Position Title:

Special Projects Analyst

Job Description:

We are looking for a Special Project Analyst to join our team.

About the Position:

This position will support various initiatives and processes supporting both branches of the City. Including but not limited to board and commission support, compensation accounting for board members, communications, community organization registration, records management and development of training materials.

Preference will be given to candidates with public sector experience.

About the Team:

The Recorder’s Office is a Division residing within the Office of the City Attorney and supports both branches of the City. The team is led by the City Recorder with a team of 10-12 people and engages with constituents regularly.

Work Schedule:

This position typically works Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Hybrid work may be available.

Position Salary Range:

E26 Pay Grade - $59,455/yr. - $81,084/yr.

This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Paid vacation and personal leave

• Six weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employment

• Retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.slc.gov/hr/benefits-and-wellness/.

IMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Relying upon individual or extensive team research of assigned issues, performs complex analysis of the legal, fiscal and political impacts of public policy issues and develops models or scenarios to simulate economic, land use or legislative impacts. Articulates and generates decision paths, and prepares formal written findings and recommendation for action by department/division Administration.

• Facilitates meetings with City departments, diverse groups from the community and other governmental agencies and consultants in order to gain information and negotiate a balanced resolution to issues and to manage special projects.

• Explores and develops creative concepts, ideas, plans, or processes to address project issues. Develops project parameters such as project needs, time frames, funding options, budget requirements, staffing needs, methods, procedures and schedules for project implementation. Drives project progress to ensure tasks and applications follow agreed upon decision path and time frames. Keep current on evolving public policy trends and industry benchmarks.

• Serves as team leader or as a key organizational resource to others on assigned policy/project implementation teams. Assigns general project areas and facilitates each team’s ability to meet project goals and time lines. Monitors team performance and makes recommendations to the Director regarding project decision path, methods and progress.

• Develops, manages and monitors programs and special projects on behalf of the Department/Division Director, monitors compliance with contracts and provides direction to consultants.

• Will represent the department/division at community meetings, workshops, business, and other government meetings.

• Any other assignment given by the Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or a closely related field plus four (4) years paid professional experience in project management, customer relations, policy initiatives development, negotiation and implementation. Education may be substituted for the experience requirements. Preference will be given to candidates with public sector experience.

• Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, and graphic presentations and technical reports to Division Managers, City Council, and general public.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance, and dependability.

Working Conditions:

• Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working conditions.

• Considerable exposure to stress resulting from complex problem solving, stringent project deadlines, and liaison work between City departments, Mayor’s office, politically powerful community groups, and the City Council.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law.  Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.

Position Type:

Full-time

Department:

Attorney's Office

Full Time/Part Time:

Full time

Scheduled Hours:

40

Need help applying? Please call our Recruitment team at 801-535-6699 or email careers@slc.gov .

BENEFITSFull-Time roles with Salt Lake City Corp are eligible for a generous, robust benefits package including:

• Health Insurance (95% of premium paid by city)

• HSA or Flex Account (HSA – City contributes $1,000 - $2,000 annually into account, no match required)

• Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• City-paid retirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)

• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually

• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services

• Wellness clinic for employees and their families

Paid Time Off

• 12 vacation days to start

• 12 paid holidays & 1 personal holiday

• Up to 80 hours of personal leave annually

• 6 weeks of paid parental leave to all new parents

• Additional time off credit possible for rehires or new hires coming from another public jurisdiction

VETERAN EMPLOYER:

Salt Lake City is proud to be a partner of the Utah Patriot Program, providing employment opportunities for Veterans, Military and spouses. We are also a proud National Service Partner.

ABOUT SALT LAKE CITY CORP

Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 200,000. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain talented people from all backgrounds. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.

We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating a workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.

The City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.