or technical area; oversee and participate in the development and administration of program goals, objectives, and procedures; perform a range of professional analytical, programmatic, and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative; collect, evaluate, and interpret varied information and data; research, analyze, and formulate recommendations, work plans, and activities regarding planning, technical, and administrative issues; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals; develop recommendations for problematic areas and implement and monitor changes; read and interpret plans and specifications; prepare clear and concise technical, administrative, and financial reports; prepare clear, accurate and concise tables, schedules, summaries, and other materials in statistical and narrative form; establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking, filing, and reporting systems; research, negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts and agreements; understand the organization and operation of the City, assigned program, and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities; understand, interpret, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; properly interpret, ensure compliance with, and make recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; organize and prioritize timelines and project schedules in an effective and timely manner; plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of volunteers and subordinates may be required for some positions; participate in the preparation and administration of budget; operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages; work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person; exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Supplemental Information
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for some positions.
Environment/Working Conditions
Environmental Conditions: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with some travel to different sites.
Physical Conditions: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will not be accepted after this deadline.
The recruitment process will include an online skills assessment and an oral panel interview.
The following documents are required and must be completed and brought to the oral interview:
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Preliminary Background Information/PHS
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Background Investigation Questionnaire (BIQ)
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Required Documents
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Applicant Autobiography
Please provide as many of the required documents along with your Preliminary Background Information/PHS, BIQ, and Applicant Autobiography. Items such as transcripts, credit report or other missing documents can be provided upon your receiving them.
Further selection steps include, but are not limited to a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol screening, and an interview with the Chief of Police. The interview with the background investigator and completion of the background investigation will include, but is not limited to, verification and evaluation of any present and/or past use of drugs, driving and employment history.
Please review the following common disqualifiers. If any items listed pertain to you, you will be automatically disqualified in the background investigation. You may, at this time, want to screen yourself and withdraw prior to starting the recruitment process.
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Any illegal use, sales, or possession of a drug classified as an opiate (heroin, opium, etc.) or PCP.
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Any use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) within five years of date of application.
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Any illegal use of anabolic steroids within three years of date of application.
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A pattern or history of irresponsibility as evidenced by debt collections, civil judgments, failure to pay, late payments, etc.
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Two or more at-fault traffic collisions within three years of the date of application.
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Conviction of a hit-and run offense.
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Any driver's license suspension within five years of date of application.
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Conviction of a felony crime.
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Conviction of any misdemeanor crime within five years of application.
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Any conviction as an adult, of any misdemeanor crime involving domestic violence, sexual-related offenses or crimes against children.
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Any conviction as an adult, of a theft or larceny crime.
The following may result in disqualification:
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Use of cocaine, methamphetamine, hallucinogens (GHB, MDMA/ecstasy, ketamine, etc.) previous to five years of application.
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Prior nitrous oxide use.
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Illegal use of anabolic steroids previous to three years of application.
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Illegal use of a hypodermic needle/ syringe.
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A bankruptcy within the past three years of date of application.
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More than one moving violation in the past 12 months, and/or three or more moving citations within the past three years, and/or five or more moving citations within the past five years of date of application.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration.
The City of Anaheim uses E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process.
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