Management Fellow

This is a term-limited position ARPA funded for one year from date of hire.

The start date for this position will be in December 2024, based on ARPA funding regulations.

This full-time position is benefits eligible.

Come support the expansion of our culture of performance excellence and project management. This unique role will report to the Manager of Innovation and Performance Excellence in the City Manager’s Office to build capacity across the organization for first-rate project management, communication, and performance management. This is an exciting and fast-paced position that will be part of implementing the city’s newly adopted Strategic Plan, Horizon 2027 and working to support the city’s fifteen departments.  The position is ideal for an individual interested in a career in city management or other facets of local government.

The ideal candidate enjoys conducting research, data analysis, key performance metric development, report writing, and is interested in learning about municipal government at the leadership level.

Additional Training and Development Opportunities:

• Membership to Colorado City & County Management (CCCMA) or similar, including training opportunities and potential conference attendance.

• Contact and mentorship with the City Manager, Deputy City Managers, and city management office staff.

• Leadership training offered through the City of Littleton Training and Development program.

• This position is for emerging local government professionals to gain experience in municipal government by working on special projects in the City Manager’s Office. The Management Fellow will oversee assigned projects matched to the Management Fellow’s interests and skill sets, and conduct research, analytical work, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.

The City of Littleton is a vibrant community south of Denver and is consistently voted as one of America’s Best Small Cities, and a top place to raise a family. Learn more about everything Littleton has to offer at VisitLittleton.org. Home to a vibrant and historic downtown, and a variety of shopping venues, restaurants, parks and trails, there is a lot to offer to the wonderful people who live and work here. The City of Littleton offers outstanding benefits and perks to our employees. For more information, see the 2025 Benefit Guide.

The City of Littleton believes in attracting and retaining the best talent and our strategies include hiring in at market pay and creating career development opportunities. In addition to your application, please submit a cover letter that describes why you are the best candidate for this position with the City of Littleton.

Hiring pay range $27.24 - $30.10 per hour

This full-time position is non-exempt per FLSA and is eligible for overtime compensation.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, primarily in person, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm, with some early morning and evenings. Flexible schedule and telework options may be available.

Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted until a qualified pool of candidates is established or the position is filled, but preference will be given to complete applications received by November 18, 2024. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides technical assistance to City departments to assist in the development of performance metrics;

• Assists in maintaining the City-wide performance dashboard to track progress in key performance metrics;

• Proposes ideas for new performance metrics;

• Assists in the tracking of the City’s strategic plan and key projects and milestones;

• Assists departments with identifying areas for process improvement;

• Works with departments on mapping processes to look for areas for improvement;

• Partners with departments to engineer improvements to existing processes;

• Tracks progress in implementing process improvements to determine whether processes are working more effectively;

• Assists with tracking and reporting progress on various projects and initiatives;

• Performs tasks and daily activities in support of the City Manager's Office; and

• Attend City Council or other board and community meetings as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree or substantial coursework completed toward master’s degree in public administration, public affairs, public policy, or a similar field.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish effective working relationships at all levels.

• Skilled in conducting research, collecting data, synthesizing information, and creating thorough and meaningful reports and presentations.

• Interest in general principles and practices of public administration, including leadership and council strategic initiatives.

• Passion for continuous process improvement and best practices, particularly as they relate to the delivery of government services.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in an organized manner.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Work is performed indoors in a standard office environment.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying of files or other objects weighing up to 20 pounds with or without assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Littleton is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and intends to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other non-job related characteristic, and to hire and retain the best-qualified individuals without regard to any of these factors. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on a protected class.

The City of Littleton will consider reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process and employment. Applicants and employees can request an accommodation by contacting Human Resources at 303-795-3857 or emailing hr@littletongov.org.

Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace

The City of Littleton is committed to the health and safety of all its employees. To ensure a safe and productive work environment the city prohibits the use, sale, dispensation, manufacture, distribution or possession of alcohol, drugs, controlled substances or drug paraphernalia on any city premises or worksites. No employee shall report to work or be at work with alcohol or with any detectable amount of prohibited drugs in the employee's system. A detectable amount refers to the standards generally used in workplace drug & alcohol testing. This prohibition specifically includes marijuana, and decriminalized psychedelics whether used for medical purposes or obtained legally under state law.