This position will be in the Stormwater department and will work 40 hours per week.
This position performs professional work employing considerable project management skills to manage multiple high-priority projects within the Public Works Department. Work may be focused on a specific project phase, or may span all project phases from inception through completion. The position allocated to this class is responsible for the effective planning and management of high-priority projects. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general direction of the Senior Management, or a designee. Supervision may be a function of positions under this classification.
WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Public Works Guild and all other applicants meeting the minimum requirements.
TOTAL COMPENSATION:$94,519 - $131,655 annually. Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.
- Plans and implements multi-faceted projects and programs that typically involve coordination and considerable interaction with County staff, governmental and community agencies, community groups, the general public, etc.
- Follows defined project management methodology to achieve positive results.
- Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
- Writes project specifications.
- Defines project tasks and resource requirements.
- Develops full scale project plans.
- Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project goals.
- Assembles, reviews and maintains all pertinent documentation.
- Estimates and manages project budget and resource allocation.
- Prepares detailed cost estimates as needed.
- Plans and schedules project timelines.
- Tracks project deliverables using appropriate tools.
- Provides direction and support to project team.
- Assists in training others on project management skills.
- Evaluates project for adherence to quality assurance plans.
- Monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
- Identifies, tracks, manages and mitigates risk.
- Escalates issues when necessary to ensure minimal impact to quality, budget, and timeline.
- Maintains project compliance in each aspect of project.
- Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional experience managing public works projects, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- OR any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) is desirable.
- Possession of a valid Washington Driver's License at time of hire and for the duration of employment.
- Knowledge of project management principles and practices.
- Knowledge of standard procedures used in completion of projects, including quality control.
- Knowledge of operations and requirements for the assigned department or area.
- Knowledge of finance and budgeting for purposes of project management.
- Skilled in communicating effectively both orally and in writing, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
- Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
- Skilled in critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and related computer software applications.
- Skilled in applying effective customer service techniques.
- Skilled in interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
- Skilled in planning and organizing.
- Skilled in department or area operating processes, computer applications, operating systems and current technologies.
- Ability to plan, organize, lead and manage complex and multiple projects from start to finish.
- Ability to plan, assign, schedule, direct and evaluate the work of others.
- Ability to research legal documents, codes, and regulations.
- Ability to review and evaluate the work of others and provide advice and assistance on work improvements.
- Ability to write reports and other documents in a clear and concise manner.
- Ability to organize work tasks to complete projects in accordance with established deadlines.
- Ability to use sound judgment and work effectively with only general supervision.
- Ability to deal with the public in a pleasant, courteous, and calm manner and explain technical materials, when necessary, in an understandable manner.
- Ability to work effectively in a highly stressful environment.
