Management Fellow

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint however we may go slightly higher based on experience internal equity and market.

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.

Bellevues Management Fellowship is an immersive two-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 Managers 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 citys 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 Fellows 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 youll 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 public service and take pride in the work they do. Youll work in an environment where being innovative collaborative and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

The anticipated start date for the Fellowship is late June/early July 2026

• Plans organizes coordinates and implements special projects or programs in support of city objectives.
• Provides meeting support by attending leadership meetings taking detailed notes and distributing summaries as needed.
• Performs policy research and information gathering duties on a wide range of issues.
• Assists the City Managers 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 high quality customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality as required and as appropriate in a professional management setting.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and partners across the City.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

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

• 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

• Be a recent graduate or student enrolled in a public administration public policy or related field masters degree program from a NASPAA-accredited program.
• Satisfy all of the requirements for their degree program by August 31 of the year of the fellowship.
• Haveno formal local government management work experience.

• At least six months of work experience.

• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Complete the LGMF application by the closing date.

The Management Fellowship Program will last 24 months from the start date and is an at-will non-exempt position. Fellows are full-time salaried city employees with full benefits. For further information about the position please see Management Fellowship website.

Applicants will be asked to submit the following if selected for interview:

• Professional References
• Current Resume
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

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.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six 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 Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll 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. Its 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 or .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.

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