Planning Project Manager - Out of School Time (HHS Employees Only)

Travis County • Austin, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Human Services Research & Planning Division is seeking a Planning Project Manager to serve in a leadership role on the Raising Travis County (RTC) team. The Planning Project Manager performs highly advanced planning and manages multiple high-level projects for out-of-school time services. This work includes leading planning and facilitation processes, out-of-school time investment planning, contract oversight and reporting, and benchmarking RTC processes with national best practices. In collaboration with the Planning Manager, the Planning Project Manager leads and coordinates the Raising Travis County investments system including programmatic contract management and procurement. The Planning Project Manager also manages complex projects for the Division. This position involves directing the work of other RTC staff including project supervision and providing peer training, guidance, and feedback. This position may organize and lead citizen work groups, facilitate public engagement, and serve as county spokesperson for project planning area of expertise. This position is open to Travis County Health and Human Services - Research and Planning Division Employees Only.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health, or a directly related field AND five (5) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience.
• Two years demonstrated experience in project management; OR, Master's degree in Social Work, Planning, Public Policy, Public Administration, Government, Criminal Justice, Sociology or other Social Sciences, Public Health, or a directly related field AND three (3) years increasingly responsible Senior Planner experience.
• Two years demonstrated experience in project management.
• Any combination of education and experience that has been achieved and is equivalent to the stated education and experience and required knowledge, skills, and abilities sufficient to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Knowledge of Public Administration and County governmental agencies, purchasing policies and practices.
• Knowledge of Human services systems and programs
• Knowledge of Governmental agencies and relevant policies (local, state, and federal)
• Knowledge of Principles of community planning
• Knowledge of Legislative process.
• Knowledge of Issues pertaining to out-of-school time.
• Knowledge of Project management methodologies, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Population characteristics and community conditions pertaining to health and human services.
• Knowledge of Grammar, punctuation, and writing style for reports and professional communications.
• Knowledge of Computer applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, statistical analysis, presentations, job-specific analysis, desktop publishing, and related software applications.
• Skill in Developing short-range and long-range plans.
• Skill in Program planning, developing and implementing.
• Skill in Data analysis and policy research/analysis.
• Skill in Setting up systems for conducting analysis and compiling for reports.
• Skill in Writing reports, briefs, and other documents.
• Skill in Planning and facilitating meetings and groups.
• Skill in Effective written, verbal, and visual communication of complex information for high-level decision-making and public presentations.
• Skill in Leadership, collaboration, and negotiation techniques.
• Skill in Identifying stakeholder interests, engaging in dialogue, and managing expectations.
• Skill in Managing projects including defining scopes of work and developing schedules, work methods, and processes for completing work, monitoring progress, and controlling quality of work.
• Skill in Coordinating the work of others.
• Skill in Effective use of finite resources.
• Ability to Develop plans, programs, and processes to improve existing County Services or new County services.
• Ability to Apply knowledge to data, policy, and process analysis.
• Ability to Reach sound conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to Manage complex projects to successful conclusion.
• Ability to Reason, think critically, convey complex information, and rationally influence high level decision-making.
• Ability to Manage time well, perform multiple tasks, and organize diverse activities.
• Ability to Interpret planning and program objectives to groups and public.
• Ability to Bring together several viewpoints into a balanced position.
• Ability to Maintain appropriate records.
• Ability to Compile data and write clear and comprehensive reports.
• Ability to Establish and maintain effective working relationships with departmental clientele, representatives of outside agencies, other County employees and officials, and the general public.
• Ability to Balance multiple roles across different functions and settings.
• Ability to Provide training, guidance and feedback to team members.
• Ability to Receive guidance from, and work collaboratively with, division leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with social services/health and human services (may include work, volunteer, and/or life experience)
• Experience with project management and oversight
• Experience with strategic and implementation planning
• Experience in social services procurement and/or contract management

Responsibilities

• Coordinating, designing, and managing complex projects and programmatic initiatives for the Department and/or County in alignment with Department and County goals and in collaboration with other County Departments, partner agencies, service providers, community collaborations, and community representatives.
• Serving as project manager overseeing major long-term implementation planning and development of policies and procedures for out of school time services.
• Leading staff in scoping work, defining deliverables, identifying tasks, developing work methods, identifying resource needs, and monitoring progress for out of school time services.
• Leading procurement processes and programmatic contract management for out of school time services
• Participating in or managing highly advanced and complex projects and programs for out of school time services.
• Formulating policies in area of expertise for investing public dollars and advises senior management and elected officials on strategic initiatives for addressing growth-related challenges.
• Completing comprehensive plans that establish policy for investing public dollars in health and human services programs
• Writing reports and other documents
• Presenting before peers, partners, advisory councils, the public, and/or elected officials
• Leading and participating in collaborative group processes
• Leading or supporting community and task groups including the development of community plans
• Facilitating meetings and groups
• Conducting primary and secondary research
• Programmatic and performance oversight of RTC investments
• Coordinating public performance reporting for RTC investments
• Investment planning: community assessment
• Investment planning: scoping, planning, and implementing competitive processes for RTC investments
• Representing the County and Department in a range of settings
• Working in partnership with community representatives or groups, departments, and outside agencies
• Using computer applications and management information systems
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Criminal, Driving, Education, and Employment Background Checks Required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior