Principles and practices of public administration.
Organization and operation of municipal government.
Municipal government functions specifically related to program area.
Operational characteristics, services and activities of assigned program area.
Principles and practices of program development and administration.
Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs related to area of assignment.
Principles and practices of contract negotiation, preparation and monitoring.
Principles and applications of critical thinking and analysis.
Techniques and formulae for administrative, financial, and comparative analyses.
Methods and techniques of effective technical, administrative, and financial record keeping, report preparation, and presentation.
Recent developments, research methods, current literature, and sources of information related to assigned programs and service areas.
Terminology used in area of assignment.
Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration and grant application and administration principles and practices.
Finance and accounting systems.
Principles of business letter writing.
Federal, state, and local government organizations.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Principles of supervision and training.
Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Principles, trends, methods, and techniques used in customer service, public relations, public information, and program education and promotion.
English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Perform a full range of responsible and varied professional, analytical duties in providing responsible staff support to a City department, office, and/or program area.
Plan, organize, direct, coordinate, and evaluate assigned programs, projects, events, or technical area.
Oversee and participate in the development and administration of program goals, objectives and procedures.
Perform a range of professional analytical, programmatic, and administrative duties involving the use of independent judgment and personal initiative.
Collect, evaluate, and interpret varied information and data.
Research, analyze, and formulate recommendations, work plans, and activities regarding planning, technical, and administrative issues.
Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
Develop recommendations for problematic areas and implement and monitor changes.
Read and interpret plans and specifications.
Prepare clear and concise technical, administrative and financial reports.
Prepare clear, accurate and concise tables, schedules, summaries and other materials in statistical and narrative form.
Establish and maintain various data collection, record keeping, tracking, filing, and reporting systems.
Research, negotiate, manage, and monitor contracts and agreements.
Understand the organization and operation of the City, assigned program, and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
Understand, interpret, and apply administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Properly interpret, ensure compliance with, and make recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations and policies.
Identify and respond to community and organizational issues, concerns, and needs.
Coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines.
Organize and prioritize timelines and project schedules in an effective and timely manner.
Plan, schedule, and review the work and performance of subordinates in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale may be required for some positions.
Participate in the preparation and administration of budgets.
Operate and use modern office equipment including a computer and various software packages.
Work under steady pressure with frequent interruptions and a high degree of public contact by phone or in person.
Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality in maintaining critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.