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Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.

General Information

Examples of Essential Job Functions

Coordinates, provides analysis for, or conducts research for special projects with individual departments or as part of interdepartmental teams. Seeks and manages grant opportunities for various City projects. Manages administration of grants successfully obtained. Uses computer and software to prepare detailed analysis of data into charts, graphs, worksheets and other documents. Provides follow-up on and coordinates City Council referrals and special projects. Staffs City boards and/or commissions. Monitors sustainability efforts in City operations and coordinates improvements in facilities and practices. Represents the City Manager in interactions with elected and appointed state and local government officials, business owners and managers, neighborhood groups, employees, and other citizens and customers. Facilitates special events that require City approval. Responds to written and verbal citizens complaints, inquiries, and requests for service. Appears before groups and organizations as the City representative to explain activities, programs, and policies. Supports the City's Mission/Vision/Values by personal example and encouraging others to reflect these principles in their actions.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Must possess a Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, public affairs, political science or other related fields. Master's degree in one of these fields preferred.

At least three months experience in a city government is preferred. This experience must consist of analysis, administration, or project management to qualify.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration; working knowledge of laws pertaining to municipal government; working knowledge of systems analysis theory and methods of process improvement; basic knowledge of the principles and practices of municipal finance and budgets; and good knowledge of research methods and techniques, and methods of report presentation.

Skill in analyzing and interpreting data and information to reach conclusions and recommend decisions. Skill in oral and written communications through various modalities, including public speaking; human relations skills including customer service, and promotion of teamwork.

Cognitive ability to understand, interpret, synthesize and communicate complex information; ability to communicate concisely and effectively with diverse individuals and groups in a wide variety of situations, as well as ability to effectively present information to groups; ability to establish effective relationships with elected and appointed government officials, City staff at all levels, University staff and students, the business community, and other citizens and customers. Ability to work effectively under pressure and to handle multiple tasks.

Other Characteristics: Commitment to ethics of the city management profession and to the City's Mission/Vision/Values as reflected in Excellence Through People.

Supplemental Information

Required Physical Activities: Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, lifting, talking, hearing, repetitive motions.

Physical Characteristics of Work: Work is primarily sedentary and requires sitting and/or using various computer equipment 50% of the time; and standing and/or walking 20% of the time. Routinely requires the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, and infrequently requires the exertion of 10-25 pounds of force to lift or otherwise move objects.

Vision Requirements: The minimum for those whose work is involved primarily with extensive reading, and preparing and analyzing text and/or data, and the use of a computer terminal.

Environmental Conditions: The employee ordinarily works in an office environment and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Selection Process:
The selection process consists of an evaluation of education, experience, and writing samples; phone interview; hiring assessment; on-site interview, which will include a manager meeting and written exercise; and completion of reference checks and a criminal background check, which includes a sex offender registry check. All candidates will be notified by email of their application status.

**Preference may be given to applicants possessing qualifications above the minimum.**

Depending on the number of qualified candidates, the City may forego phone interviews.

Veteran’s Preference Points
The City of Ames provides Veteran's Preference Points for Civil Service positions. A copy of your DD214 and, if applicable, proof of disability, must be attached with your application (or faxed to 515-239-5297) prior to the close date of the posting in order to receive Veteran's Preference Points.

E-Verify Process:

The City of Ames participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with the City of Ames must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity on their first day of employment. Please be prepared to provide required documents on your first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-239-5199 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

NOTE: Applicants with disabilities may submit requests for ADA testing or interview accommodations to the Human Resources Department prior to the test or interview.

The City of Ames is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against. Inquiries can be directed to the Human Resources Department at 515-239-5199.