Management Associate to the City Manager Job at City of Scottsdale, AZ, Scottsdale, AZ

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  • City of Scottsdale, AZ
  • Scottsdale, AZ

Job Description

Salary:

$68,057.60 - $91,956.80 Annually

Location :

•Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type:

Full-Time Regular

Job Number:

FY2425-00453

Division:

CITY MANAGER

Department:

CITY MANAGER

Opening Date:

12/10/2024

Closing Date:

1/5/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

Introduction

Are you interested in a career in city management, and looking for your first opportunity to break into a leadership position?

This job is intended to attract people with a Master's degree, but with limited governmental experience, and who have a strong desire to serve in local government.

The position is in the City Manager's office and works with many city departments and staff to collaborate and gain leadership experience. These experiences will help the Management Associate gain and develop the necessary skills to become an effective local government manager and leader. The Management Associate works on collaborative, innovative, sustainable, and equitable solutions regarding a wide range of matters from the City Manager's Office.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field. The degree must be from an accredited educational institution. Three months' previous internship or work experience in government, finance, legislation, research or statistical analysis, or related field. Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted. Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work. Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/services assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

Prepares concise, comprehensive, well-organized working papers and written reports to accurately and effectively communicate conclusions and any recommendations. Prepares and presents materials for meetings and events. Analyzes issues and concerns and recommends innovative solutions, including cross-divisional problem solving. Interprets policies, procedures, codes and ordinances and provides oral and written information to staff and the general public. Participates in the planning and evaluation as part of the budget and organizational performance management processes and develops strategies and alternatives that focus on continuous improvement, innovation and change. Leads projects associated with improving government functions and programs. Leads or directs the work of part-time interns and fellows. Work Environment/Physical Demands

Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Travel to/from meetings or training at various locations. Attend evening meetings as needed. Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including: 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457 Pet Insurance Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the

Human Resources and Benefits Information

page for more information. Selection Process: The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.

DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering.

Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE:

Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability. When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at 480-312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

Full-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,

Part-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking

01

Do you have a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field?

Note:

The degree (to include the field of study) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

Yes No

02

If you currently do not have a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field, please list when you expect to complete this degree.

Note:

The degree is required by the start of employment. If you marked yes to having the degree in the previous question, please indicate "N/A".

03

Do you have at least three months' previous internship or work experience in local government, such as finance, legislation, research or statistical analysis, or related field?

Note:

The experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application.

Yes No

04

Briefly tell us what your career objectives are within the next 5 years? 10 years?

05

Why are you interested in serving as Management Associate with the City of Scottsdale?

06

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

City Website Employee Referral Facebook Glassdoor Governmentjobs.com Indeed Instagram Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual) Recruiter Other

Required Question City of Scottsdale, AZ

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Remote job, Afternoon shift,

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