Management Fellow

Full Job Description

Under general direction, performs municipal research, studies budget and administrative systems, policies and practices, and analyzes financial and operating activities and procedures on an entry level professional basis. Evaluates findings and assists in preparing specific financial and management reports pertaining to the City of San Antonio. Increased independence is given to the incumbent in the selection of approach and technique after acceptable evidence of satisfactory performance on the job. This is a 12+ month program with each fellow spending several months in the City Manager's Office, the Office of Management & Budget, and one operating department. This program is scheduled to begin during the Summer 2026. Working conditions are in an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

This unique position is designed to recruit top talent and help develop future leaders for the City of San Antonio. During your time as a Management Fellow, you will spend one (1) year rotating through the City's Budget Office, the City Manager's Office, and a select operating department. This position provides unique access to the leaders of the City of San Antonio and is an excellent opportunity to learn about every facet of a complex municipal operation.

More importantly, you will be given important tasks and projects that develop your skills and make a difference to the City organization and the community at large.
Work Location:
City Tower, 100 W. Houston, San Antonio, TX 78205*
*Subject to change based on rotations and business needs.

Work Hours:
7:45 a.m. - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday*. Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
*Subject to change based on rotations business needs.

For more information about our Management Fellowship please visit: https://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/CareerCenter/fellows

Requirements

• Learns about budget and program analysis, organizational and administrative field studies, and statistical analysis of research data.
• May assist in the analysis, research, and monitoring of various financial and management reports.
• May handle phone inquiries regarding information concerning various programs from other departments.
• May be asked to attend or serve on various administrative and citizen committee meetings and City subcommittee meetings as assigned by leadership.
• Assists in monitoring work processes of assigned departments to improve operations, while providing value added customer service.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License OR valid driver's license from another state with the ability to obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
• No substitution for education allowed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in local government.
• Enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited graduate or post graduate degree program.
• Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job.

One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months.

One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.

Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification.

Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.

If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications, and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The following items must be attached to your on line application:

• Current Resume and Cover Letter.
• Two work or education-related written recommendations.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices of public administration, municipal finance, budgeting, accounting, and research techniques.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware applications.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate by phone or in person in one-to-one or group settings.
• Ability to analyze and recommend solutions to management and organizational problems.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of budgets and accounting systems.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other City employees, elected officials, agents or other governmental entities and the general public.