MANAGEMENT TRAINEE

There are five openings for the position of Management Trainee; the successful candidates will be placed in an appointment that will last up to 12 months in one of the following departments:  

Budget and Management Division: The management trainee will analyze internal services through activity based costing, prepare and present results for Milwaukee Promise reporting, assist in the development of annual budget documents and manage communications on the department’s webpage. Ideal for graduates of: Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.

Department of Public Works: The management trainee will contribute to the development of a model to project budget needs based on historical expenditure data, will analyze and update departmental job descriptions, and assist with analysis of parking meter rates throughout the city. Ideal for graduates of:  Operations Management, Public Administration or related field.

Information Technology & Management Division: The management trainee will coordinate activities, resources and information for two web-based projects, including deployment of an Open Data portal and compliance research and mitigation related to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act. Ideal for graduates of:  Information Technology, Computer Science or related field.

Milwaukee Health Department: The management trainee will support strategic communications/public relations planning and real-time responses to public health issues for the largest local health department in the state. Ideal for graduates of:  Communications, English, Public Relations or related field.

Office of the Mayor: The management trainee will play a key role in communications operations by fulfilling both residents’ and the media’s desire for timely and accurate information.  The trainee will be heavily involved in social media communications, event planning and team-coordinated projects. Ideal for graduates of:  Communications, English, Public Relations or related field.  

While appointments to Management Trainee are limited to up to one year, transfer/promotional opportunities to positions within City of Milwaukee agencies may be available upon completion of the trainee period.

• Manage resources and processes to effectively and efficiently ensure the timely completion of assigned duties.
• Communicate orally and in writing to internal and external customers to determine and meet their needs.
• Read and interpret technical material, rules and regulations, and policies to determine core subjects and ideas.
• Use computers and various computer applications to generate reports, analyze and store data, and to compose written material.
• Assist in solving problems by employing various types of analysis through critical thinking and proficient use of information.
• Use creativity to develop new processes where current processes are ineffective or inefficient.
• Employ mathematical and statistical reasoning to solve practical problems and complete job tasks.
• Develop open and effective lines of communication with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that project and program goals are met.
• Promote a high level of performance for self and co-workers.  

Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

1. Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts Degree from an accredited college or university within the past two years (at time of application). 

NOTE: Students in their final year of college (at time of application) may participate in the selection process, but are not eligible for appointment until degree completion.  

To receive credit for college, transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date. College transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.  Your transcript must be legible and include the following information:  the university or college name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date the degree was completed.

• Knowledge of goal setting techniques to aid in meeting established timelines.
• Knowledge of basic computer software applications to facilitate work processes (e.g. word processing and spreadsheets).
• Knowledge of basic mathematical and statistical principles needed to complete job tasks.
• Skill in all aspects of customer service to build and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Skill in reading and interpreting a variety of written materials that are utilized in work settings.
• Ability to plan and organize work to achieve goals.
• Ability to use good time management techniques to complete duties in a timely manner.
• Ability to maintain quality of work through careful attention to detail.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner orally and in writing to accurately express facts, data, and statistics.
• Ability to approach problems in a logical manner and develop and implement solutions and evaluate outcomes.
• Ability to make objective decisions by assessing the facts, risks and rewards, goals, and outcomes in order to accomplish organizational objectives.
• Ability to review and analyze data and apply the results to reach accurate conclusions.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relations with supervisors, co-workers, and the public in order to meet organizational goals and objectives.

The current salary (PG 2EX) for City of Milwaukee residents is $48,670 annually, and the non-resident salary is $47,476.

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program which includes:

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass  

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit http://city.milwaukee.gov/Benefits2017.  

Note: Management Trainees are not eligible to participate in the employees’ retirement system.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: education and experience evaluation; written, oral, or performance tests, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to oral and performance examinations. Oral examinations may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.  

INITIAL FILING DATE - The examination will be held as soon as practical after July 10, 2017. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice.  However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• Applications and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobaps.com/MIL.
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Appointment to a Management Trainee assignment is limited to one year of service.  

The eligible list resulting from this examination may be used to fill similar City of Milwaukee positions.  

EEO Code= 204  

“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”