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Training & Development

Recruitment #2211-0505-001

Introduction


The Human Resource Department is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic intern who is interested in helping to implement employee leadership development and professional development plans.  This is an opportunity to see training and development in action, be part of generating ideas, collecting feedback and facilitating continuous improvement strategies.  The successful candidates must be comfortable in public speaking, have excellent written communication skills, excel in organizing events, be comfortable in a fast-paced environment, and follow through on commitments. This position is housed within Human Resources at City Hall and will take place January-May 2023. 

Essential Functions

Over the course of the internship, the Management Intern will be expected to gain experience and support the city through some of the following functions as determined by the Intern’s chosen project and their supervisor:

  • Assists with administrative projects as required or directed to include work with outside agencies, department divisions, and City Departments to optimize project delivery.
  • Researches, analyzes, and summarizes existing programs by providing written summaries and detailed reports on assigned tasks.
  • Assists with the implementation, evaluation, and interpretation of department policies, projects and procedures.
  • Provides support to the relevant team in the implementation of the selected project.
  • Contributes to the needs of the community and City by implementing and causing others to implement the organization's values and strategies by leading through example, competency, and accountabilities.
  • Provides exceptional customer service by responding to information requests, conducting research, providing solutions to problems, and correcting errors.
  • Communicates project developments and deliverables effectively to a wide range of stakeholders across City Departments and leadership.
  • Works independently, with little direction; can change direction and priorities quickly; and is flexible and adaptable.
  • Provides administrative support by developing goals and strategies, writing memos and correspondence, developing forms, maintaining databases and records, evaluating websites, holding meetings, tracking invoices, producing reports, developing policies and procedures, assisting with presentations, developing and assisting with meetings, and explaining equipment usage.
  • Uses Microsoft Office products with proficiency such as: Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education Level and Type: Current enrollment in, or recent graduate of, a bachelor's program in Public Administration, Business, Education, Human Resources, or similar field.

Preferred Experience Qualifications: Previous work or volunteer experience with a civic or non-profit organization with experience in any of the following: administrative support, employee development, community engagement, or program coordination.

Selection Plan

You are highly encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important testing dates and information that you will need to refer to later, as it will not be available after the closing date.

As part of the process all applicants are required to submit a copy of their Transcripts (unofficial), Letter of interest and Letter of Recommendation by one of your Professor's Via email to Liliana.Almeraz@tucsonaz.gov no later than the deadline listed above in the bulletin. 

Phone screens will be held on the week of December 12, 2022.

Conclusion

This description is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty. They are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position.

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.