Description
The
City of Anaheim is offering an outstanding and exciting
Management Fellowship that provides individuals with graduate degrees the opportunity to explore a range of career paths within municipal government. Assigned to various City departments for a specific period of time, the Management Fellow's responsibilities include direct involvement in substantive day-to-day operations, as well as special project assignments requiring research and analysis. The current fellowship will be in the City Manager's Office.
The Following Items Are Required For Consideration:
- Resume
- Completion of application and supplemental questions
- A writing sample from school or work (2 pages maximum)
- A statement of interest on why you are interested in this Internship (2 pages maximum)
Please note: Resume, Statement of Interest, and Writing Sample must be attached to the application electronically before submitting. Failure to submit will result in your application not being considered.
Essential Functions
The Purpose of the Program: To develop candidates for entry-level management positions within municipal government; provide opportunities to gain a broad range of experience in local government; and to support the development of analytical, leadership and other managerial skills.
Rotational Assignments: The typical Fellow may have one or more rotations within the various City Departments depending on need and availability.
The current fellowship will begin in the City Manager's Office. The term of the Internship is 12 to 18 months.
Professional Development Training: The City provides numerous training opportunities and encourages all employees to continuously develop their professional skills. Management Fellows have the opportunity to build valuable professional relationships with current and former fellows and all levels of management. The program can lead to both internal and external career advancement.
The Ideal Candidate Is a High-energy, Self-starter Who Will:
- Research, develop and monitor budgets.
- Research and analyze City operations and/or programs.
- Interact with elected officials and work directly with senior management on special projects.
- Prepare staff reports and presentations for City Council meetings, upper management meetings, and community workshops.
Qualifications
This position requires:
- A Master's degree (or within six months of completion) in fields such as: Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy or other related field.
- Some research, administrative support, or analytical experience is desirable, preferably in public administration.
- Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted on a
continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on
Friday, January 10, 2025 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The Following Items Are Required For Consideration:
- Resume
- Completion of application and supplemental questions
- A writing sample from school or work (2 pages maximum)
- A statement of interest on why you are interested in this Internship (2 pages maximum)
Please note: Resume, Statement of Interest and Writing Sample must be attached to the application electronically before submitting. Failure to submit will result in your application not being considered.
The selection process may include, but is not limited to, a skills assessment and oral interview.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating "See Resume" is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
To view the current benefits summary, visit: https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/30970/Benefits-Summary-Full-Time
For additional information about the City's benefits, visit: www.myanaheimbenefits.com
RETIREMENT BENEFITS – The City contracts with the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) to provide retirement benefits. Retirement formula is based on appointment date and membership status with CalPERS.
Note: Pension contribution limitations are set by CalPERS each calendar year, with compensation limit requirements for Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) members and Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit. Employees with CalPERS membership dates prior to July 1, 1996 are not impacted by these limits.
To view the current limits and additional CalPERS information, visit:
https://www.anaheim.net/DocumentCenter/View/4783/CalPERS-Rates
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The following Supplemental Questionnaire is part of the examination for this position and will be used to evaluate your qualifications. Based upon the application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response, detailing your education and work experience. Failure to fully detail all experience or stating experience in response to the supplemental questions but not listing the experience in the application, copy/pasting information, or responses such as "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application not being considered. You will not have an opportunity to provide additional information if your application is not selected to proceed in the recruitment process, so you should be sure to detail all relevant education and work experience within your application and supplemental questionnaire. Do you understand this requirement?
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This position requires a Master's degree (or within six months of completion) in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, or other related field. Please mark the appropriate box that applies to you.
- Completion of Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, or other related field.
- Within six (6) months of completion of a Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, or other related field.
- Have not completed and not within six (6) months of completion
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Please list the institution and major of your Master's degree. If not completed, please list completion date.
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Have you conducted research, provided administrative support, or acquired analytical experience in a professional environment?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe in detail where you obtained the experience and the nature of your duties. If none, please type N/A.
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Do you understand that to be considered for this Internship you must attach the following documents: 1. Resume 2. A writing sample (not to exceed 2 pages) 3. A statement of interest (not to exceed 2 pages)
