Special Projects Coordinator
About The Position
Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida, the City is 30 minutes south of the Georgia state line and one hour north of the Gulf of Mexico. The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City's mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. The City of Tallahassee's workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area. This is responsible professional and technical work administering special projects, contract programs, grants, and other major initiatives related to core business practices in a specific department. The work includes research, development, planning, execution and administrative oversight for programs, functions and procedures, depending upon the department to which the position is assigned. Work is performed with considerable independence under the general supervision of a team leader or division head and is reviewed through conferences, observation, analysis of reports and results obtained. The Special Projects Coordinator is responsible for: Coordinating all tasks associated with the analysis, evaluation, and oversight of major departmental recycling program initiatives; Conducting conferences with project managers and special team members and may conduct on-site inspections; Administering city-wide programs, such as Cash for Trash; Addressing customer concerns; and Performing related work as required.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, urban planning or a degree accepted in the field in which the vacancy exists and four years of technical, staff or administrative experience related to the core business practices in the department in which the vacancy exists; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Must possess a valid Class E State driver's license at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating all tasks associated with the analysis, evaluation, and oversight of major departmental recycling program initiatives
- Conducting conferences with project managers and special team members and may conduct on-site inspections
- Administering city-wide programs, such as Cash for Trash
- Addressing customer concerns
- Performing related work as required
Benefits
- Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leave
- Defined benefit pension and defined contribution plans
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and long-term disability insurance
- Pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
