Administrative Analyst I / II

Administrative Analyst Positions

The City of Walnut Creek is recruiting two (2) full-time Administrative Analysts : one within the City Manager's Office and another within the Public Works Department. Salary for Administrative Analyst I ranges from $107,870 to $129,798 annually. The range for Administrative Analyst II is $121,055 to $145,906 annually. Placement in the range will depend on qualifications. The department will determine placement at a I or II depending on knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. Years of experience will be considered, but it is not the only factor. The closing date for this recruitment is Sunday, October 26, 2025, at 11 : 59 PM PST.

However, this job announcement may close at any time without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received prior to the closing date. What's great about these opportunities :

• Excellent salary and benefits;
• Flexible and hybrid work schedule options are available; and
• Paid professional development training and certifications.

Spanning 19.5 square miles, the community's sprawling landscapes, warm weather, diverse dining options, and thriving shopping districts make Walnut Creek a suburban oasis with an urban flair. The City of Walnut Creek is committed to values of respect, integrity, excellence, teamwork, and creativity. CARE, the City's robust award-winning employee engagement initiative, focuses on three key areas : providing career development opportunities; promoting connections among employees; and supporting employee health and wellness.

About the Departments :

The City Manager's Office oversees the activities of city departments, implements policies set by the city council, and ensures that City services are efficiently delivered. The four divisions in the City Manager's Office include the City Clerk's Office, Economic Development, Communications & Community Outreach, and a division comprised of Risk Management, Sustainability and Climate Action, and Emergency Preparedness. The City Manager's Office strives to continually enhance the quality of life of all residents, supports the policy objectives of the City Council, and provides leadership and support to all City departments.

The Public Works Department provides a wide variety of services that improve the quality of community life in Walnut Creek including engineering services, maintenance of parks and open space, public facilities and buildings, traffic signals, streets and drainage, vehicles and equipment, parking garages and meters as well as administering a Clean Water program. The three divisions in Public Works include Engineering Services, Maintenance Operations, and Park and Open Space.

About the Positions :

These positions may be filled at an Administrative Analyst I or II level. Administrative Analyst I is the entry-level class, and Administrative Analyst II is experienced and performs at a more independent, responsible, and difficult or complex level. Under general supervision, an Administrative Analyst I performs a variety of professional, administrative, and analytical work; conducts various studies of municipal programs, operations, services, and policies; and may have programmatic responsibilities. Under administrative direction, an Administrative Analyst II provides a variety of professional administrative staff support; manages projects and programs; conducts comprehensive analysis of a wide range of municipal programs, operations, services, and policies; and supervises assigned staff. These positions require full-time in-office work for the first six months, with the potential to work remotely one day per week thereafter depending on department needs.

The ideal candidate is analytical; detail-orientated; politically astute; a quick learner; and is comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. They will also have experience writing reports and creating presentations. The ideal candidate will be an organized self-starter with a growth mindset.

Representative Duties :

Agenda Review

Budget Management

Emergency Management

Safety

Youth Leadership Commission City Manager's Office Only

Procurement

Other duties City Manager's Office Only

Qualifications Guidelines :

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Education : A Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or a related field. Possession of a Master's degree is desirable. Experience : Administrative Analyst I : A minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administrative staff position. Administrative Analyst II : A minimum of four (4) years of experience in an administrative staff position.

The deadline to apply for this position is Sunday, October 26, 2025, before 11 : 59 PM PST. However, this job announcement may close at any time without notice if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received prior to the closing date. To be considered for this opportunity, please visit

Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process, which will include an oral board interview and a job-related exercise tentatively scheduled for the week of November 17, 2025. Department interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 1 and / or December 15. All applicants will be notified by email as to whether or not they are invited to participate further in the selection process. Applicants considered for appointments to these positions will be subject to California Department of Justice and FBI fingerprinting and thorough criminal background check and a credit check. If you have a disability as defined by state and federal law that could impact your participation at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at (925) 943-5815 or jobs@walnutcreekca.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Please provide the Human Resources Department with advance notice and every attempt will be made to consider your request. As required by law, all public employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers. As such, all City of Walnut Creek employees may be called upon to assist in the event of fire, flood, earthquake, or other natural or man-made disasters.