EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Lead the planning and implementation of projects; develop master project plans; facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables; define project tasks and resource requirements; plan and schedule project timelines; identify project risks and develop contingency plans; assemble and coordinate project staff; manage project budgets; communicate with stakeholders; create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
- Manage and coordinate work among project team members; establish, maintain, and manage relationships with third parties/vendors; consult with clients, staff, and stakeholders to resolve issues; organize, facilitate, and participate in meetings of stakeholder groups to identify needs and build consensus and collaboration; assist in clarifying expected outcomes and managing expectations; provide direction and support to project team.
- Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications; recommend and implement policies and procedures; assist in the development and administration of the budget; participate in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; prepare various reports on operations and activities.
- Monitor, review and analyze project progress against project plan; implement and manage project changes and update plans; prepare and present status reports defining progress, problems, and solutions.
- Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; provide expert guidance to other departments, the general public and/or outside agencies; act as representative on committees, interagency task forces, special projects, and other community outreach activities as assigned.
- Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance; conduct analysis on best practices and trends, and formulate and implement recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:
Project Manager Represented
- Advanced level
- Professional
- Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
- Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
- Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
- Receive general supervision from manager.
- Receive direction from manager or staff.
- Exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.
Project Manager Represented
Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).
Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.