Job description
Position Title:
Part-Time Special Project Assistant
Job Description:
The incumbent conducts research, collects data, and assists Public Utilities department manage technical support to advance various administrative projects and initiatives. Performs analysis, prepares reports, and develops recommendations. Coordinates and assists with implementing complex, multi-agency, large-scale, and long-term department/division initiatives. Special Projects Assistant is responsible for Building Plan Reviews and compliance with city and department standards.
This position is eligible for flexible working hours and may be eligible for remote work.
Early application submittal is encouraged. The position will remain open until filled and may close anytime without notice.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Conducts research on assigned issues, performs analysis, and assesses legislative, fiscal, and political impacts of public policy issues. Develops models or scenarios to simulate economic, land use or legislative impacts. Articulates and generates decision paths, and prepares formal written findings and recommendation for consideration and action by department/division administration.
- Facilitates meetings with city departments, diverse groups from the community, other governmental agencies, and consultants to obtain further insight and information necessary to negotiate a balanced resolution to issues and achieve established project goals/objectives.
- Explores and develops creative concepts, ideas, plans, or processes to address project issues. Develops project parameters such as: project resources; time frames; funding options and budget requirements; staffing needs; and, methods, procedures and schedules for project implementation. Drives project progress to ensure tasks and applications follow agreed upon decision path and time frames. Keeps current on evolving public policy trends and industry benchmarks.
- Develops and monitors program and special project activities. Provides regular updates and reports to department and division management. May assist with monitoring compliance with contracts.
- May represent the department/division at community meetings, workshops, business, and other government meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Public Administration, Political Science, Business Administration or a closely related field or four (4) years paid professional experience including any combination of research, statistical analysis, project and legislative review, policy development, and related activities. Preference may be given to candidates with public sector experience. Experience and education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Knowledge of effective project management, statistical analysis, and research methods and principles.
- Ability to prepare and present project details using complex spreadsheet analysis, graphic presentations and technical reports to Division Managers, City Council, and general public.
- Knowledge of government operations, processes, and public policy analysis.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups and people, including elected officials, department officials, staff, and community representatives.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with initiative, self-reliance, and dependability.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Light physical effort. Intermittent sitting, standing and walking. Comfortable working conditions.
- Considerable exposure to stress resulting from complex problem solving, stringent project deadlines, and liaison work between City departments, Mayor’s office, politically powerful community groups, and the City Council.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Criminal offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and do not automatically disqualify a candidate from City employment.
POSITION TYPE
Part-Time
POSITION SALARY RANGE
$ 30 - $38.23
DEPARTMENT
Public Utilities
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
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