City of Tulsa Leadership Development Program

Apply for Leadership U Class 8

Applications will be accepted beginning January 3, 2025, until 11:59 p.m. January 31, 2025. All applications will be completed in Munis self-service. Once you apply you will receive additional instructions via email requesting additional information and references. All components of the process must be received by the closing date to be considered.

Are you ready to take on new challenges and gain new work skills? Prepare for your future and apply for Leadership U, an opportunity-based program to help you build your knowledge of the City and Community.

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate’s degree (or equivalent 60 accredited college hours). No substitution allowed under PPPM 100
• Completion of six months of service with the City of Tulsa as of the closing date
• Meet all other promotional eligibility requirements

How to Apply:

1. Complete the special Leadership U application 
2. Complete the application questionnaire which can be found online.
3. Obtain two letters of recommendation.  
4. Email complete packet, which will include the completed questionnaire and letters of recommendation, to Ksullivan@cityoftulsa.org or drop-it off at the Employment Office at 175 E. 2nd St. by the closing date, January 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Incomplete applications will not be accepted – all required documents must be attached as instructed. New transcripts are not required provided a current transcript reflecting completion of the required college hours is in your Personnel File in Human Resources/Munis.

Requirements for Successful Completion of the Program:

• Leadership U is a 10-month program that will require commitment from participants beyond regular job responsibilities. Candidates must commit to the following:
• Full attendance at orientation (Tentatively scheduled for April 24, 2025)
• Maintaining a minimum level of 80% attendance in the total program
• Maintaining a proficient level of performance at your current job with the City of Tulsa
• Full support of the participant’s Supervisor

Meet the 2023 Leadership U Class 7!

Jake Brown — Information Technology
Doug Carner — Fire
Tonya Cromwell — Human Resources
Kycia Davison — Customer Care
Dwayne Dixon — Water and Sewer
Shawn Glen — Water and Sewer
Darin Glodo — Police
Billy Hursh — Police
Christopher Kovac — Water and Sewer
Julie Lynn — Fire
Tina McIntosh — Human Resources
Molly Parkhurst — Water and Sewer
Thomas Prag — Water/Sewer
Alisha Rider — Human Resources
Paul Stratton — Parks
Jesus Villarreal — Police
Brett Wallgren — Public Works
Catherine Youngman — Water and Sewer

Starting October 2023 the class will start on a year-long journey to take an in-depth look at City operations, gain new skills, and network with other employees across departments.