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Are you 18 years of age or older? * Required
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Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been incarcerated in connection with a felony in the past 7 years? * Required
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Military Service? * Required
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Are you a veteran? * Required
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Do you hold a valid driver's license? * Required
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Are you able to work flexible hours, including attending evening meetings as needed? * Required
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How many years of supervisory-level experience do you have? * Required
Describe your experience supervising staff, including the number of employees and key supervisory responsibilities. * Required
Writing Sample
Submit a 2-3 page writing sample that demonstrates your grant writing abilities. The writing sample should: (1) Be from a previous grant proposal (redacted as necessary) OR (2) Be a new, brief proposal written for the following hypothetical scenario: “The City of Whittier is seeking grant funding to rebuild and reinforce the Whittier Creek Levee. The levee is critical for protecting the community against flooding, preserving infrastructure, and ensuring public safety during extreme weather events. Write a proposal summary that outlines the project’s goals, the necessity for funding, community benefits, and alignment with the priorities of a hypothetical state or federal grant program. Be sure to highlight the urgency and long-term impact of this project on Whittier’s resilience and economic stability.” The writing sample will be scored based on clarity, organization, persuasive content, grammar, and demonstrated understanding of grant writing principles.
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Max. file size: 50 MB.
AI Use Acknowledgment * Required
Please indicate the extent to which you used AI tools in preparing your writing sample. This statement will not impact your application score but ensures transparency and understanding of your process.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experiences
1. Describe your experience in developing, writing, and managing grants. * Required
Address the number of successful grant applications you have written, the total funding secured, and how you ensured compliance with grant reporting and regulations.
2. Provide a detailed example of a city project or initiative you managed. * Required
Include project scope and objectives, budget and timelines, stakeholders involved, and outcome and key lessons learned.
3. Describe your experience with strategic or comprehensive planning for a municipality or organization. * Required
What strategies did you implement to align projects with long-term goals?
4. Describe a situation where you had to communicate complex project details to city officials, stakeholders, or the public. * Required
How did you ensure clarity and understanding?
5. Provide an example of a project where you identified and implemented economic development or infrastructure improvement opportunities. * Required
6. Why are you interested in the Assistant City Manager position with the City of Whittier? * Required
7. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your qualifications or experience?

Minimum Qualifications
1. Are you able to perform the physical requirements of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation? * Required
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2. This position may require attending occasional meetings outside of regular business hours, such as in the evenings or on weekends. Are you able to meet this requirement? * Required
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Professional Experience
1. Tell us about your experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint) and any software for managing taxes or keeping records. Please share examples. * Required
2. Please share a time when you had to keep track of important records or prepare documents. How did you make sure everything was accurate and done on time? * Required
3. Have you ever had to talk to someone about a difficult issue, like resolving a payment or disagreement? How did you handle the situation and make sure it ended well for everyone involved? * Required
4. Have you worked with private or sensitive information before? How did you make sure it stayed private while also being honest and fair in your work? * Required
5. Tell us about a time when you had to solve a tricky problem at work, especially related to taxes or office tasks. What was the issue, and how did you figure out a solution? * Required
6. How many years of experience do you have in providing executive support? Please briefly describe your role, responsibilities, and the organization(s) where you gained this experience. * Required
7. Why are you interested in the Executive Assistant position with the City of Whittier? * Required
8. Is there anything else you'd like us to know about your qualifications or experience?

Current or Prior Work Experience
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Prior Employment
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Cover Letter * Required
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Applicants are encouraged to submit a cover letter that highlights their qualifications for the position. Please include details on your relevant experience, specific accomplishments, and why you are interested in working with us. Tailoring your cover letter to the job description is highly recommended.
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