Special Asst to the Mayor and Council

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public administration, business administration, communications or closely related field.
• Four (4) years of full-time progressively responsible administrative and analytical experience performing organizational and operational analyses work in a municipal government or business capacity, preferably including two (2) years of recent supervisory experience.
• Equivalency: May substitute a combination of equivalent education and experience which produces the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential function. The city assesses 1 year of fulltime experience as equivalent to one year of education.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must possess a valid Nevada state driver’s license or have the ability to obtain, and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Typing at a rate of 45 net words per minute without errors.

SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. Oral Panel Interview – Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%
3. E-Skill Assessment - Weighted 100%, Passing Score 70%
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history check via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening.
5. Selection/Offers

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:

Cristina Petrilla, Talent Acquisition Partner, petrillac@cityofnorthlasvegas.com