Job Details

Salary : $62,364.49 - $86,056.63 Annually
Location : Bellevue, WA
Job Type: Limited Term
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 26-00006
Department: City Manager's Office
Division: CMO_Support_SpecialProjects
Opening Date: 01/12/2026
Closing Date: 1/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NONAFF

Come Join the City of Bellevue!

Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the "Hiring Process" section below to learn more.

New hires typically receivebetween minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.
Job Summary
Do you have a passion for public service? Are you interested in gaining the applied knowledge and skills to jump start a career in local governmentwhile making a difference? The City of Bellevue is looking for a future leader seeking meaningful work in local government management to join our team for this unique professional development opportunity.

Bellevue's Management Fellowship is an immersive, two-year career development opportunity designed to attract, cultivate, and retain emerging local government professionals, especially those considering a career in city management. Directly embedded in the City Manager's Office, the Management Fellow will gain a holistic perspective of the inner workings of the city through diverse project assignments, mentoring relationships, and tours of city services. The Fellow will build core competencies in the areas of financial management, human resources, procurement, communication, and public engagement. The Management Fellow performs a variety of professional administrative work, research, policy analysis, process improvement, project management, and cross-organizational facilitation to support the city's high-priority goals and ongoing operations. Beyond developing core competencies, the Fellow will work closely with their supervisor to tailor assignments and engagement opportunities to the Fellow's interests and aspirations. Management Fellows routinely interact with city leadership and attend high-level meetings to be exposed to the responsibilities of each department and current local government issues.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and implementing the community vision. Our people bring unique skills and qualities to the table, embrace the values of honesty, accountability, equity, and commitment to public service and take pride in the work they do. You'll work in an environment where being innovative, collaborative, and future focused are the status quo. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

The anticipated start date for the Fellowship is late June/early July 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, and implements special projects or programs in support of city objectives.
• Provides meeting support by attending leadership meetings, taking detailed notes, and distributing summaries as needed.
• Performs policy research and information gathering duties on a wide range of issues.
• Assists the City Manager's Office and other departments in conducting data analysis and program evaluation.
• Writes letters, memorandums, reports, summaries, and other correspondence appropriate to the area of assignment. Assists managers and professionals in the preparation of materials for City Council and community use.
• Leads and participates on task teams, cross-functional teams and other groups formed to address issues, formulate ideas, or implement policy directives.
• Implements operational improvements, streamlines work processes, and works cooperatively and jointly to provide high quality customer service.
• Maintains confidentiality as required and as appropriate in a professional management setting.
• Build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues and partners across the City.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Works under the supervision of the City Manager's Office or various city departments.
• Does not exercise formal supervision; however, may be called upon to lead or direct projects teams as needed.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of current principles and practices of public administration, organizational structure, functions, and operations within a municipality.
• Ability to assemble, organize and present complex statistical, financial, and factual information derived from a variety of sources.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and to convey complex information in a clear, comprehensive manner.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with city staff and management, City Council, and the public.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Ability to work independently and deal with non-routine and complex tasks without recourse to supervisors.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Be a recent graduate or student enrolled in a public administration, public policy, or related field master's degree program from a NASPAA-accredited program.
• Satisfy all of the requirements for their degree program by August 31 of the year of the fellowship.
• Have no formal local government management work experience.

• At least six months of work experience.

• Be eligible to work in the United States.
• Complete the LGMF application by the closing date.

Supplemental Information
The Management Fellowship Program will last 24 months from the start date and is an at-will non-exempt position. Fellows are full-time, salaried city employees with full benefits. For further information about the position, please see

Applicants will be asked to submit the following if selected for interview:

• Professional References
• Current Resume
• Graduate transcripts (unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably, the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name, address, and other demographics. To help us, please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage, unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks, including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background check prior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL), licensures, or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue, you'll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service, upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions, our interactions, and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service, Stewardship, Commitment to Employees, Integrity, Innovation, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. You'll work in an environment that is innovative, collaborative, future focused, and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. It's what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work, live, and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet? Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office, at 425-###-#### or If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations, please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

The City of Bellevue participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
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The City of Bellevue offers employees a comprehensive benefits package providing choice, flexibility, and value!

Please Note: Seasonal, part-time, and variable employees are not eligible for the below benefits except for mandatory participation in the retirement plan assigned to the position, which will be the Municipal Employees Benefit Trust (MEBT 2) retirement plan or the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) retirement plan and any other benefits as required by law.

The following summary applies to fully benefited positions:
Medical
Employees are offered a choice of medical coverage through the City's self-insured Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan or Kaiser Permanente (HMO).
Dental
Employees are offered a choice of two dental carriers with plans that offer regular checkups, x-rays, fillings, and crowns. Orthodontia is available through one of the carriers.
Vision
Employees are offered a choice of vision coverage through an annual exam-only plan or a buy-up plan which includes an annual eye exam and hardware coverage.

Retirement Plans - Employees are offered three retirement plans:

• Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS): Mandatory participation (PERS, LEOFF or PSERS), depending upon eligibility.
• City of Bellevue Municipal Employee's Benefit Trust (MEBT): Optional participation in this 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match contributions that vest on a 3-year schedule.
• Deferred Compensation Program (457 DCP): Optional participation in the supplemental Deferred Compensation Program also administered by DRS that allows tax-deferred savings into a variety of investments options.

Other benefits include:
More detailed information about our employee benefits is available at

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Survivor Income
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 11 observed holidays per year plus 2 additional personal holidays, vacation (standard accrual of 12 days a year), and sick leave (accumulated at the rate of one day per month)
• An ORCA Card bus pass
• On-site fitness center, and self service food/coffee options
• Career development and training programs
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Paydays - The City of Bellevue pays employees on the 8th and the 23rd of each month (24 pay periods per year).

Please note: The City of Bellevue does not participate in the Social Security Administration (SSA) program and employees do not earn social security credits. The mandatory DRS retirement pension plan provides the required social security replacement plan.

NOTE: This is a brief summary of the benefit programs for the City's non-represented employees. Every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. Benefits for employees represented by a may have different benefits. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a CBA, the CBA prevails. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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To be eligible for the fellowship, candidates must have completed the required coursework toward a master's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy or a related field by the start of the fellowship. Please select from the following options.

• I am currently enrolled in a master's degree program and will complete the coursework by June 2026.
• I completed my master's degree within the past 2 years.
• I completed my master's degree more than 2 years ago.
• I do not have a master's degree or will not have completed prior to June 2026.

02

What is/was the completion date for your master's degree?
03

Below please compose a response that is no more than 500 words and responds to the following questions. • Why would you like to be a Management Fellow for the City of Bellevue?• How do you envision the Fellowship helping you attain your long-term career goals?• What experiences do you seek from this fellowship?
04

The Management Fellow performs a variety of professional administrative work, research, policy analysis, process improvement, project management, and cross-organizational facilitation to support the City's high-priority goals and ongoing operations. Describe the specific skills that you possess that you believe would make you a good fit for the program.
05

The City of Bellevue is a hybrid workplace. This is a Washington State job, and candidates must reside within a reasonable distance of City Hall and be onsite in Bellevue at least 3 day(s) per week.

• Yes, I am interested in hybrid schedule and available to be onsite 3 or more days per week.
• No, I am interested in fully remote position.

Required Question