What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Analyst-PW position at City of Lancaster?
Closing: May 1st,2026 or once 150 applications have been received
Position: Senior Analyst
Department: Public Works
Annual Salary Range: $107,937.96 - $137,759.44
FLSA: Exempt
EEO Category: 2 Professionals
General Summary: Performs and may coordinate a variety of advanced professional-level research, analytical, and administrative duties and studies of moderate complexity related to the business, technological, and operational activities of assigned functions, operations, programs, department, and/or division. Analyzes company functions, processes, and activities to improve business applications for the most effective use of money, materials, equipment and people. Assists in identifying and resolving operational and administration issues; observes, gathers, compiles, verifies, analyzes, and correlates pertinent information, facts, and data; identifies alternative solutions or sound conclusions; and makes and assists in the implementation of recommendations. May supervise technical and administrative staff.
Tasks may include:
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of department processes, special projects, and studies, including conducting surveys and performing research and analysis on operational issues
- Prepare complex reports, requests for proposals, manuals, memorandum and correspondence relating to departmental operations, systems, procedures and programs
- Independently perform the full range of responsible and difficult analytical and administrative work involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative
- Develop and administer new programs, policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
- Develop, interpret and communicate rules, standards and procedures
- Review and analyzes information, documents, forecasts, methods, schedules, systems, processes, and procedures
- Participate in special projects including research of new programs and services to include budget analysis and preparation, feasibility analysis, and coordination of funding sources
- Identify areas of need and improvement and recommends alternative solutions to management as to courses of action that best meet the organization’s goals.
- Represent the City to community groups, outside agencies, and professional organizations as required
- Confer with departmental officials on operating practices and problems
- Assist in training, supervising and evaluation staff
- Assist in budget development and administer assigned budgets as requested
The duties listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other related duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor. This position is considered exempt.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university with major course work in Public or Business Administration or related field.
- Five (5) years of experience in associated field
Core Competencies:
- Problem Solving – Analytically and logically evaluating information
- Learning Agility – Seeking learning opportunities and applying the lessons to work
- Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
- Professional Integrity & Ethics – Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
- Safety Focus – Showing Vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards
- Customer Focus – Attending to the Needs and expectations of customers
- Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information
- Teamwork – Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
- Valuing Diversity – Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
- Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
Guiding Principles
- Put people first.
- Be visionary.
- Be an ambassador for Lancaster.
- Be Fiscally Responsible.
- Be Creative.
- Always Improving.
- Be Adaptable and Resilient.
Essential Physical Requirements:
- Ascend/Descend stairs/ladders/balance (moderate)
- Position self to bend or twist (frequent)
- To move, transport, position items up to 15 lbs. (frequent)
- Exposed to outdoor weather conditions (infrequent)
- Operate Equipment (none)
- Stationary or squatting position (frequent)
Environmental Factors:
- Work under time pressure (moderate to frequent)
- Interruptions (frequent)
Essential Cognitive Functions:
- Analyze (continuous)
- Computations (frequent)
- Generate Written Work Product (moderate)
- Independent Problem Solving (continuous)
- Interruptions (frequent)
- Maintain Positive Public Relations (continuous)
- Organize (frequent)
Disaster Service Worker:
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100-3109, all public employees are declared disaster service workers subject to disaster service activities as may be assigned to them in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disaster.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time;
The City of Lancaster will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the City of Lancaster is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting www.dfeh.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.
Salary : $107,938 - $137,759