Emerging Leader Fellow #2110-005040-01

Date Opened

Thursday, October 07, 2021 12:00 PM

Close Date

Monday, October 25, 2021 5:00 PM

Section

City Manager's Office

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Employment Type

Full Time

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Introduction

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Overview

The City Manager’s Office is a collaborative, dedicated team who work across the city to carry out City Council priorities. This position will be a one-year position, and individuals may return to original their department at the conclusion of the year.

Summary

The City Manager’s Office is launching a new effort to train the next generation of leaders and provide development opportunities to individuals within the City of Charlotte who would like to gain city management experience. This position will work with senior leaders and executives on short- and long-term projects in a variety of capacities including research, report writing, policy development, and other administrative support in a results-focused environment.

The ideal candidate for this position is someone who is adaptable, a self-starter, uses tact and discretion, and is able to manage concurrent projects with a variety of deadlines.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of short- and long-term plans across a variety of disciplines such as community safety, economic development, and affordable housing

• Research, interpret, and synthesize reports and data to provide recommendations

• Prepare written reports, presentations, and other documents for internal and external use

• Provide clear and concise technical and administrative reports

• Navigate complex situations with tact, confidentiality, and independent judgement

• Coordinate projects involving a multitude of stakeholders, both internal and external to the city

Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least six years of service with the city, or an Associate’s Degree and at least four years or a Bachelor’s Degree and at least two years with the City of Charlotte. Requires excellent oral and written communication, ability to work in a team in a dynamic environment. The preferred candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in city leadership or management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate creativity, curiosity, and a “how might we” approach to challenges. Additionally, applicants must demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tasks, align strategies and concepts, and work independently to move forward initiatives, projects, and tasks.

Salary

Commensurate with experience.

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

As of October 1, 2021:

The City of Charlotte requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment for any new City of Charlotte employees. The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such, will consider reasonable accommodations as required by law.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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