Management Analyst I - Police Department

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 26, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exist in the Police Department, Professional Standards Bureau/Human Services & Planning Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this classification may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Examples of Duties

Under general supervision, performs fiscal, administrative, and analytical duties on the Police Department’s Planning Section, in the Professional Standards Bureau.

Examples of Duties

• Participates in the formulation, execution, and control of budgets.

• Researches and gathers budgetary data.
• Analyzes expenses, revenues, and other budgetary data.
• Reviews, monitors, and tracks expenditures.
• Ensures that expenditures are within appropriations and spending guidelines.
• Prepares budget requests, justifications, and related fiscal documents.
• Formulates budget proposals.
• Prepares budget projections.
• Facilitates the procurement of goods, services, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepares and processes contracts.
• Provides advice and guidance to agency staff regarding purchasing activities.
• Reviews purchase requests, requisitions, direct payments, and procurement card purchases.
• Maintains automated purchasing and financial systems.
• Researches and reports on a variety of informational, operational, and management issues.
• Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of policies, procedures, operations, and methods.
• Analyzes staffing requirements, work scheduling, equipment and facilities.
• Performs fiscal analyses of management proposals.
• Collects and compiles data.
• Performs statistical analysis of data.
• Writes and presents comprehensive reports and memorandums.
• Enters information into a document management system; creates files, records, and other documentation.
• Reviews policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

• May supervise clerical or support personnel.
• May represent the department at meetings or on committees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

(Experience involving the analysis and evaluation of budgets, systems, policies and procedures, organizations, and programs may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration.
• Knowledge of current office practices, procedures, and systems.
• Knowledge of English grammar and usage.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of budgeting and statistical data analysis.
• Skill in the use of personal computers and office software packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral forms.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to research, analyze, and report on a variety of management issues.
• Ability to formulate, execute, and control budgets.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis of data.
• Ability to administer grants and contracts.

• Knowledge of County and departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of County budgetary and purchasing processes, procedures, and methods.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and reporting on a variety of management issues.
• Skill in formulating, executing, and controlling budgets.
• Skill in performing statistical analysis of data. Skill in administering grants and contracts.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Management Analyst I - Police Department
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your transcript(s), license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.

Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke free workplace
All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug free workplace
Baltimore County provides a drug free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary

Annual Salary review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated.
Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program
Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance
Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include:

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts
Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance
Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement
Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave
Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave
Personal Leave
Holidays
Bereavement Leave
Jury Leave
Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit
Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance
70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation
Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer
This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.