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Job Description
Description
Please be advised this position is limited term (through March 31, 2028) and is contingent on available grant funding
Under direction, to assist in providing administrative and budgetary guidance to department head and departmental administrative personnel regarding City services and business affairs; to conduct administrative studies and analyses; to submit recommendations and prepare reports; and to do related work as required.
Representative Duties
In addition to the above, the following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the essential duties of the position. They are descriptive, not limiting. Essential Duties: As assigned, plans and conducts technical administrative duties and analyses; assists in the compilation, analysis and control of departmental budgets; gathers, tabulates and evaluates study data; formulates recommendations, prepares and presents reports; studies organizational layout and work flow; investigates and evaluates need for changes in budgetary allocations during the fiscal year; answers correspondence; provides administrative and budgetary assistance to departments, as requested; assists in the compilation and analysis of employee organization salary and fringe benefit requests. Administrative Analyst II is distinguished from Administrative Analyst I in that the latter is an entry-level position while the II level exercises a greater degree of independent judgment due to the scope of duties that represent the most responsible, sensitive, and complex assignments.
Full job description: Administrative Analyst I , Administrative Analyst II
Minimum Qualifications- Graduated from an accredited college or university, with a major in Public or Business Administration, or closely related field, AND;
- One (1) year of administrative and/or financial experience OR;
- An equivalent combination of education and experience which will provide the capabilities to perform the described duties
- Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license
Administrative Analyst II:- In addition to the above, must have two (2) years of administrative and/or financial experience equivalent to the City’s Administrative Analyst I class
Highly desirable:- Familiar with federal and state grant programs
OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Full job description linked above.
Examination (Weighted: 100%)
Week of September 18 th , 2025 (Tentative)
An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.
Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:- Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
- Fire Safety Unit
- Police Safety Unit
- Police Trainee Unit
- Supervisory & Management Unit
RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement Info page for additional information. -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Bakersfield
Show moreAt over 413, 000 residents within the City of Bakersfield and another 100,000 in the metro area,
Bakersfield is the ninth largest city in California, ranked between Oakland and Anaheim. Uniquely placed
geographically, the successful candidate will be no more than a couple of hours drive from all things California,
whether that’s Disneyland, the Pacific Ocean, Sequoia’s Big Trees and Yosemite’s waterfalls, or the thrill of skiing
at Mammoth Mountain. Right here at home, the 30-mile paved Kern River Parkway Trail winds through preserved
riparian habitat where you might see rabbits, roadrunners, and other protected wildlife. Sunny year round,
Bakersfield does get hot in the summer, but this region’s Mediterranean climate provides for an
all-seasons lifestyle. Bakersfield is the nation’s top city for family activities. For more information
on things to do in Bakersfield, please visit The Visit Bakersfield Website.
The Bakersfield City Council is composed of seven members elected from the seven wards of the City on a nonpartisan basis to serve overlapping four-year terms. The Mayor is elected at-large to serve a four-year term as presiding officer at Council meetings and as the head of the City for legislative and ceremonial purposes.
The City’s tagline is “The Sound of Something Better” and our team strives to better the community on behalf of the residents we serve each and every day. The City also strives to ensure all team members are provided with a supportive and fulfilling working environment, with emphasis placed on professional development opportunities and career advancement planning. Our team members are frequently encouraged to participate in the City’s employee incentive, wellness and leadership development programs that are offered throughout the year, as well as position-specific training and educational opportunities. Employment with the City of Bakersfield is more than a job, it is being part of something better.
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