Intern- City Managers Office

WHO ARE WE

Bordering Denver to the south the City of Englewood is a vibrant city of over 34000 residents and over 2100 businesses. It is a tightknit community with a small city atmosphere yet has all of the benefits associated with the larger Denver metropolitan area. The city is served by light rail and bus transit systems linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations including Denver International Airport. The city owns a golf course water park and 17 programmed parks.

Over 700 fulltime parttime and seasonal employees work for the city which is a fullservice city providing policing water sewer and other services to the community. Voters elect a seven member City Council which sets policies makes laws (ordinance) and approves the citys budget. The Council appoints a City Attorney and a City Manager who is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the citys departments.

Englewood has a detailed visionary strategic plan that runs through 2025 with several exciting initiatives and programs including:

• Implementing of a sustainability program including the implementation of a lowwaste event policy; creation of a Green Team to engage employees in sustainability efforts; and developing and implementing a electric vehicle plan;
• Encouraging community wellbeing for all including programs for teens and tweens active and robust library programming and making programs at the Golf Course and other programs as accessible as possible;
• Providing job training programs and initiatives to encourage vibrant businessareas across the cityincluding the establishmentof unique programs designedthrough job training to assistpeople who are housingvulnerable and experiencinghomelessness; and
• Developing and implementingstrategies to seek out fundingsources to improve ourroads water wastewater andstormwater infrastructure.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Handson approach to learning and applying your degree
• Learn more about municipal government/public sector
• Chance to network with multiple departments and interns across the City

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled and pursuing an associate a bachelors or masters Degree
• Available to work fulltime 3040 hours per week) during the summer (May/June through August/September)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize based on opportunities and effectively multitask
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented mindset
• Quick learner
• Problem solving

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The City Managers Office oversees general operations of all departments for the City and is responsible for implementing policy decisions made by City Council. The City Managers Office works closely with other departments to help ensure responsiveness and the implementation of quality services and projects. This office also coordinates projects related to citizen relations communications and a variety of special projects.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Deputy City Manager

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

What you WONT do is spend your days making copies and filing. Everyone works as a team and administrative tasks will certainly be a part of the job but you will be hired to help move forward key initiatives in the City Managers Office. The specific initiatives you work on will depend on your interests and needs but potential projects include:

• Improving government transparency and accountability Developing and implementing a strategic plan project tracker and presenting strategic plan updates to City Council
• Sustainability Supporting various projects within the Citys sustainability program

• Intergovernmental affairs Tracking and reporting on legislation at the state and federal level that would have a direct impact on Englewood
• Process Improvements and Department Support Review current processes to identify areas for improvement and support other departments projects
• Homelessness Assist with implementing and tracking projects related to the TriCities Homelessness 2.0 Action Plan

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to support various projects related to the eight strategic plan priority outcomes areas:

  • Infrastructure A city that proactively and in a costeffective manner invests in maintains improves and plans to protect its infrastructure
  • Transportation A city that proactively and in a costeffective manner invests in maintains improves and plans to protect its infrastructure
  • Economy A city that that retains and supports existing businesses while attracting and promoting new business ventures
  • Safety A city that protects and serves the community and its people with professionalism and responsiveness
  • Community Wellbeing A city that provides satisfying opportunities for the vitality enrichment welfare and happiness of the community
  • Sustainability A city that stewards its resources for the benefit of current and future generations
  • Community Engagement Vibrant engaged and connected neighborhoods as part of the Englewood community
  • Governance A city government that serves the community by being efficient effective accountable and adaptable

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects employee activities or programs.
• Coordinate &/or assist with policy review and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education:

Intern I High school diploma or GED plus one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelors degree in a related field.

Intern II Bachelors degree plus one year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a masters degree in a related field

Intern III High school diploma or GED plus at least one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelors degree in a STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) field.

Intern IV Post graduate degree (beyond Masters degree) example: PhD JD etc.

Certifications and/or Licensures: None

Required Drivers License: Valid Drivers License

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of basic government functions
• Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting research

Skills and Abilities

• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel Programs
• Skill in the use of standard office software
• Ability to understand and interpret various forms of information
• Ability to draft documents
• Ability to read interpret and clearly explain policies to a variety of constituents
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees elected officials boards and commissions other jurisdictions and members of the general public.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in a standard office environment requiring sitting for extended periods of time and occasional light lifting (up to 15 lbs.. Job requires visual and physical capabilities to perform work on computers and associated equipment for prolonged periods of time 46 hours daily). Occasional evening city council and community meetings may also be a requirement of the position.

HOURLY RATE:

Intern I: $18.00/hour

Intern II: $22.00/hour

Intern III: $23.50$25.00/hour

Intern IV: $25.00$30.00/hour

Required Experience:

Manager