Project Coordinator (Public Works)

BOCC Career Site • Tampa, FL

16h • $51,314 - $70,574

About The Position

Performs administrative and operational duties associated with coordinating assigned projects and related activities within a department.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.
• Knowledge of the processes, activities, requirements and objectives of the functional area to which assigned.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and solve problems involving several variables or unique situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with others within and outside own organization.
• Ability to manage the details of projects, track activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to collect, organize and analyze data and make logical decisions.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year degree granting college or university; AND
• One year of experience managing projects, programs or activities; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
• 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)
• 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)

Responsibilities

• Performs project management work by coordinating small to moderate projects or elements of larger complex projects.
• Directs and coordinates activities concerned with the implementation and completion of assigned projects.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of contract drafts, requests for proposal, and other related documents for review.
• Manages project operations to ensure adherence to project plans and schedules.
• Identifies, tracks, monitors and communicates project-related tasks, issues, scope changes, variances and contingencies that may arise during the project.
• Monitors project budget, monitors status of allocated funds and controls expenses.
• Prepares reports and maintains project documentation.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan
• Health Plans
• Health Savings Account
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cafeteria Benefit
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees