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Cookingham-Noll Fellow, Kansas City, MO


Cookingham-Noll Fellow

$18.24-$28.57/hour November 28, 2016
(Municipal Management Trainee)
(Job Opening ID #506437)
(Office of the City Manager/Administration Division/414 East 12th Street)
Two full-time positions available. Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Assists staff with administrative and operational work on an entry-level professional basis, involving the application of research techniques to the study of departmental systems, policies, and practices. Assists department and division personnel in handling assigned technical, supervisory, administrative, and operational matters. Assists assigned departmental personnel with current and long-range administrative and operational duties. Work also involves supervising small work groups as directed. Candidates should provide resumes and transcripts (official or unofficial) along with their application by closing date of November 28, 2016. Additional materials may be required at a later date. REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree. Preference given to candidates on track to finish an accredited Master's degree in public administration or related degree program by May 2017.


The City of KCMO offers a great benefits package to full-time, regular, employees to include medical, dental, vision, holiday pay, paid vacation/sick leave, retirement plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, long-term disability, short-term disability, long-term care, and deferred compensation plan. All positions require successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Nonresidents, if appointed, must establish residency within the city limits of KCMO within 9 months. The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. EOE.
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