Francine A. Giani, Executive Director, Utah Department of Commerce

Appointed July 2005

Lecture Class - 12:30-1:45pm TNRB 260 
Thu, October 3rd
Lunch at Brick Oven 11am-12:10pm

Ms. Giani is responsible for policymaking and management over eight Division Directors and the mission of the Department of Commerce.  With responsibility for issuing over 300,000 licenses and regulating hundreds of industries, the Department of Commerce is one of Utah’s chief regulatory agencies.  Divisions within Commerce include the Office of Property Rights Ombudsman, Office of Consumer Services, Division of Consumer Protection, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code, Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing, Division of Public Utilities, Division of Real Estate and Division of Securities.

The Utah Department of Commerce is tasked with enforcing statutes that keep the business in Utah fair and ensure that consumers receive fair treatment in business transactions.

In addition to her role at Commerce, Governor Gary R. Herbert appointed Francine A. Giani as Interim Director of the Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control (DABC) in August 2011 to assist in managing the agency after the former director was asked to relinquish his position.  Giani was later confirmed as the full-time DABC Executive Director by the Utah Legislature during a special interim session in September 2011.  During her tenure at the DABC, Giani was responsible for implementing sweeping changes based on a legislative audit and internal investigation into employee practices and policies. Giani maintained her dual leadership role over Commerce and the DABC until June 2012 when a new executive director was appointed to that agency.

Previous to her appointment as Executive Director, Giani served as Director of the Division of Consumer Protection from 1992 – December 2005.  Her efforts helped strengthen Utah consumer protection laws and solidified relationships with the business community and consumer advocates.

More recently, Giani was appointed by Governor Herbert to a seat on the State of Utah Security Council in 2012.  The Utah Security Council creates IT security strategies and policies across all state agencies.

Francine Giani is a steadfast consumer advocate who presents speeches, creates public service announcements and participates in media interviews to help educate the public against fraud.  Giani has been honored for her dedication to public service through the following awards; Brigham Young University’s Romney Institute of Public Management ‘N. Dale Wright Distinguished Alumni Award’ in 2011 and Utah Business Magazine’s “30 Women to Watch” in 2012.

Before her appointment to the Governor’s Cabinet, Giani served as a press secretary and policy advisor to former Utah Governor Norman H.  Bangerter from 1984 - 1992, served as a Republican Party State delegate, and sat on the Centerville City Council member from 1992 - 2000.

She obtained her Bachelors of Arts Degree from Hunter College in New York City where she launched her career working for ABC Television.  She later received a Masters of Public Administration from the Romney Institute of Public Management at Brigham Young University.

Giani makes her home in Centerville with her husband, Rick, and their twin daughters.  She enjoys watching her daughters’ high school volleyball games, their singing recitals as well as family camping trips and hikes in Utah’s National Parks.

Nevada State Perfromance Auditor - Carson City, Nevada

Job Posting

PERFORMANCE AUDITOR
Position Announcement
Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau
Audit Division
Carson City, Nevada
THE AUDIT DIVISION The Division conducts performance audits as part of the Legislature’s oversight responsibility for public programs. The purpose of the audits is to improve state government by providing independent and reliable information about the operations of state agencies, programs, activities, and functions to the Legislature, state officials, and Nevada citizens. For additional information, please visit the Division website at www.leg.state.nv.us/audit.
POSITION DESCRIPTION The position involves conducting and/or assisting on performance audits of Nevada state government. Performance audits provide objective analysis of agency operations to improve effectiveness, economy and efficiency, or internal controls. Initially, this position will function as an assistant under the direction of an in-charge auditor. With experience, this position will serve as the in-charge auditor on performance audits responsible for all phases of the audit, and may include supervising staff. The in-charge auditor works under the guidance of an audit supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate must be a CPA; or have a Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Applicants should have strong analytical abilities and be proficient in both oral and written communications. Tact,
persuasiveness, and ability to work with others is essential. Experience in performance or financial audits and knowledge of auditing standards and techniques is also desirable.
SALARY AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $59,194 to $88,948 annually under the employee-employer paid retirement option, depending on qualifications and experience. This range does not include a reduction for mandatory furlough leave. The position has state retirement and health insurance benefits. An explanation of the retirement options and information regarding state retirement benefits may be accessed at www.nvpers.org. A description of the current health benefits available to all employees may be accessed at www.pebp.state.nv.us/all_plan_benefits.htm. Other optional benefits are available, including a deferred compensation program.
WORKING CONDITIONS This position is located in Carson City, Nevada. Travel throughout the state may be required periodically. A flexible work schedule is available in most cases, including a four-day work schedule.
APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants must submit the following no later than September 27, 2013:
1) Legislative Counsel Bureau Employment Application, available at the Legislative Counsel Bureau or at http://www.leg.state.nv.us/App/CareerOpenings/Postings/LCB/LCBEmploymentApplication.pdf
2) Letter of interest describing qualifications; and
3) Current resume, including three references.
The above information may be mailed or e-mailed to:
Legislative Counsel Bureau, Administrative Division
Attn: Ken Kruse, Human Resources/Accounting
401 S. Carson Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4747
kkruse@lcb.state.nv.us
A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

Please direct inquiries to Rocky Cooper or Jane Bailey at (775) 684-6815.

Compliance and Administration Intern - West Coast Conference Sports

Thanks to Kevin Rich for sending the information for this job. It looks like an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in working in collegiate sports. 

Job Announcements for WCC - Five positions are currently open with WCC. Go to their website here.

Compliance and Administration Intern Job Description - Click here for the more info about the position and how to apply

Mountainland Economic Development Strategy Intern - Orem, UT

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 External Recruitment

Job Title:                    Economic Development Strategy Intern

Wage Rate:                DOE

Hours:                        Up to 15 Hours per week on a flexible schedule.  Temporary assignment expected to continue approximately four months.

Application:               Interested Candidates must submit a standard MAG application (located on their website Mountainland.org) and optional resume to Mountainland Association of Governments, 586 East 800 North, Orem, UT  84097, Attention: Tanya Gale; tgale@mountainland.org.

Closing Date:             Thursday, September 30, 2013, at 5:00 p.m., or until filled.

Qualifications:           1.   Must be currently seeking a graduate degree in geography, planning, public administration, economic development or related field, or hold similar Bachelor’s degree.

                                2.   Must have thorough knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel and Project.  Experience with web-based research desired.

Skills Required:         Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.  Ability to professionally interact with elected officials, jurisdictions and state staff.  Must have good organizational skills and the ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Job Description:        This internship will provide an individual with valuable hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of a small governmental organization.  The selected applicant will primarily be responsible for researching and drafting the Disaster Recovery and Environmental Review sections of a Regional Economic Development Plan.

MOUNTAINLAND ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS IS

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Millenium Challenge Corporation's 2014 Overseas Summer Internship

It is my pleasure to present you Millennium Challenge Corporation’s 2014 Overseas Summer Internship Position Descriptions for dissemination to your students.  MCC countries participating next year are: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Indonesia, and Malawi.  Malawi is participating in the program for the first time.  Please note that there are two distinct intern positions being offered in Indonesia; if our candidate pool is as good as it has been in recent years, several countries hope to select more than one intern from a single PD.

MCC’s 2014 program will operate procedurally as in years past.  Important dates to note are the application deadline of Friday, October 18, 2013 and that students will be notified of acceptance starting on Friday, October 31; at that time students will have until December 13 to confirm their acceptance in our program.  It is our hope that by extending the deadline for the student to confirm acceptance that the student will have enough time to secure funding and make other necessary arrangements.

When applying for internships we ask that the student provide a resume and a cover letter; we have found that students who compose cover letters stipulating their experience, area of study, and general interest information about the country for which they are applying always fare better than those who do not.  Students are welcome to apply for as many intern opportunities as they wish; when applying for multiple positions we request that students provide separate cover letters for each opportunity but only one resume. Please instruct your students to label their resume files and cover letters in a manner which identifies them without having to open the file (i.e.: Smith resume).

MCC Website

City of Saratoga Springs Internship

CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Management Intern
DEPARTMENT: Administration
STATUS: part-time
JOB DESCRIPTION APPROVAL DATE: SALARY RANGE: $10/hr
SUPERVISOR: City Manager
GENERAL PURPOSE
The Management Intern, under the direction of the Assistant City Manager, performs entrylevel,
professional work for the City Manager's Office and participates in and/or leads a variety
of projects contributing to the continued success of various organization-wide initiatives. Duties
and responsibilities are designed to further prepare the incumbent for a successful career in
local government.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
City Manager
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None
SPECIFIC DUTIES
· Perform entry-level, professional administrative work, research, and analysis in support
of the City Manager's Office as directed.
· Interact regularly with personnel from each department to ensure effective
interdepartmental communication and maximize operational effectiveness.
· Respond to citizen inquiries/requests and resolve all issues within assigned scope of
responsibility in a timely manner. Refers more complex issues to the Assistant City
Manager for resolution.
· Assist with developing and implementing projects and/or programs impacting one or
more City departments.
· Collect and organize data.
· Assist with the budgetary process by inputting data, performing appropriate analysis,
and preparing necessary reports.
· Attend and participate in various organizational meetings and meetings of the City
Council and Council sub-committees, as directed.
· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
· Answer phone calls from citizens;
· Other tasks as assigned by City Manager.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
· The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of municipal government operations.
· Proficiency with PCs and computer software/applications including Microsoft Word,
Excel, Power Point, and related applications.
· General knowledge of office equipment, including photo copier, telephone, facsimile,
calculator, shredder, etc.
· Ability to organize, direct, and coordinate projects and meetings
· Ability to handle confidential information in a sensitive manner
· Excellent oral and written communication skills
· Ability to handle multiple demands and competing priorities
· Ability to work independently after receiving initial guidance
· Ability to meet and deal tactfully with the general public, elected officials, vendors,
employees, and citizens
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Successful candidates for the Management Internship position will be a student who is
currently enrolled in an accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates should complete a City Application and submit it along with a cover letter and resume to:
City of Saratoga Springs
Attention: Markette Schwartz
1307 N Commerce, Dr, Suite 200
Saratoga Springs, UT 84045
Applications are available at: http://www.saratogaspringscity.com/
Applications can be emailed to MSchwartz@saratogaspringscity.com.