Administrative Analyst

City of Rialto, CA

$79K — $107K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or related field
  • 2 years of administrative program support experience, preferably in the public sector
  • Strong knowledge of municipal government operations
  • Proficiency in financial record-keeping and reporting
  • Excellent analytical and statistical report preparation skills
  • Ability to supervise and coordinate staff and projects
  • Familiarity with grant program administration methods.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support for finance, budget preparation, and program administration
  • Review and ensure departmental documents comply with guidelines
  • Participate in budget administration, forecasting funds, and monitoring expenditures
  • Oversee purchasing activities and manage contracts
  • Conduct organizational and operational studies, providing recommendations
  • Coordinate departmental services, assign tasks, and evaluate workflows
  • Develop and implement departmental goals and policies
  • Prepare grant proposals and monitor compliance with funding obligations.

Benefits

  • $1,950 monthly contribution to a cafeteria plan for health, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance coverage of $150,000 plus dependent coverage
  • 120 hours of administrative leave annually
  • Eligibility for merit raises based on performance
  • Longevity pay for extended service within the City
  • Deferred compensation plan contribution of $550 per month
  • Free use of the Rialto Fitness Center for employees and their spouses.
Full Job Description
Salary : $79,860.36 - $107,053.32 Annually
Location : Rialto, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-021
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: Utilities
Opening Date: 07/09/2026
Closing Date: 7/23/2026 12:00 AM Pacific

Classification Definition
DEFINITION

To perform a wide variety of responsible administrative and analytical support duties in an assigned department; to conduct studies and research programs; to participate in special projects and assigned programs; to prepare a variety of financial and statistical reports; to oversee specialized program areas; to administer grant funding and submit grant applications; to ensure work quality and adherence to established policies and procedures; and to perform analytical and administrative tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is the full journey level class within the Administrative Analyst series. Employees within this class perform the full range of duties as assigned. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Administrative Analyst in that the latter possesses a specialized, technical or functional expertise within the area of assignment and performs the most complex duties and responsibilities assigned to classes within the series.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from higher level management staff.
May exercise direct, functional, or technical supervision over technical and clerical staff.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities
ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following (depending on area of assignment):

Essential Functions:
  1. Provides high level administrative support in the functions of an assigned department including finance, budget preparation and control, and program administration.
  2. Reviews departmental reports and documents for completeness, proper punctuation, grammar and spelling and compliance with established guidelines; develops filing guides and systems.
  3. Participates in the preparation and administration of departmental or program budget; forecast funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; recommends adjustments as necessary.
  4. Oversees and coordinates purchasing activities; prepares bids and requests for proposals; awards contracts; monitors contract performance; authorizes payments to vendors; resolves vendor issues; assists in planning and directing various departmental goals and objectives.
  5. Conducts a variety of organizational, operational and analytical studies and investigations; recommends modifications to existing programs, policies and procedures as appropriate; prepares a variety of formal reports.
  6. Coordinates and reviews the work plan for assigned departmental services and activities; assigns work activities and projects; monitors work flow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems.
  7. Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies and priorities; recommends and implements resulting policies and procedures.
  8. Coordinates department activities with those of other departments, outside agencies and organizations; serves as the liaison for the assigned department with other departments and outside agencies; serves on various internal committees; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues.
  9. Develops marketing materials including writing and editing documents, soliciting advertisers, and distributing materials on an as needed basis.
  10. Provides staff assistance to an assigned department head; participates on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  11. Oversees and manages contracted services in assigned program areas; prepares requests for proposal for contracted services; evaluates submissions; recommends contract award; negotiates terms of contract and prepares contracts; monitors services to ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
  12. Prepares grant applications; implements and monitors grant programs; monitors grant expenditures to ensure compliance with grant contractual obligations; submits quarterly and annual reports.
  13. Trains, motivates and evaluates assigned personnel; provides or coordinates staff training; works with employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
  14. Monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.

Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
  • Principles and practices of public administration and program development.
  • Operations and functions of municipal government.
  • Operations, services and activities of assigned program area.
  • Methods of research, program analysis and report preparation.
  • Principles and procedures of financial record keeping and reporting.
  • Modern office procedures and methods including computer equipment and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
  • Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
  • Methods and techniques of data collection, research and report preparation.
  • Principles and practices of program development and implementation.
  • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation as assigned.
  • Mathematical calculations.
  • Methods and techniques of grant program administration.
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations.

Ability To:
  • Perform administrative and analytical activities for assigned programs.
  • Understand the organization and operation of the assigned division and outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
  • Interpret and apply administrative and department or division policies and procedures.
  • Research, analyze and evaluate programs, policies and procedures.
  • Analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make recommendations.
  • Collect, compile and analyze complex information and prepare statistical reports.
  • Direct and participate in various organizational studies and analyses.
  • Supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff as assigned.
  • Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff as assigned.
  • Prepare and administer complex program budgets and comprehensive grant and bid proposals.
  • Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  • Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of education and/or experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful job performance is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Two years administrative program support experience. Experience with a public sector/ government agency is highly desirable and preferred.

Training:
  • Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Possession of a State of California driver license.

Supplemental Information
Application Procedure:
A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department. 246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process:
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position. Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility:
Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit. For more information, please see the City's

Mid-Management Classification (Exempt)

This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

RETIREMENT
The California Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), which took effect in January 2013, changes the way CalPERS retirement and health benefits are applied, and places compensation limits on members. The greatest impact is felt by new CalPERS members.

As defined by the PEPRA, a new member includes:

-A member who joined CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013, who, on or after January 1, 2013, is hired by a different CalPERS employer following a break in service of more than six months.

-A new hire who joined CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in another California public retirement system.

-A new hire who joins CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

All members who don't fall into the definitions above are considered classic members. Classic members will retain the existing benefit enrollment levels for future service with the same employer.

PERS Retirement Employee Share: 8% (Pre-Tax).

EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE Mid-Management employees with Masters' degrees will receive a 7.5% pay increase. The increase in pay only applies if the employee has a degree higher than required for the position.

CAFETERIA PLAN The City's Contribution to the Cafeteria Plan to go towards the employee's contributions for health, vision, and dental insurance premiums will be one thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950) per month. Employees hired on or after 11/14/2018 shall be provided one thousand nine hundred fifty dollars ($1,950) per month, but there shall be no cash back to employee for any amount not used. Opt out for new hire employees (on or after 11/14/2018) shall be limited to a $200 per month for not electing City medical insurance.

LIFE INSURANCE provides a $150,000 double indemnity policy for employee plus dependent coverage ($10,000 for spouse and $5,000 dependent children).

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 120 hours of administrative leave per fiscal year.

MERIT RAISES may be received in the form of salary increases six times within five years with the attainment of satisfactory work performance.

BILINGUAL PAY is paid to employees who successfully pass the bilingual proficiency examination for Spanish $100 per period.

VACATION is accumulated per pay period. See MOU for additional information.

SICK LEAVE is accumulated at the rate of one day per month with no maximum amount of accumulation.

SPORTS CENTER Employees, employees' spouses, retirees, and retirees' spouses shall be allowed free use of the Rialto Fitness Center during normal operating hours as long as the City has managerial control of the facility. Employees, employees' spouses, retirees, and retirees' spouses shall adhere to the same regulations regarding reservations and the use and care of the facilities as the general public.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION The City shall pay $550 per month toward deferred compensation plan.

LONGEVITY Longevity Pay for City of Rialto service (5-9 years: 3%; 10+ years: 6%).

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EMERGENCY SERVICE: All City employees are required to perform assigned Emergency Service duties in the event of an emergency or disaster.
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