This recruitment will be used to fill one vacancy in the Transportation Department. This recruitment will also be used to create a Citywide eligible list to fill future vacancies.
A Management Assistant I performs professional-level administrative duties involving research, analysis, and reporting on a variety of topics related to management programs in support of a department, unit, or program area. Performs related work as required.
Standard assignments are well defined, with incumbents receiving close supervision initially, but progressing to general supervision as they gain experience. Contact with the public may be an important element in this assignment. Duties are performed under the general direction of a department director or above, administrative supervisor, etc. Most work requires the use of initiative and independent judgment and is reviewed by a supervisor through written reports and overall results achieved. This class is distinguished from the class of Management Assistant II by the latter's more diverse and complex nature of assignments, and the greater independence under which the work is performed. Responsibilities may include supervision of clerical, paraprofessional, and/or maintenance classes. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field, OR graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration or a related field, and good (1 - 3 years) progressively responsible administrative experience such as: preparing and monitoring a budget, researching and analyzing data, and making recommendations.
Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (by assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of the assignment, individuals in this classification shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug, and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (Police Department Assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Experience in governmental research and administrative problem solving is highly desirable. Experience in a field related to the program area is desirable.
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4360.pdf
