Are you interested in a career in city management and looking for your first opportunity to break into a leadership position? Scottsdale’s Management Associate position is designed for future leaders with a strong interest in local government to gain and develop the necessary skills to become an effective local government manager and leader.
Management Associates are a vital position that assist with daily City Manager’s Office roles and responsibilities while working on special projects and strategic initiatives across the community and city. Management Associates have the opportunity to work directly with city leadership to provide collaborative and innovative solutions to improve the city and community as a whole.
In addition to professional experience in project management, strategic planning, budgeting and local government leadership, Management Associates receive professional development and mentoring directly from city leadership.
This position is designed for individuals with a strong interest in local government management with a minimum of 6 months of work experience and a graduate-level degree. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational, communication and research skills and an eagerness and willingness to excel in a fast-paced environment.
In order to be considered for this position, the department requests that you attach a Cover Letter and Resume to your application.
Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate’s experience and internal equity. The midpoint of the salary range is $30.74 per hour.
The City Of Scottsdale Offers
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision benefits effective first day of employment
- City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
- Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
- Robust Employee Wellness plan with flexible incentives
- Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost
Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.
To view the job description and list of Essential Functions, click here.
To view the Work Environment/Physical Demands, click here.
