Job Description
Salary: $68,057.60 - $91,956.80 Annually
Location : Scottsdale, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: FY2324-00924
Division: Admin Services
Department: GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
Opening Date: 06/24/2024
Closing Date: 7/8/2024 11:59 PM Arizona
Introduction About the Position: Provides a variety of complex administrative duties related to include monitoring budgets, creating various reports and documents, and overseeing projects of moderate complexity. Has the ability to interact with a broad spectrum of people, including the public, elected officials, and other internal and external stakeholders. Willing to learn new systems and software. Attention to detail required.
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience - A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent.
- Four years of experience in administrative support to include project/program management or coordination.
- Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.
- Preferred: Associate's Degree.
Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements - 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.
Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.
Essential Functions - Supports Department Director by monitoring and researching legislation, public policy, ordinances and statutes.
- Administers, justifies, and monitors budgets, makes purchases and manages expenses.
- Administers and monitors contracts for professional services and other Government Relations initiatives.
- Develops, maintains and implements tracking systems, procedures, guidelines and informational documents for the Department to improve services, programs, and processes.
- Composes and executes council action reports and resolutions.
- Manages Tribal Gaming Grant Program.
- Manages travel preparations and reporting.
Work Environment/Physical Demands The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Most work is performed in a City office environment with the ability to work remotely, as needed.
- Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
- Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, telephone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement.
- Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
Benefits Highlights: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
- Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
- Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
- Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
- 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 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
- Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide
- Pet Insurance
- Bilingual pay compensation
Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information. Selection Process: The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible.
DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:
- Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
- Criminal Background screening
The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.
PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY : It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.
When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.
This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Full-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits,
Part-Time Positions: The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.
Commute Solutions Program City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking
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A high school diploma/GED is required for this position. Do you have a high school diploma / GED?
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Do you have at least four years of experience in administrative support to include project/program management or coordination?
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Do you have any experience with the legislative process or working with elected officials?
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If you answered yes, please describe your experience working with the legislative process and/or elected officials.
Note: Employers mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you don't have this experience, please write N/A.
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Do you have the ability to work a flexible schedule that may include some early evenings?
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