2.5% July 2023

The Water Utilities Department is in the process of requesting proposals to conduct a department wide compensation study. If approved, the results of this study may impact base salaries in fiscal year 2024/2025. This position has a target start date of on or after July 1, 2023.

Are you a problem-solver with an interest in data analysis and process optimization looking for your next opportunity to excel? Look no further than the City of Oceanside’s dynamic Water Utilities Department where you can join an industry-leading team as we look to integrate top-level talent, innovative technology, resource efficiency and financial stability into our City’s next chapter.

The Water Utilities department is currently accepting applications for a newly created Management Analyst position within the Administrative & Capital Projects section of the Department. This opening is designed for someone passionate about data and systems optimization.

In terms of analysis, you will work closely with data from the City’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) program. This internet-of-things (IoT) network is designed to efficiently capture and transmit water usage data, saving operational costs and identifying potential usage issues to customers via the WaterSmart portal.

In this position you will also:

• Support many functions of the Water Department ranging from long-range strategic planning to daily operational analysis.
• Work under the direction of the Principal Management Analyst and Department Director, alongside the management team as you take initiative to identify and resolve problems and improve processes.
• Assist other divisions within the Water Department, and/or work on special projects as required by the Water Utilities Director and Principal Management Analyst.
• Work closely with staff in other departments including the City’s Information Technology and Finance departments.

• Organization and operation of municipal government;
• Applicable civil, government and administrative codes;
• Budget preparation and analysis and management audit techniques;
• Public sector employee relations theory, practice and issues;
• Principles and practices of supervision;
• Methods of research and analysis;
• Principles and practices of public sector contract administration; and
• Principles and practices of customer service.

• Exercise sound judgment and common sense;
• Research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues;
• Prepare clear, concise oral and written reports, both narrative and statistical;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Effectively supervise the work of others;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Use computer terminals and systems to enter and retrieve data; and
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.