Salary : $8,458.13 - $9,571.25 Monthly
Location : Oakland, CA
Job Type: Full-time (37.5 hrs)
Job Number: 25-CS-20
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 08/06/2025
Closing Date: 8/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Position The Park District is currently recruiting for an
Administrative Analyst I in the Business Services Department of the Operations DivisionThis on-site position will be headquartered at 2950 Peralta Oaks Court in Oakland, CA. This is an exciting analyst opportunity that will provide a key internal customer service role to the Operations Division in processing Public Works Contracts, tracking Division on-call contacts, supporting Request for Proposals as well as other analyst projects while being part of the Business Services Department team. The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools.
Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations: September 17, 2025 Supplemental Questions Review: Week of August 25
Selection Interviews: End of September
ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our , , and our contributions to the
OUR MISSION :
EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education. An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES: - Respect - We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
- Resilience - We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
- Relationships - Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
- Responsiveness - We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
- Transparency - We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD? - Work with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties
- A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission
- Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Click here fordetails regarding additional benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Free on-site parking
- Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles)
- Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Under general supervision, carries out a variety of technical, analytical, and administrative tasks In support of the division's goals and objectives.
IDEAL CANDIDATE IS: - Committed to providing excellent customer service to internal stakeholders
- Experienced with public sector contracts and procurement
- Skilled at implementing complex rules in a streamlined and efficient manner
- Passionate about reviewing and updating business processes to improve customer service and increase efficiency
- Knowledgeable of budget monitoring, tracking, and analysis
Essential Functions - On assigned projects, plans and conducts technical administrative studies and analyses, including identification of administrative problems, determination of study approach and techniques;
- Gathers, evaluates and tabulates study data;
- Formulates recommendations and prepares reports on the basis of evaluated data and information;
- Evaluates priority of assignments and projects and ensures follow-up and completion through workload planning and scheduling;
- Studies organizational workflow and layout;
- Prepares drafts of administrative bulletins;
- Procedures and memoranda;
- May assist in the completion or analysis of departmental budgets;
- May administer special projects under the direction of the reporting Manager.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and a minimum of 90 semester or 135 quarter units of college level courses,
AND
Experience: One year of experience with duties and responsibilities that provided beginning level administrative skills.
Substitution for Administrative Analyst I: - Additional experience may be substituted for a maximum of two years of required education on a year-for-year basis.
- Acceptable experience gained at the EBRPD department in question may credit toward "Experience" at a rate of 8 months EBRPD experience equals 1 year of outside experience.
Additional Information The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of :
- Knowledge of database management.
- Effective and well developed verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to :
- Research and write analytical and administrative documents, including both narrative and statistical documents, at the professional level
- Make timely and sound decisions and work independently without close supervision
- Coordinate multiple tasks and priorities
- Plan and organize analyses and monitoring activities.
- Establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers and park users
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: - A valid driver's license is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
UNION AFFILIATION:
AFSCME: East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification. Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Park District and Local 2428. The probationary period for this classification is nine (9) months.
Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.
Application materials for these positions consist of two (2) required parts: - A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and
- Completed supplemental questions
Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system. If you have previously applied to a position on GovernmentJobs.com, please allow time to update your existing profile. Applications are accepted online only. Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at .
Notification: All applicants will be notified of the status of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
Special Testing Arrangements: If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at at least five business days before the test.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
For information regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit
For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.
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Be sure to answer the supplemental questions thoroughly and accurately. Answers to the supplemental questions must be supported by the experience section of the application. Additionally, "See Resume" as a response will not be considered sufficient information to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the statement above concerning submission of supplemental questionnaire responses.
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Please select the
highest level of education you have completed.
- I do not have a High School diploma or equivalent
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree or higher
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Please select the response below that indicates your highest level of education
- I have less than 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college level courses.
- I have at least 30 semester or 45 quarter units of college level courses.
- I have at least 60 semester or 90 quarter units of college level courses or I have an Associate's Degree.
- I have at least 90 semester or 145 quarter units of college level courses.
- I have a Bachelor's Degree or graduate degree.
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Please select the response below that best describes your experience.
- I do not have experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
- I have less than one year of experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
- I have more than one year, but less than two years of experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
- I have more than two years, but less than four years of experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
- I have more than four years, but less than seven years of experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
- I have seven or more years of experience with duties and responsibilities that provide beginning level administrative skills.
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Please select the response below that best describes your experience.
- I do not have administrative work experience at EBRDP.
- I have administrative work experience at EBRPD.
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If you indicated that you have administrative work experience at EBRPD, please describe the experience. Please indicate the position title, department, division, and length of employment in each applicable position. If you do not have work experience at EBRPD, please write, "N/A".
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Describe your experience with public sector contracts and procurement. Please describe the types of contracts and procurement methods you have used.
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Provide an example of when you successfully implemented a business process that required knowledge of complex rules in a user-friendly and efficient manner? What was the process and what steps did you take to make it a success?
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Describe your experience analyzing data to make process improvement recommendations. What analytical tools or methods did you use? How did you use the findings to make recommendations?
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Describe your experience with budget tracking and monitoring
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