Local Government Analyst

Orange County LAFCO (OC LAFCO) and San Diego LAFCO are partnering in a joint recruitment. Should you have questions regarding available positions (including salary information), please visit the following link: 638493963006418271 (sdlafco.org).

Applications will only be considered if submitted in the manner provided within the job posting (found within the above link).

The Agency

The Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) is a subdivision of the State of California with broad regulatory and planning powers to oversee the establishment and development of cities and special districts throughout San Diego County. LAFCO is governed by a 13-member Commission and tasked with facilitating orderly growth and development by aligning municipal services with current and future community needs.

The Culture

At OC and San Diego LAFCO, we thrive together in a work environment that revolves around curiosity, cooperation, innovation, focus, flexibility and respect. All staff contribute to our mission of making government boundaries matter and meaningful. We believe good information leads to good decisions. Our work is serious, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. So if you bring a sense of humor, we appreciate that, too.

The Positions

OC LAFCO is recruiting for one full-time Policy Analyst I and San Diego LAFCO is recruiting for two full-time Local Government Analysts I/II. Incumbents will serve to support the agency in fulfilling its prescribed regulatory and planning responsibilities under state law. The Analysts will be directly supervised by the executive officer or designee, and primarily tasked with providing project support and serving as project managers for assigned studies to evaluate the availability, adequacy, and performance of local governmental services relative to current and future community needs. The individuals selected for these positions provide project support in the areas of research, analysis, and applicant interface for state mandated programs as established by local policy and State law. The incumbents will also be tasked with performing general staff support services ranging from processing boundary change proposals to representing the agency before other boards and organizations. Training and related development will be provided, and duties will expand consistent with acumen and experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have a combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities in qualifying. A typical combination includes a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public policy, public administration, political science, planning, business administration, or related field. Additionally, candidates must have at least one year of responsible experience performing research and analytical work, personnel, budget, finance, or customer service.

Ideal Candidates

The ideal candidates for this position will have a strong interest in public policy and regional planning; effective analytical and problem-solving skills; and – most importantly – curiosity with respect to understanding how local government works and how to make it better. Ideal candidates will also have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and be a self-starter who is process-oriented while keeping track of desired outcomes.

Thank you for considering LAFCO for employment. We look forward to finding more bright minds to join our talented team. To learn more about our agency, visit sdlafco.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,312.00 - $82,222.40 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• research, personnel, budget, finance, or customer service: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in San Diego, CA 92103