HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.264 LEGISLATIVE ANALYST IV 20131213DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
COUNTY OF KAUAI
LEGISLATIVE ANALYST IV 2.264
SR -24, BU -13
Duties Summary:
Supervises and participates in the analyses of the most complex issues covering
a variety of legislative analytical work assignments requiring the application of technical
knowledge, skill and sound judgment in the use of management and financial analyses,
principles and practices; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class differs from that of Legislative Analyst III in that the Legislative Analyst
IV supervises and participates in the analyses of complex legislative issues; whereas, the
Legislative Analyst III independently performs the full range and variety of legislative
analytical work to include difficult and complex projects and studies.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements
does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position.)
• Supervises and participates in the planning and conduct of complex legislative
studies and surveys where extensive investigation and analysis of functions,
programs, policies, procedures and work processes are done to evaluate council
approved policies, programs /projects;
• Supervises and participates in the gathering, organizing and analyzing
information on problems or procedures including present operating procedures;
• Coordinates operational effectiveness reviews of newly implemented policies,
projects and systems to insure functional or project systems are applied as
designed and are functioning satisfactorily;
• Supervises and participates in working with departmental personnel in the
implementation of legislative policies, new procedures, requirements and
management and financial systems;
• Serves as primary resource person and team leader to committee chairpersons
and subordinate staff;
• Supervises and participates in the conduct of research and fact - finding on various
council approved programs and projects;
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• Coordinates and provides technical assistance for budget preparation;
• Supervises and provides staff training activities;
• Attends council and committee meetings, conferences and hearings to secure
background information on legislative proposals;
• Supervises and participates in the analyses data;
• Coordinates the gathering and developing of information and considering all
available solutions or alternative methods of proceeding;
• Participates in training sessions; and
• Supervises and participates in the drafting of ordinances, resolutions, certificates,
technical memoranda and correspondence.
Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Class:
Trainin and Experience: A combination of education and experience
substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a
baccalaureate degree in political science, public or business administration, economics
or a related field and four (4) years of analytical experience in evaluating
programs /projects.
License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license
(Hawai'i Type 3 or equivalent) as applicable to the position.
Knowledge of: County government organization, functions and operations;
principles of public administration and management; principles, methods and
techniques of budget and management analysis; policies, laws and rules relating to
County government processes; research and statistical methods; report writing;
principles of supervision.
Ability to: gather and analyze operational, statistical and financial data; apply the
concepts, principles, techniques and methodology of budget and management analysis
to actual work situations; read, understand and analyze written material; prepare clear,
complete and accurate reports formulates ideas and express them clearly and concisely,
orally and in writing; maintain effective working relationships; supervise the work of
others; give clear and concise written and oral instructions; deal effectively with the
public, employees and other government officials.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the
duties.
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Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, LEGISLATIVE ANALYST IV,
which was approved on June 26, 1992, and is to be substituted for that
specification.
APPROVED: QE -C 13 2013
(Date)
THOMAS T. TAKATSUKI
Acting Director of Personnel Services