Assistant to the City Manager
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This is an exciting career opportunity for the ideal candidate to assists and support the City Manager and Assistant City Managers in planning, directing and reviewing the activities and operations of the City. This position reports directly to an Assistant City Manager. They will act as a Team Leader and/or City Manager's designee for various inter-division teams, and community advisory groups. They are responsible for the development of the management associate and management intern and fellow programs for the City Manager's Office.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in establishing and maintaining highly effective working relationships with elected officials, regional Chiefs of Staff, City management, business and community leaders, and the public. The position requires the ability to perform complex administrative and professional work on a wide variety of project management and municipal managerial functions. A candidate with prior governmental experience including understanding the methods, techniques, and procedures of a city council or other political subdivisions is highly desirable.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration or a closely related field.

Five years of governmental management and administrative experience.

Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

A Master's degree in Public Administration or closely related field is preferred.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

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.