Job Summary

Do you have a passion for public service? Are you interested in gaining the applied knowledge and skills to jump start a career in local government while making a difference? The City of Bellevue is looking for a future leader seeking meaningful work in local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity.

Bellevue’s Management Fellowship is an immersive, one-year career development opportunity designed to attract, cultivate, and retain emerging local government professionals especially those considering a career in city management. Directly embedded in the City Manager’s Office, the Management Fellow will gain a holistic perspective of the inner workings of the city through diverse project assignments, mentoring relationships, and tours of city services. The Fellow will build core competencies in the areas of financial management, human resources, procurement, communication, and public engagement. The Management Fellow performs a variety of professional administrative work, research, policy analysis, process improvement, project management, and cross-organizational facilitation to support the City’s high-priority goals and ongoing operations. Beyond developing core competencies, the Fellow will work closely with their supervisor to tailor assignments and engagement opportunities to the Fellow’s interests and aspirations. Management Fellows routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and implementing the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, equity, and commitment to service and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live and explore.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements special projects or programs in support of city objectives.
• Performs policy research and information gathering duties on wide range of issues.
• Assists the City Manager’s Office and other departments in conducting data analysis, and program evaluation.
• Writes letters, memorandums, reports, summaries, and other correspondence appropriate to the area of assignment. Assists managers and professionals in the preparation of materials for City Council and community use.
• Leads and participates on task teams, cross-functional teams and other groups formed to address issues, formulate ideas, or implement policy directives.
• Implements operational improvements, streamlines work processes and works cooperatively and jointly to provide quality customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality as required and as appropriate in a professional management setting.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the supervision of the City Manager's Office or various city departments.
• Does not exercise formal supervision; however, may be called upon to lead or direct projects teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of public administration, organizational structure, functions and operations within a municipality.
• Ability to assemble, organize and present complex statistical, financial and factual information derived from a variety of sources.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to convey complex information in a clear, comprehensive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and management, City Council and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and deal with non-routine and complex tasks without recourse to supervisors.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Public Affairs, or other related field from an accredited university within the last 2 years.
• At least six months of work experience.
• Public sector experience is desirable.

Other

The Management Fellowship Program will last 12 months from the start date and is an at-will non-exempt position. Fellows are full-time, salaried city employees with full benefits.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

For further information about the position, please see Management Fellowship website. For any technical difficulties with your application, please contact the NEOGOV support line at 855-524-5627.

The City of Bellevue values diversity in its workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran's status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The five essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: exceptional public service, stewardship, committee to employees, integrity, and innovation. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at 425-452-6838 or bellevuehr@bellevuewa.gov . If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.