Management Fellow

Overview

Management Fellow (Job ). The City of Overland Park has a full-time Management Fellow position available in the City Manager's Office.

• 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.

• EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/
  
  CERTIFICATIONS:
  
  Bachelor s degree in public administration, business, or related fields applicable to working in City management.
• Enrollment in a Master of Public Administration degree program or graduation from a Master of Public Administration degree program within the last 12 months is preferred.
• Experience Some working experience in a professional environment is preferred.
• Skills 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.

• None.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

No City residency requirement.

Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, physical exam and essential functions test.

Normal

Work Hours:

8:00 a.m.

-5:00 p.m., Mon.

-Fri.

Salary Range:
Grade C, $22.83 - $30.48

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Benefits:
Full-time

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States and proof of eligibility must be provided if selected for hire.

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