Lane County Youth Services provides assessment, probation, training, counseling, and detention services for all youth, ages 12-17 years old, referred by local law enforcement because of criminal behavior.

This position performs professional level complex research, assessment, and data analysis of juvenile justice practices and management. In addition, the position manages Division policies and procedures, assembles data, prepares reports, and makes recommendations for program service delivery.
 
This position evaluates programming, monitors fidelity, and develops and reports on performance indicators.

This position will also monitor Division grants and make informed recommendations on evidence-based best practices in the field of juvenile justice.

The second level in the management analyst series. Incumbents perform full, journey-level professional activities in the research and analyses of a variety of administrative and business management policies and practices. Incumbents have broad-based accountability; are responsible for researching, evaluating and reviewing complex policies, practices, contracts, and services; and making strategic recommendations requiring a solid knowledge of local government operations and administration. Incumbents may have lead or formal supervisory responsibilities.

Lane County Health & Human Services is committed to providing Trauma Informed Care.  As an organization, we recognize that many of the people we serve have experienced trauma, either currently, recently or in their past.  Our agency is dedicated to incorporating an understanding of trauma, both with our clients and with each other.  Our employees receive ongoing training to develop or deepen their understanding of trauma and its impacts.

May serve as a lead or supervise staff to include prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.

Performs project and policy analysis, which includes conducting research; determining and raising pertinent issues; summarizing findings; presenting results; administering programs; and performing other related duties.

Manages special studies and projects, which includes setting up contracts; establishing and monitoring timelines; preparing requests for proposals; selecting consultants; ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, specifications, and/or requirements; monitoring project budgets; tracking projects; preparing related reports; and performing other related duties.

Serves as a liaison with employees and external organizations; represents the department and/or County at a variety of meetings, public events, negotiation sessions, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events.

Manages, coordinates, and administers special projects, which includes publicizing projects; processing invoices; monitoring budget; and performing other related activities.

Prepares a variety of reports summarizing project, study, and program data; analyzes related data and makes recommendations based on findings.

Prepares and administers grants and/or contracts.

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Knowledge of (position requirements at entry):
• Public administration concepts and theories;
• Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
• Research and statistical methods;
• Statistical analysis and theory;
• Program/project management methods;
• Report writing techniques;
• Public relations principles;
• Culturally competent practices;
• The role that culture plays in work relationships, operations and dynamics;
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, rules, and regulations;
• Budgeting principles.

Skills in (position requirements at entry):
• Prioritizing and assigning work;
• Using computers and applicable software applications;
• Developing and implementing programs;
• Administering budgets;
• Speaking in public;
• Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations;
• Conducting research;
• Analyzing a variety of data and/or information and making recommendations based on findings;
• Writing reports;
• Presenting information;
• Interpreting and applying project requirements;
• Managing projects;
• Working effectively with clients, co-workers, employees and supervisors from diverse backgrounds;
• Gathering, interpreting and behaviorally adapting to cultural contexts;
• Communication, both verbal and written, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Bachelor's Degree and four years of professional experience in public or business administration, public affairs, or a field directly related to area assigned; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Notes:
This position is subject to a full criminal offender information record check. If fingerprinting is required, the fee is paid for by the successful candidate and the expense is non-reimbursable.   

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Lane County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace.  All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act and would like to request an accommodation, you may request an accommodation during the online application process, or request an accommodation by contacting the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date at 541-682-3124.