Attention Government Job Seekers!

If anyone is interested in an exciting career as a senior staff analyst for government relations, then pay attention because the City of Anaheim is looking to hire a Senior Staff Analyst -- Government Relations. The application deadline is March 7 and the pay is pretty darn good (max of $79,163!)

And let's not overlook this important consideration (from the official flyer): "RETIREMENT BENEFITS -Anaheim employees become members of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) 2.7% at 55 plan. The employee contribution is 1.31% The employee makes a 1.45% contribution towards the Medicare Plan. The City does not particiapte in Social Security."

On to the job details:

SENIOR STAFF ANALYST - GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Employment Type: Full-Time

Description
The City of Anaheim offers more than a workplace; our employees have built a culture based on integrity, respect, quality and excellence, responsibility, and commitment. It's a culture that will inspire you to be your best every day - and know you'll be rewarded for your outstanding contribution. From customer operations positions to actuarial and technical opportunities, Anaheim offers you an opportunity to find excellent benefits, a job you'll enjoy, and people who care about your success. We realize our greatest asset is our team of professionals working together every day to make our Agency a leading success. This is an opportunity to join an organization that is unique and visionary; and to play a part in creating a great place to work.

The successful candidate is a person who:

• Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive local, state and federal advocacy and legislative program to support the various business units, projects and programs within the city.

• Conducts in-depth research and analysis of policy proposals. Distributes legislative proposals to City departments for review; coordinates and monitors bill tracking system.

• Prepares detailed staff reports recommending positions on legislation or other issues involving the division.

• Prepares speeches or key messages as it applies to legislative advocacy positions of the City and State and Federal Legislative Committee testimony as needed.

• Assists in managing multiple local, state and federal elected official and staff contacts focusing primarily on relationship management of strategic stakeholders within each group and positioning the city for new opportunities.

• Provides ongoing education, relationship building, strategic outreach, regular communication, executive briefings, and written correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Assists in managing advocacy firm contracts including the state reporting, CMO invoices and monthly reports.

• Provides oversight and management of the council agenda process and selected projects by providing direction, training and evaluation of the Management Interns.

• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

SALARY RANGE

Minimum: $57,573

Market: $71,966

Control: $79,163

Position Requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience in the area of legislative analysis to include public contact.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of public administration; state and federal legislative process; City government principles and practices; principles of municipal budget and control;

• Ability to conduct extensive and detailed statistical analysis and research; analyze pending legislation and make sound recommendations; analyze grant funding proposals and make sound recommendations;

• Ability to prepare timely, complete, clear and concise reports; maintain accurate statistical information; understand legal contractual and lease documents; prepare complex financial reports and a variety of presentations;

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including city officials, representatives and officials of government jurisdictions, management, employees and the general public.

• Proficiency in the use of computers and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and the internet.

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License by date of appointment.

Special Instructions

All candidates must complete a City of Anaheim application. Applications will be accepted by the Human Resources Department through WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7, 2007.

To fill out an online application visit http://anaheim.net/jobs/job_list.asp

Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from competition. The successful candidate will be required to take a post employment medical examination which will include a drug/alcohol screening. New employees must provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identify. Visit Anaheim’s home page at www.anaheim.net.

Comments

[Why not Mark Leyes?]

I think Mark would be awesome for this job.

[Paul Lucas]

Am I the only one who finds it ironic to see a Government job posting on OC Blog?

[Re Mark Leyes]

• "Ability to prepare timely, complete, clear and concise reports; maintain accurate statistical information; understand legal contractual and lease documents; prepare complex financial reports and a variety of presentations"

Unfortunately, the above requirement takes Mark out of consideration considering the New Math lesson he shared with us yesterday.

Does anyone have the over/under on how long an anti-Leyes post stays up on the OC Blog?

[Jubal]

Disagreement with any and all posters and commenters is fine.

But making personal attacks against any and all posters and commenters has always been against the rules here.

If you want to personally trash people -- anonymously or otherwise -- you might try Orange Juice. You don't even have to be truthful.

[A Leyes Fan]

Theses pointless attacks on Councilman Leyes (Retired) need to stop !!! Councilman Leyes was one of, it not, the greatest member of the Garden Grove City Council in the history of the city. The Garden Grove Council today is itself a shadow of the glory days when Councilman Leyes lead this All American City.

When Councilman Leyes held the reigns of power Garden Grove was a bright shining City on a Hill – a beacon of light just as Rome and Athens in day.

Since retiring from his official duties of city governess Councilman Leyes has had to witness the rapid decline of his beloved municipality. Today Garden Grove is but a shell of its former self, tarnished by the power hunger mob that attempts so foolishly copy the success story that was the Leyes years. If the Orange County BOS have any courage, they would throw out this poor excuse of an election and appoint Mark Leyes to the 1st Sup Seat. Mark Leyes- A great leader and great human being.

[clapping of hands]

Well said, Mark. Not necessarily true, but well said!

[Jubal]

"A Leyes Fan" and "Re Mark Leyes" are the same person.

[Pete Fundy]

Pete Fundy is well qualified for this position. Or, at least qualified enough to BS my way through the interview.

Thanks for the tip, Jubal, and sorry about the latest issue of OCLegend.Com. It's not my fault.

Warmly yours,
Pete Fundy
Senior Editorial Writer
OCLegend.Com