• Job Description

  Req#: 1776

  Job Overview

  Manages projects and assigned staff of varying size, scope and impact from single business units up to multi-component projects with high value and organizational visibility within large divisions and departments.

  Core Competencies

  • Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
  • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
  • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
  • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

  Salary CAD-Classified Professional 7

  Min $66,809.60 annually

  Mid $95,139.20 annually

  Tier 3

  Duties and Responsibilities Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the nature of their assignments, individual employees may perform some or all of the duties described below. Performs project management work by providing project direction, planning and leadership to implement medium to large sized projects. Works with project sponsor and stakeholders to outline project goals, scope, deliverables, resources budget and timing. Works cross-functionally to solve problems and implement changes. Represents the department/division at meetings, functions, and events. Determines funding requirements, prepares project budget documents, monitors allocated funds and controls expenses. Mentors and provides expertise to other project team members. Develops and presents project documentation and reports. Develops and implements recovery plans for off-schedule and unanticipated occurrences. Analyzes data to determine project's effectiveness and implements project/program adjustments. Performs other related duties as required.

  Job Specifications Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management. Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned. Skill in the practical application of project management principles, tools and techniques. Skill in developing tracking systems to monitor work progress. Skill in presenting reports defining project progress, problems and solutions. Ability to direct and manage multiple resources and projects to achieve successful outcomes. Ability to build coalitions among the various stakeholders. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and facilitates the open exchange of ideas and information. Ability to use considerable initiative, think independently, and exercise sound judgment.

  Physical Requirements This job is performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and fax machines. Work Category Sedentary work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

  Minimum Qualifications Required Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university; AND Five years of program/project management experience directly related to the position duties; An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.

  Emergency Management Responsibilities

  In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

  Additional Job Requirements

  A department, depending on the nature of its mission and operations, may require that employees in all or certain positions in this job classification:

  1. Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:

  • Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
  • Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
  • Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
  • Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

  1. Possess the necessary job related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E) or an applicable Commercial Driver License (CDL)

  Career Progression

  Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.

• About the company

  Hillsborough County is a county located in the west central portion of the US state of Florida.

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