Position Summary
The City of Port St. Lucie is an equal opportunity employer.
This position requires the applicant to successfully pass a drug screening.
The starting salary range for this position is $99,301.28 - $114,196.47, depending on qualifications
Under the general supervision of the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation, this is a highly responsible professional and managerial position with work involving strategic planning, data analysis, performance management, government relations, grant strategy, innovation, special projects, and other department initiatives. Facilitates the development of public trust and confidence in the City.
This position is an Essential classification and will require you to report to duty before, during and immediately after a civil emergency.
Essential Duties
The following duties are illustrative for this position. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.
- Keeps the mission, vision and values of the City of Port St. Lucie at the forefront of decision making and action, builds strategic and collaborative relationships and interacts with others in a way that builds confidence and trust, provides excellent customer service by taking action to accomplish objectives, maintains high levels of work and productivity by generating innovative solutions to work situations.
- Development of interdepartmental reporting systems and workflows with city departments as it pertains to the strategic planning system, performance management system and grants and advocacy efforts.
- Acts as the liaison to all project partners ensuring project resources, schedules, and timelines are met.
- Performs research/data analysis and formulates written progress reports for the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation.
- Assists the Deputy City Manager for Strategic Initiatives & Innovation with complex and advanced project management and strategy development, including related to the City’s Strategic Plan, grants and advocacy strategy and innovation projects.
- Assists the Deputy City Manager with the City’s grants and advocacy strategy and State and Federal Legislative Program.
- Travels to Tallahassee, Florida and Washington, D.C. to support representation of the city’s interests as needed.
- Assists in the implementation of best practices in citywide innovation and performance management.
- Works with City departments on formulating concept papers to pitch to state and federal funding agencies and philanthropic organizations.
- Generates and reviews reports and surveys for accuracy.
- Provides the Director and Senior leadership relevant and timely updates and presentations as required.
- Composes and types a variety of documents including correspondence, reports, technical specifications, agendas, contract documents, memoranda, lists, schedules, manuals, booklets, and other written materials including PowerPoint presentations.
- Make presentations before City Council, the City Manager, other Departments, and the public as required.
- Responsible for conducting research and preparing written summaries as requested.
- Other duties may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education, Training, And Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree is required, preferred majors include Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science or a related field. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree highly preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management, public affairs, policy development, senior public administration or a related field is required. Possession of valid Florida driver’s license and maintenance of clean driving record required.
A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government organizations and the state and federal legislative process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the structure and function of various City departments.
- Knowledge of the principles of grant writing and availability of grants.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of lobbying and the interrelationships between governmental entities.
- Considerable knowledge of federal, state, and local programs, laws, and regulatory requirements.
- Ability to plan, implement, and coordinate technical and administrative programs.
- Ability to effectively communicate the City’s interests before elected and appointed officials.
- Ability to conduct research and prepare written reports and bill analyses.
- Ability to make effective public presentations.
- Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
- Must possess good research, analytical, writing, and oral communication skills.
- Strong writing skills and knowledge of business English, spelling and punctuation to prepare grant documents, compose letters, etc. required.
- Advanced knowledge of computer applications including, but not limited to, Outlook, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or other related system software.
- Knowledge of modern record-keeping and recording methods.
- Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the Department and City's policies, procedures, and practices.
- Knowledge of municipal government organization and services provided.
- Skilled in customer service and interpersonal communication.
- Skill in taking notes.
- Ability to access, input and retrieve information from a computer.
- Ability to organize, file and retrieve volumes of written materials.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups, work with data of varied types and/or purposes.
- Ability to solve problems, adapt to changing work priorities, meet deadlines and schedules, work independently under time constraints, work with detailed information/data, organize and communicate information and concepts.
- Ability to manage a wide range of tasks simultaneously.
- Adapt an attitude of teamwork, collaboration, and adaptability.
- Ability to focus on the positive in every situation.
- Ability to stay centered when challenged.
- Ability to model respect for individuals, teams, and the organization.
- Ability to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the department and public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Ability to follow through with assigned tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions that may be adverse and extreme (heat, humidity, cold, rain, etc.).
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
12 paid holidays per year
Vacation Leave
1-3 years- 10 days
4-9 years- 15 days
10-19 years- 20 days
20+ years- 25 days
PT employees accrue depending on hours worked
Personal Days
2 days for non-exempt employees per year
3 days for exempt employees per year
Sick Time
FT employees accrue 8 hours per month
PT employees accrue 4 hours per month
Retirement Plan
The City contributes an amount equal to 11.4% of an eligible employee's biweekly earnings into a 401(a) Defined Contribution Plan. Employee contributes 1%.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan and Roth IRA
$50,000 Basic Term Life Insurance
$50,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
Optional Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Wellness Program
Health Reimbursement Account
Employee Assistance Plan
Supplemental Life
Legal insurance
The of City Port St. Lucie provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. For additional details on benefits offer by the City of Port St. Lucie, see the link below.
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Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent GED? A high school diploma or GED must be presented at time of employment.
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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or higher? Preferred majors include Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Relations, Political Science or a related field.
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Do you have a valid Florida driver's license?
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Do you have at least five (5) years of experience in project management, public affairs, policy development, senior public administration, or a related field?
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Please explain your experience as it relates to this position.
