Are you a bright, motivated, and skilled Management Analyst professional who values the preservation of open space and public access to preserves? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is recruiting a highly qualified Management Analyst II to support Midpen’s mission of open space preservation, natural resource protection, and ecologically-sensitive public access. This position will support Midpen’s Land & Facilities Services Department by 
providing day-to-day finance, purchasing, fleet management, project tracking, budgetary support and will make recommendations for organizational policy and procedural improvements. The tentative start date for this position is late-April 2025. 

About Midpen: Midpen helps plants, animals and people thrive throughout the greater Santa Cruz Mountains region by preserving a greenbelt of more than 70,000 acres of public open space with 250 miles of trails in 27 extraordinary preserves, permanently protected for natural resource conservation and ecologically sensitive public enjoyment and education. Midpen is a public agency with a focused mission that guides our work, and where every employee makes an impact. If you are looking for an outstanding opportunity to contribute to the legacy of open space protection, natural resource restoration and outdoor recreation, working with an incredible team of like-minded colleagues, we invite you to apply for this position! Check out the Working for Midpen video on our Employment Opportunities page.

About the Position: The ideal candidate has solid public sector finance, budget, purchasing, project tracking, and asset management experience; possesses excellent judgment, curiosity, and proactive problem solving and time management skills; and can successfully manage many priorities at once while accomplishing professional-level administrative and program work. The successful candidate is detail-oriented yet can see the broader perspective; has a proven ability to build positive and productive relationships; possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills; and provides excellent customer service. Flexibility and the capacity to comfortably adapt to and manage change in an evolving workplace are a must. The selected individual will also perform professional-level work in such areas as, database management, contract administration, public information, and program evaluation and plays a key role in the coordination of the procurement of capital equipment, and fleet management. This position reports to the Land Stewardship Manager and has direct supervision over one Administrative Assistant. For additional information, see the Job Description page on our website. 

A Few Reasons Why You May Love This Job

• Collaborative work that directly supports Midpen’s mission to protect and restore the natural environment and contributes to providing nature’s benefits to everyone
• You’ll be part of a talented and dynamic team of bright, energetic, and motivated professionals with a passion for the outdoors, trails, and preserving open space
• Excellent employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and a retirement pension through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Work Environment: This position is part of the Land & Facilities Services Department at Midpen’s Administrative Office in Los Altos, California. In July, the department will undergo a spin-off and be separated into two departments. At such time job responsibilities for this position may be reevaluated. Midpen offers a hybrid office/telecommute work schedule for this position following successful onboarding. A minimum of three days in the office is required per week. This is primarily a sedentary office classification. Must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Some fieldwork may be required, which involves the ability to walk for short distances over rough terrain, drive vehicles over unimproved roads, and stand for extended periods. 

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, or a related field and three (3) years of professional analytical experience equivalent to a Management Analyst I at the District. Public sector experience is preferred and previous supervisory experience is desirable. 

Licenses & Certifications Required: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.
Benefits: Midpen provides an excellent benefits package including health, life & disability insurance as well as CalPERS pension. Please see the Benefits page on Midpen’s website for details.

Interview Schedule (we are unable to accommodate individual schedules):
First Interview (virtual): Monday, March 17, 2025 
Written Exercise (virtual): Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Second Interview (in person): Thursday, March 27, 2025 
A note to applicants who currently live outside of the San Francisco Bay Area: before committing to the application process, and if you haven’t done so already, we suggest evaluating the feasibility of relocation. We recommend researching the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area, the cost to relocate, and typical commute times to Los Altos from outlying areas.

At Midpen, we believe open space is for all. Our public lands are shared spaces provided for the community by the community. All people, regardless of background, deserve respect, dignity, safety, and a sense of belonging. Midpen welcomes all people to enjoy the public open space preserves we hold in trust, supporting the mental, physical, and social well-being of our region.
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation by contacting the Human Resources department at (650) 691-1200
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