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Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: PT Temporary
Job Number: FY2324-00594
Division: CITY MANAGER
Department: CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/9/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Spend your summer working with experienced local government staff and help the city of Scottsdale communicate our accomplishments to residents! The city of Scottsdale's City Management Internship offers emerging public service professionals an opportunity to lead a key project in the City Manager's Office; the annual Report to the Community. The position provides professional level research and analysis, as well as writing and editing city publications, conducting an employee census, and day-to-day support to city management staff. The selected intern will gain project management experience through cross-departmental data collection, data visualization, and collaboration with key city staff.
This position will be part time, not to exceed 320 hours, and will start on or after June 17th and should conclude by the start of Fall semester. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Public Policy (MPP) graduate program or a recent graduate with a MPA or MPP degree.
Please note: A cover letter and a resume MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/section 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:
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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:
Click here to review the entire job description.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
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
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Are you currently enrolled in a MPA / MPP or related field graduate program or recently graduated with a MPA/MPP or related field degree? Note: This must be listed under the Education section of the application to be considered.
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If you marked yes to being currently enrolled in a MPA / MPP or related field graduate program or recently graduated with a MPA/MPP or related field degree, please indicate which program you are enrolled in/which degree you've received and the institution from which you graduated or are currently attending. If you marked No, please write N/A.
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An unofficial transcript or a letter/email that confirms acceptance to a MPA or MPP program or related field is required to be considered for this position. Did you remember to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter/email?
04
A cover letter and a resume are required to be considered for this position. Did you remember to attach the cover letter and a resume?
05
Please tell us about an experience that influenced your interest in working in local government management.
06
Please tell us about a time when you had to be resourceful in finding crucial information that was not readily available.
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What are your career objectives for the next 5 years? How will this position help you achieve those career objectives?
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What do you find most exciting about this internship?
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Why should you be hired as Scottsdale's next City Management Intern?
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Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: PT Temporary
Job Number: FY2324-00594
Division: CITY MANAGER
Department: CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: 3/9/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction
Spend your summer working with experienced local government staff and help the city of Scottsdale communicate our accomplishments to residents! The city of Scottsdale's City Management Internship offers emerging public service professionals an opportunity to lead a key project in the City Manager's Office; the annual Report to the Community. The position provides professional level research and analysis, as well as writing and editing city publications, conducting an employee census, and day-to-day support to city management staff. The selected intern will gain project management experience through cross-departmental data collection, data visualization, and collaboration with key city staff.
This position will be part time, not to exceed 320 hours, and will start on or after June 17th and should conclude by the start of Fall semester. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a Master of Public Administration (MPA) / Master of Public Policy (MPP) graduate program or a recent graduate with a MPA or MPP degree.
Please note: A cover letter and a resume MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience
- No experience required for this position.
- Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated within a year from an accredited college or university degree program in a field related to the department in which assigned.
- Preferences may vary depending on job assignment.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
- Depending on assignment, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
- 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/section 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:
- Provides staff assistance to various divisions of the City government; tasks will vary based on assignment.
- Communicates with the general public, other City employees, management and public officials in order to research administrative or operational problem areas, conduct surveys and report recommendations and results.
- Analyzes procedures, drafts studies, reports and/or manuals to report findings and propose solutions to administrative problems, or makes recommendations for improvement.
- Designs and revises a variety of statistical and/or narrative forms for records and reports; completes them on an as-needed, monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly basis.
- Attends related training sessions, various meetings, citizens committees and citizen boards and commissions, as directed.
- Collects, assembles and analyzes data to assist in resolving procedural, operational and other work-related problems.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Most work is performed in a City office environment.
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand and eye movement.
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
Click here to review the entire job description.
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
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
Are you currently enrolled in a MPA / MPP or related field graduate program or recently graduated with a MPA/MPP or related field degree? Note: This must be listed under the Education section of the application to be considered.
- Yes
- No
02
If you marked yes to being currently enrolled in a MPA / MPP or related field graduate program or recently graduated with a MPA/MPP or related field degree, please indicate which program you are enrolled in/which degree you've received and the institution from which you graduated or are currently attending. If you marked No, please write N/A.
03
An unofficial transcript or a letter/email that confirms acceptance to a MPA or MPP program or related field is required to be considered for this position. Did you remember to attach a copy of an unofficial transcript or letter/email?
- Yes
- No
04
A cover letter and a resume are required to be considered for this position. Did you remember to attach the cover letter and a resume?
- Yes, I attached my cover letter and resume.
- No, I did not attach a cover letter and resume.
05
Please tell us about an experience that influenced your interest in working in local government management.
06
Please tell us about a time when you had to be resourceful in finding crucial information that was not readily available.
07
What are your career objectives for the next 5 years? How will this position help you achieve those career objectives?
08
What do you find most exciting about this internship?
09
Why should you be hired as Scottsdale's next City Management Intern?
Required Question
