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Job Description PROJECT POLICY ANL 2 Working Title Project Policy Analyst
Job Code 007397 Grade 19
Department Name Transportation & Parking Svcs - D01121 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 09/20/2018
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope
Applies professional concepts to conduct analytical studies or projects of moderate scope and complexity to address a variety of policy, research and procedural issues. Fully analyzes issues and problems, gathers data and information, finds and evaluates alternatives and makes sound recommendations.

Department Custom Scope
Under the supervision of the Director of Transportation Services, the Project Policy Analyst will provide consultation, project management, and data analysis to Transportation Services management on a wide variety of projects of moderate scope and complexity for departmental growth and development. The incumbent will apply professional and analytical skills to aid in the development, execution, and evaluation of department procedures and policies to improve service delivery and the customer experience.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies professional or research concepts to perform analysis of data and systems pertaining to moderately complex projects, policies, initiatives, processes, and/or functions.
  • Responsible for benchmarking with other UC campuses and industry standards to inform on best practices. Assists in the creation, monitoring, and updating of internal department documents such as KPIs, customer surveys, flow charts, process maps, and procedures using standard departmental and University policies and past precedent as guidelines.
30
Gathers and assembles analytical and factual data on assigned problems and issues to prepare reports and/or analyses summarizing information on the assigned issues and commenting on other significance for internal or external constituents.
  • On a project basis, performs analytical studies on a variety of policies, programs, and issues. Researches and summarizes industry best practices and new technologies. Monitors progress, schedules, milestones and deliverables for projects with multiple deadlines.
30
Prepares, edits and modifies documents including research reports, manuscripts, presentations and proposals.
  • Responsible the preparation, tracking, and ongoing update of Transportation Services projects, plans, and initiatives. Drafts project summary sheets and presentations. Creates, develops and manages graphs, data, and visual documents. Provides reports for reoccurring weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly updates.
30
Provides operational support for Transportation & Parking Services and Fleet Services which may include some of the following functions: participates in the development and implementation of the department's mission, goals, and strategic planning; assists in the review of operations and services to identify operational efficiencies and integrate "best practices"; coordinates and/or participates in special projects and assignments, the scope of which may extend beyond day-to-day operations.
10

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs. Preferred
Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Required
Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Required
Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. Required
Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. Required
Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. Required
Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. Required
Demonstrates strong planning, organizational, and time management skills with attention to detail and follow-through. Required
Proficiency in writing and interpreting policies and/or procedures. Required
Proficient in reading, editing, and creating technical documents. Preferred
Knowledge of process improvement, cost/benefit analysis, balanced scorecard, and change management methodologies. Preferred
Advanced proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and spreadsheet and database software to generate reports. Required
Knowledge of relational databases, BI applications, and tools. Preferred
Knowledge in writing queries and extracting data using Microsoft SQL. Preferred

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Employment and/or continued employment is contingent on a satisfactory Agency background check. Required
Travel for attending training, conferences, and visits to other campuses for research, bench-marking, and process improvement initiatives. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Frequently
  • Communicate Orally : Frequently
  • Reason & Analyze : Frequently

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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