CALIFORNIA PARK & REC SOCIETY
Management Analyst I/II (Parks & Recreation)
CALIFORNIA PARK & REC SOCIETY, Ventura, California, United States
Management Analyst I/II (Parks & Recreation)
Salary:
$78,061.16 - $115,461.63 Annually DOQ
Location:
Ventura, CA
Closing Date:
November 3, 2025
Description:
Application submissions are managed exclusively on the City of Ventura career site. To ensure your application and materials are submitted in a timely and complete manner, please apply through https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Jobs. Submissions through other websites &/or methods will not be accepted.
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Pay & Benefits
Management Analyst I
- $78,061.16 - $104,602.99 Annually DOQ
Management Analyst II
- $86,165.46 - $115,461.63 Annually DOQ
Benefits
Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation & Holiday Compensation
Deferred Compensation
CalPERS Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
What You’ll Do As a Management Analyst I/II, you will support and enhance the department’s operations by overseeing and performing a wide range of critical functions, including:
Budget and Fiscal Management
– Oversee and manage department and division finances by analyzing and monitoring expenditures, preparing and administering budgets, tracking spending, forecasting, and producing detailed reports.
Grant Management
– Lead the research, preparation, and submission of grant applications, monitor grant compliance, performance, and reporting requirements, and track grant expenditures.
Purchasing and Procurement
– Prepare and approve purchase authorizations and vendor payments, work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal staff, and review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
Contract Administration
– Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, coordinate contract renewals and amendments, and maintain relationships with vendors.
Software Management
– Maintain assigned web content, support implementation of software and digital tools, and optimize platforms such as Workday, SharePoint, Ventura Connects, and Asset Management.
Project Management and Process Improvement
– Lead department projects and initiatives, evaluate programs, recommend solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operations.
Administrative Studies
– Conduct administrative studies, design and administer surveys, translate findings into reports, and support strategic planning.
Special Projects and Community Engagement
– Organize outreach efforts and deliver presentations to stakeholders, respond to public inquiries, and address customer concerns.
Additional Administrative Support
– Provide essential administrative support, create procedure manuals, reports, and manage clerical tasks.
Distinguishing Characteristics Management Analyst I
– professional entry-level class; works under general supervision with routine, analytical duties.
Management Analyst II
– journey-level class; performs broader, more complex duties with greater independence and policy recommendation.
The classification is flexibly staffed and vacancies may be filled at either level depending on qualifications. Level determination considers complexity, scope, report writing, public speaking, budgeting, and other factors.
Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate has a strong accounting and finance background and is a thoughtful problem solver who will take pride in advancing the department’s mission. You connect details to the bigger picture, manage budgets, prepare grants, refine processes, and support projects while embracing new systems and tackling complex challenges.
Highly Desirable Qualities
Collaborative and Team-Focused
– Prioritizes teamwork, supports colleagues, fosters a positive environment.
Resourceful and Solutions Driven
– Navigates fiscal, contractual, and administrative challenges with initiative and creativity.
Analytical and Results Driven
– Uses data, systems thinking, and process analysis to identify efficiencies and enhance compliance.
Curious and Purposeful
– Seeks to understand the why, engages in continuous learning, aligns work with goals and priorities.
Professional and Accountable
– Produces accurate, high-quality work with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
About Parks & Recreation The City of Ventura’s Parks & Recreation Department enhances community life by providing quality parks, recreation programs, and partnerships. The department includes three divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships.
Parks Division
– Maintains over 46 parks, 800+ acres of open space, beaches, sports fields, and the Ventura Aquatic Center. Manages golf services, urban beautification, park rentals, and more than 30,000 trees citywide.
Recreation Division
– Offers recreation classes, camps, after-school programs, and sports leagues for youth and adults. Operates community facilities, including the Westpark Community Center, Ventura Aquatic Center, and Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center.
Community Partnerships Division
– Provides senior, arts, and cultural programs, manages historic sites and community centers, coordinates event permits, oversees volunteer and grant programs, and supports the Arts and Culture Commission.
For more information about the Parks & Recreation Department, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree
in business or public administration, or related field.
Management Analyst I:
one year of professional administrative/analytical experience or one year as a Management Technician II with the City of Ventura. Public sector experience is desirable; a Master’s degree, plus internship with a local government agency, also qualifies.
Management Analyst II:
two years of experience equivalent to a Management Analyst I with the City of Ventura, performing professional support activities, preferably in a public agency.
License:
possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license may be required.
How to Apply Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs.
Important: Show all relevant education, training, and experience. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached but will not replace the application. Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via e‑mail. Keep your contact information up‑to‑date in the application.
Contact Recruitment Team: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
Phone: (805) 654-7802
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e‑mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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$78,061.16 - $115,461.63 Annually DOQ
Location:
Ventura, CA
Closing Date:
November 3, 2025
Description:
Application submissions are managed exclusively on the City of Ventura career site. To ensure your application and materials are submitted in a timely and complete manner, please apply through https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Jobs. Submissions through other websites &/or methods will not be accepted.
Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Pay & Benefits
Management Analyst I
- $78,061.16 - $104,602.99 Annually DOQ
Management Analyst II
- $86,165.46 - $115,461.63 Annually DOQ
Benefits
Medical Insurance (HMO, PPO options)
City Paid Dental and Vision Insurance
Vacation & Holiday Compensation
Deferred Compensation
CalPERS Retirement
Tuition Reimbursement & Bilingual Pay
What You’ll Do As a Management Analyst I/II, you will support and enhance the department’s operations by overseeing and performing a wide range of critical functions, including:
Budget and Fiscal Management
– Oversee and manage department and division finances by analyzing and monitoring expenditures, preparing and administering budgets, tracking spending, forecasting, and producing detailed reports.
Grant Management
– Lead the research, preparation, and submission of grant applications, monitor grant compliance, performance, and reporting requirements, and track grant expenditures.
Purchasing and Procurement
– Prepare and approve purchase authorizations and vendor payments, work closely with vendors, contractors, and internal staff, and review purchase orders for accuracy and compliance.
Contract Administration
– Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts, coordinate contract renewals and amendments, and maintain relationships with vendors.
Software Management
– Maintain assigned web content, support implementation of software and digital tools, and optimize platforms such as Workday, SharePoint, Ventura Connects, and Asset Management.
Project Management and Process Improvement
– Lead department projects and initiatives, evaluate programs, recommend solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operations.
Administrative Studies
– Conduct administrative studies, design and administer surveys, translate findings into reports, and support strategic planning.
Special Projects and Community Engagement
– Organize outreach efforts and deliver presentations to stakeholders, respond to public inquiries, and address customer concerns.
Additional Administrative Support
– Provide essential administrative support, create procedure manuals, reports, and manage clerical tasks.
Distinguishing Characteristics Management Analyst I
– professional entry-level class; works under general supervision with routine, analytical duties.
Management Analyst II
– journey-level class; performs broader, more complex duties with greater independence and policy recommendation.
The classification is flexibly staffed and vacancies may be filled at either level depending on qualifications. Level determination considers complexity, scope, report writing, public speaking, budgeting, and other factors.
Who We’re Looking For The ideal candidate has a strong accounting and finance background and is a thoughtful problem solver who will take pride in advancing the department’s mission. You connect details to the bigger picture, manage budgets, prepare grants, refine processes, and support projects while embracing new systems and tackling complex challenges.
Highly Desirable Qualities
Collaborative and Team-Focused
– Prioritizes teamwork, supports colleagues, fosters a positive environment.
Resourceful and Solutions Driven
– Navigates fiscal, contractual, and administrative challenges with initiative and creativity.
Analytical and Results Driven
– Uses data, systems thinking, and process analysis to identify efficiencies and enhance compliance.
Curious and Purposeful
– Seeks to understand the why, engages in continuous learning, aligns work with goals and priorities.
Professional and Accountable
– Produces accurate, high-quality work with integrity and fiscal responsibility.
About Parks & Recreation The City of Ventura’s Parks & Recreation Department enhances community life by providing quality parks, recreation programs, and partnerships. The department includes three divisions: Parks, Recreation, and Community Partnerships.
Parks Division
– Maintains over 46 parks, 800+ acres of open space, beaches, sports fields, and the Ventura Aquatic Center. Manages golf services, urban beautification, park rentals, and more than 30,000 trees citywide.
Recreation Division
– Offers recreation classes, camps, after-school programs, and sports leagues for youth and adults. Operates community facilities, including the Westpark Community Center, Ventura Aquatic Center, and Leo Robbins Community Sailing Center.
Community Partnerships Division
– Provides senior, arts, and cultural programs, manages historic sites and community centers, coordinates event permits, oversees volunteer and grant programs, and supports the Arts and Culture Commission.
For more information about the Parks & Recreation Department, visit https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/219/Parks-Recreation.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree
in business or public administration, or related field.
Management Analyst I:
one year of professional administrative/analytical experience or one year as a Management Technician II with the City of Ventura. Public sector experience is desirable; a Master’s degree, plus internship with a local government agency, also qualifies.
Management Analyst II:
two years of experience equivalent to a Management Analyst I with the City of Ventura, performing professional support activities, preferably in a public agency.
License:
possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license may be required.
How to Apply Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs.
Important: Show all relevant education, training, and experience. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached but will not replace the application. Submitting an incomplete application may disqualify you.
After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via e‑mail. Keep your contact information up‑to‑date in the application.
Contact Recruitment Team: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov
Phone: (805) 654-7802
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e‑mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!
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