Intern – Community Services Technology Group Government Job Dept-COMMUNITY SERVICES Full Time

Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east.  Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation’s most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in. Check out more about Scottsdale.
 
About The Position
Provides professional level staff and/or public assistance in the areas of research and analysis, procedural studies, program coordination, and technical planning for a variety of general administrative or specialized technical projects in support of the objectives of the Community Services Technology Group within the Community Services division.

This individual must demonstrate a willingness and ability to:

• Solve basic problems with word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or system software and hardware.
• Assist in the installation of hardware and software with IT oversight.
• Work in conjunction with the IT division to leverage technology solutions for varying division business needs.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material and verbal instructions.
• Make basic mathematical calculations.
• Provide thoughtful and thorough analysis.
• Listen, communicate, and work effectively with a diverse group of people.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and use good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.

Please note: 

• Due to this position being part-time, it is unclassified, meaning it is at-will and serves at the discretion of the City.  
• At the end of the employment term, this individual will either be separated or be given an opportunity to apply for or be offered a different position, but only if one is available and the minimum qualifications of the new position are met.
• This position has limited benefits, as required by law.

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening for the past 7 years

Education and Experience

• Must be currently enrolled or recently graduated within a year from an accredited college or university degree program in a field related to the department in which assigned.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a technological background.

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 division/section assignment.

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Provides staff assistance to various divisions of the City government; tasks will vary based on assignment.
• Communicates with the general public, other City employees, management and public officials in order to research administrative or operational problem areas, conduct surveys and report recommendations and results.
• Analyzes procedures, drafts studies, reports and/or manuals to report findings and propose solutions to administrative problems, or makes recommendations for improvement.
• Designs and revises a variety of statistical and/or narrative forms for records and reports; completes them on an as-needed, monthly, quarterly, and/or yearly basis.
• Attends related training sessions, various meetings, citizens committees and citizen boards and commissions, as directed.
• Collects, assembles and analyzes data to assist in resolving procedural, operational and other work-related problems.

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

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.