Location : Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Internship
Job Number: 1302361
Department: City Administration
Opening Date: 12/03/2023
Closing Date: 1/3/2024 4:00 PM Central
GENERAL SUMMARY
Salary: $17.83/hr. minimum - $21.85/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)
To provide a variety of highly responsible administrative functions in the City Manager's Office, including coordination of special programs and projects, the development and preparation of studies and reports; assists in resolving citizen complaints and inquiries; and provides administrative support to the City Manager and the City Council.
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SUPERVISION
- General supervision is provided by the Management Analyst - City Manager's Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
- Provide skilled, highly responsible administrative support to assist upper level administrative staff in the completion of their professional duties and responsibilities; participate in and take responsibility for special projects as assigned.
- Compose, prepare and review a variety of memoranda, correspondence, reports, statistical analyses, and documents as assigned; distribute reports for review as needed.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; receive citizen and City Council complaints and questions and resolve or refer to appropriate City personnel.
- Provide highly responsible administrative support to City Council members and boards and commissions by doing research and developing materials.
- Design, write and coordinate preparation of informational materials, brochures, pamphlets, invitations and correspondence for distribution within the City and to other related external businesses and governmental agencies; including coordinating and completing various surveys.
- Communicate professionally, courteously, and effectively with other city employees, officials, and the public.
- Research and verify various information as assigned; assist in the review and evaluation of City and department policies and procedures; participate in the development of new policies and procedures.
- Drive to and from destinations as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or other related field.
- Must be currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in public administration at an accredited university.
OR
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or other related field.
- Must be a recent graduate of a Master's degree program in public administration from an accredited university.
- No experience required.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
- Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Flexible 20-30 hrs. per week, some evenings)
Part Time and Seasonal Employees:
Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.
Contribution to Social Security Administration is mandatory at a current rate of 6.2%.
01
Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.
- Less than High School completion
- High School or GED equivalency
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
- Juris Doctorate
02
Identify your Bachelor's degree area of studies for the position of Graduate Intern.
- No Degree
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Related field
- Non-related field
03
Are you currently enrolled in a Master's degree program in public administration from and accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
04
Identify your Master's degree area of studies for the position of Graduate Intern.
- No Degree
- Public Administration
- Business Administration
- Related field
- Non-related field
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY: If you are a current City of Mesquite employee, have you been employed in your current position with the City of Mesquite for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.
- No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite
- Yes, I am a current seasonal employee with the City
- Yes, I have been in my current City position as a fulltime/parttime employee for at least 3 months
- No, I have not been in my current City of Mesquite position as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 months
Required Question