Job Details

Salary: $87,425.00 - $131,137.50 Annually
Location : Surprise, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 26-00154
Department: CITY MANAGER
Opening Date: 11/06/2025
Closing Date: 11/19/2025 11:59 PM Arizona

SUMMARY
The Mayor and Council Aide supports the Mayor, Vice Mayor and as assigned, by handling administrative and logistical functions to include, but not limited to, email and calendar management, travel coordination, constituent support, meeting preparation and briefings.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of comparable responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the job description. Additional education cannot be substituted for experience.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license at time of hire.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants whose education, training, and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process to include a panel interview and an assessment exercise.
Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Fingerprinting
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• E-Verify
• 39 Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

To view the full job description, including work environment and physical demands, clickHERE
The City of Surprise is an EEO/ADA reasonable accommodation employer.
The City of Surprise offers a broad range of inclusive employee benefits to help employees in their work and personal lives. We are committed to a total rewards strategy that provides our employees with competitive compensation, generous benefits, and an environment that supports a healthy work/life balance for our diverse workforce. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, retirement, and a variety of work/life programs, including generous paid time off and twelve holidays. For additional benefit information, please
01

I understand all criminal convictions (felonies and/or misdemeanors including DUIs) that occurred as an adult (age 18 or older) must be disclosed when answering Question 7 and disclosed in full detail in Question 8 in the Agency-Wide Questions section of this application. I also understand my failure to disclose a conviction as outlined in Question 8 may be grounds for elimination of further consideration and/or a job offer to be rescinded.

• I acknowledge the above statement.

02

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you currently employed by the City of Surprise?

• Yes
• No

04

Select the option that applies to your highest level of education completed:

• Master's Degree, or higher
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School diploma or G.E.D. awarded
• None of the above

05

How many years of experience do you possess?

• 7 years or more
• 5 years to less than 7 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• Less than 3 years
• None of the above

06

Will you have and be able to maintain a valid Arizona Driver License at the time of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

I understand that this position requires a valid Driver's License with no major driving citations in the last 39 months.

• I acknowledge the statement above

08

Do you have previous experience working in a municipality / local government setting?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "No", write "N/A".
10

Do you have experience working in a City Council and/or City Manager's Office?

• Yes
• No

11

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "No", write "N/A".
12

Do you have any previous administrative experience working with a CEO, COO or CFO of a mayor company?

• Yes
• No

13

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience. If you answered "No", write "N/A".
14

Describe any work experience with social media posts and the platforms you have used. If no experience, write "N/A".
Required Question