City of Scottsdale

Sustainability Data Intern

SALARY

$20.09 - $27.14 Hourly

LOCATION

Scottsdale, AZ

JOB TYPE

PT Temporary

JOB NUMBER

FY2425-00933

DIVISION

Community & Economic Dev

DEPARTMENT

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES

OPENING DATE

07/08/2024

CLOSING DATE

Continuous

Introduction

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 division to which assigned.

This internship will assist in collecting and tracking sustainability data and will support the city’s LEED for Cities application. This position will be housed in the Sustainability Director’s office and will work with various city departments to obtain and analyze data. The ideal candidate would have some knowledge of sustainability programs or of the LEED for Cities certification process, but all candidates with an interest in sustainability are encouraged to apply.

Please note the following:

• The hiring range is expected to be $20.09 - $22.00 per hour.
• Part-time positions have limited benefits, as required by law.
• Part-time positions are unclassified, at-will and serve at the discretion of the City.
• This position will be part time, up to 20 hours per week, through the end of June 2025.
• Interviews may be scheduled periodically throughout the duration of this continuously posted recruitment until the position is filled.
• It is anticipated that the position will start in late August, 2024.

First review of applications will be July 29, 2024
A resume MUST be submitted with the application to be considered for this recruitment, and a cover letter is strongly encouraged.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• No experience required for this position.
• 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.
• Preferences may vary depending on job assignment.

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.

Essential Functions

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.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Most work is performed in a City office environment.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice. PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
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.

Agency

City of Scottsdale

Address

9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website

http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov

Sustainability Data Intern Supplemental Questionnaire

QUESTION 1 Are you currently enrolled or recently graduated within a year from an accredited college or university degree program? Note: This must be listed under the Education section of the application to be considered. Yes
No

QUESTION 2 If you marked yes to the question above, please indicate which program you are enrolled in/which degree you've received and the institution from which you graduated or are currently attending. If you marked No, please write N/A.

QUESTION 3 A resume is required to be considered for this position. Have you attached a resume? Yes
No

QUESTION 4 Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale. City Website
Employee Referral
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