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City of Torrance

Management Aide Program

April 11, 2006

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Management Aide

One

$14.44 - 17.56 per hour DOE (Management Aides are non-benefited positions)

40 hours per week (work hours may vary during school year) Full-time 9/80 schedule

Six months

Political Science, Public Administration, Finance, Business Administration, Public Policy, Urban

Planning, Real Estate Development, or related field.

May 19,2006

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I Job Description

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The City of Torrance (http://www.torrnetcom) is currently looking for one dedicated, flexible individual with a

sincere desire to be mentored to serve as a Management Aide in the City Manager's Office. The Management

Aide provides staff assistance of a generalized and/or specialized nature to management personnel. Performs

assignments ranging from routine administrative tasks to more complex and varied professional, confidential and

specialized assignments. Job responsibilities may include research, report writing, data compilation and analysis,

coordination of projects and programs, assistance with day-to-day departmental operations and other related

duties as required.

I Candidate Qualifications

The Management Aide is an entry-level position for recent college or graduate students interested in pursuing a

career in public administration. Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of principles and practices of

office management and the equipment used; excellent oral and written skills and the ability to understand and

follow complex written and oral instructions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

with associates and the Public; proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint Access and desktop

publishing are desirable. Candidates must be a Recent Graduate or Graduate Student.

I Selection Process.

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Interested candidates must submit the following:

. Letter of Interest

. Resume

. Supplemental Questionnaire

. Letter of Recommendation

Upon review, successful candidates will be asked to submit:

. References

Send information via email tokpolliard@torrnetcomorviaU.S.Maii to:

Management Aide Program

City Manager's Office

3031 Torrance Blvd

Torrance, CA 90503

Fax: (310) 618-5891

Only those candidates whose training and experience best meet our requirements will be invited to

interview.

If you have additional questions, please direct them to kpolliard@torrnet.com