Introduction Provides professional level staff and/or public assistance in the areas of research and analysis, procedural studies, program coordination, and technical planning for a variety of general administrative or specialized technical projects in support of the objectives of the division to which assigned.
This intern position will conduct field investigations and collect data in support of City planning projects, perform front line service via the service counter, provide advice and technical assistance to community agencies engaged in site planning, provide support for presentations made to government officials and citizens on City planning programs.
Please note:- Part-time positions have limited benefits, as required by law.
- Part-time positions are unclassified, meaning they are at-will and serve at the discretion of the City.
- These positions are funded through the end of fiscal year 2024/2025 (June 30, 2025)
- The intent of these positions is to work on site 16 to 24 hours per week, two to three days per week, during normal business hours, Monday through Friday.
- Interviews may be scheduled periodically throughout the duration of this continuously posted recruitment until the position is filled.
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.
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.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
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
- Drug Screen
- 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records check
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.
Closing Date/Time: 7/17/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
