International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans ยท 1 day ago
Management Fellow
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$22.83/hr - $30.48/hrThe International City/County Management Association (ICMA) is seeking a Management Fellow for the City of Overland Park's City Manager's Office. This role involves providing professional staff assistance, conducting research, and coordinating various programs and surveys to support city management operations.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Provides professional staff assistance to the City Manager's office on a wide variety of administrative and professional tasks
Assists with the biannual performance measurement program and internal employee survey
Assists the Communications Manager with the resident survey, when applicable
Assists with the Teen Council Program as needed
Becomes familiar with operating and capital budgets, personnel handbook/manuals, city operating procedures and policies, and administrative policies
Investigates and responds to resident complaints. Contacts residents or complainants to comprehend the situation. Contacts appropriate staff members as necessary. Seeks and coordinates corrective action
Distributes information to the management team and council regarding problems and solutions when appropriate. Follows up to assure issues are resolved
Conducts research, comprehensive analysis and prepares reports on a range of municipal policies, procedures, and services
Attends meetings, seminars, webinars, and provides summary reports of information and discussion
Performs other projects and duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in public administration, business, or related fields applicable to working in City management
Some working experience in a professional environment
Good listening, strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Strong computer/internet skills
Strong technical ability to use spreadsheets, word processing and other computer programs (proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite)
Public speaking and ability to communicate in a professional manner with the public, elected officials, professional staff, and business/community leaders
Basic math and accounting skills
Strong attention to detail
Ability to process information quickly
Ability to interpret policies and procedures
Ability to interpret legislative documents, such as ordinances and statutes
Ability to work effectively in a multi-tasking environment
Ability to exhibit creative thought processes
Ability to recognize and protect confidential information
Ability to analyze complex problems and recommend possible solutions
Ability to speak before the public
Carry out assignments through oral and written instructions
Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer
Visual stamina and acuity adequate to review data daily and to spend long periods looking at computer screens
Ability to work in inclement weather
Ability to make and receive phone calls
Travel locally and outside of the state
Ability to sit and be attentive for extended periods of time
Ability to speak clearly and distinctly
Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire
Preferred
Enrollment in a Master of Public Administration degree program or graduation from a Master of Public Administration degree program within the last 12 months
Some working experience in a professional environment
Benefits
Full-time
Company
International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans
The International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Veterans are led by the ICMA Veterans Advisory Committee (VAC).
Founded in 1908Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
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