SCOTTSDALE, AZPosted 24 days ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from City of Scottsdale

• Job overview

  The Project Management Assistant supports project managers by performing administrative and research tasks to aid in development, redevelopment, and capital improvement projects.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves assisting with cost analysis and providing support in coordinating and implementing various projects.

• Compensation and benefits

  The starting salary may be up to the mid-point depending on experience, with a mid-point hourly rate of $33.88; additional benefits are not specified.

• Experience and skills

  Experience requirements are not detailed, but skills in administrative support, research, and cost analysis are implied.

Company overview

The City of Scottsdale, located in Arizona, is a municipal government organization responsible for providing a wide range of public services to its residents. These services include public safety, water and waste management, parks and recreation, and community development. The city generates revenue primarily through local taxes, service fees, and federal and state grants. Founded in 1951, Scottsdale has a rich history of growth and development, transforming from a small farming community into a vibrant urban area known for its tourism, cultural events, and high quality of life.

How to land this job

• Tailor your resume to underscore your administrative and research skills, especially any experience supporting project managers or handling cost analysis tasks, as these are key components of the Project Management Assistant role at City of Scottsdale.

• Highlight your ability to coordinate and implement projects, emphasizing any involvement in development, redevelopment, or capital improvement initiatives to align with the job’s focus areas.

• Apply through multiple platforms including the City of Scottsdale’s official careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application reach and visibility for this position.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current Project Management staff or administrative personnel within the City of Scottsdale to gain insights about the role and department culture; start conversations by referencing recent city projects or asking about their experience working on capital improvement initiatives.

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