Salary : $118,892.80 - $143,707.20 Annually
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Regular
Job Number: 0391-26-08
Department: Department of Public Works
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 08/26/2026
Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40.00
ABOUT THE POSITION The Senior Department Analyst is a strategic member of the small, dynamic, and high-performing Department of Public Works Business Technology Services Team, leading digital transformation and continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service delivery across the Public Works branches. In partnership with department leadership, Information Services & Technology (IST), and the County's Digital Innovation and Transformation Office (DITO), this position identifies opportunities, streamlines business processes, and delivers technology-enabled solutions. The Goal; improve operational efficiency, transparency, elevating our employee and constituents experience.
ABOUT YOUThe ideal candidate for the Senior Department Analyst of DPW Administration is a collaborative, people-first partner passionate about modernizing public services through technology, continuous improvement, and human-centered innovation. Valuing character, curiosity, and measurable impact, this role welcomes visionaries from both the public and private sectors who possess a proven track record of driving organizational change and digital transformation. They guide through influence and empathy, acting as skilled facilitators and strategic problem solvers who build trusted partnerships across business, operational, and technical teams to translate complex administrative challenges into practical, user-focused solutions.
The successful candidate brings extensive experience in managing technology modernization, automating business processes, and leveraging data analytics to optimize service delivery. They excel at steering major initiatives from concept through implementation while effectively communicating with diverse audiences, including executive leadership, frontline staff, and community stakeholders. Grounded in strong emotional intelligence, design thinking, and adaptable program management, this partner will foster continuous learning, facilitate active stakeholder engagement, and cultivate a culture dedicated to enhancing the overall experience for everyone we serve.
KNOWLEDGE OF
- Principles and practices of business and public administration.
- Principles and practices of work planning, data collection and analysis, project management and research methodology.
- Basic supervisory principles and practices depending upon assignment.
- Applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
ABILITY TO
- Plan, organize, and conduct research and analytical studies.
- Plan and direct the work of others on a project or day-to-day basis.
- Interpret, apply and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations.
- Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive and/or political nature; negotiate mutually satisfactory solutions and implement recommendations.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence, policies, procedures and other written materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including other departments, community members and organizations, public and private agencies, and local, state and federal agencies.
- Effectively represent assigned programs, the department and County in meetings and presentations.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work, and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research; strategic planning; or closely related work.
Additional professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list.Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERALBelow are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university with a major in business or public administration, public policy, political science, social services, health care administration or a field related to the work, and three years of professional level experience performing administrative, legislative, operational and/or policy analysis; program or project design, planning and implementation; research; strategic planning; or closely related work.Additional professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Please tell us how you meet the minimum requirements listed above. For education, please list your relevant college level coursework, dates courses taken, and school attended. For experience, please include the name of employer(s), dates worked, your exact duties, and number of hours worked per week.
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Are you substituting professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work for the required education on a year-for-year basis?
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If you answered "Yes" to Question #2, please provide your professional level experience performing administrative, analytical, fiscal, legislative, operational, policy, program administration or research work for the required education on a year-for-year basis.In your answer, please include your employer, job title, and specific job duties performed where you gained the experience.If you answered "No" to Question #2, please state N/A in the text box.
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