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TO THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL � FROM THE CITY MANAGER ; i October 23, 2000 SUBJECT Approve job specifications for the classifications of Management Analyst and Community Communications Specialist and amend the Salary Plan accordingly. Recommendation 1. Adopt the resolution which approves job specifications for the positions of Management Analyst and Community Communications Specialist; and 2. Amend the salary plan accordingly. Background The City Manager Department and Public Works Services Department have both recognized an �ncreasing need to develop data and perform research and technical analysis concerning various .dministrative, fiscal, regulatory and operational issues. The proposed Management Analyst will perform duties such as: • serve as a lead for the City-wide performance measures/ benchmarking program; • provide complex analysis related to policy and programmatic development and implementation; • compile materials and assist in the preparation of budget and various reports; • coordinate the preparation of grant applications. The Management Analyst position will generally serve to accomplish organizational projects (of an inter- divisional or inter-departmental nature) and based on research, provide recommendations on programs and procedures which impact the community. Previously, the duties to be performed by the Management Analyst in the City Manager's Office were covered by a casual employee, who left the City to accept a permanent position elsewhere. In the Public Works Services Department, there was an analyst position that was eliminated during a major reorganization of the Department in 1994-95. Subsequently, the bulk of the analyst duties were performed by a superintendent, then by a supervisor taken out of line duty. In both cases, line management effectiveness was negatively impacted and important analyst work was not accomplished. The Council has long felt the need to improve communication with the community, and approved a Community Communications Specialist position in the City Manager's budget to assist in developing and - 'isseminating clear, accurate and comprehensive information to the community. The position will serve ,s a resource/consuttant to all City departments in communicating with the community . _. . . __ ..._��. _ . _ _.__ _ _e...._ _ _ ___ _ __-- .