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Assistant Project Coordinator - Community: $66,132 - $93,048
Associate Project Coordinator - Community: $82,788 - $116,484
* Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor City and department programs and projects, and activities.
* Research and analyze complex administrative and operational issues and problems. Prepare reports and correspondence. Prepare staff reports for the Redding City Council, and other applicable agencies.
* Coordinate activities and projects with other City departments and the public. Assist departments and divisions with project planning and resource allocation issues as appropriate.
* Work with the department director and other members of the City's senior management team developing long-range plans and strategies on assignments, special projects and programs as appropriate.
* Serve as a liaison to committees, boards, community groups, developers, non-profit organizations, other governmental agencies, and related groups.
* Develop and evaluate complex requests for proposals (RFPs). Negotiate and manage contracts for professional and positive outcomes
* Represent the City of Redding at public meetings. Prepare and make public presentations.
* Work with the Director and other staff members on developing long-range plans and strategies relative to department and city programs and projects.
* Develop annual and/or bi-annual budgets and work plans. Monitor expenditures and revenues. Assist with cash flow projections, and debt management strategies.
* Oversee and monitor federal, state and local grant programs.
* Prepare and present periodic program and project status reports and updated work plans.
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* Knowledge of principles and practices of project management, public or business administration.
* Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
* Knowledge of city ordinances, regulations, and requirements.
* Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
* Knowledge of research and analytical techniques.
* Knowledge of federal and state grant programs.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints.
* Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, neighborhood groups, non-profit organizations, and other community stakeholders.
* Ability to achieve high quality results.
* Ability to implement and administer programs and projects.
* Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; and, make public presentations.
Education, Experience and Special Requirements:
* Typical education would include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field.
* A Project Management degree or certification is desirable, but not required. A graduate degree is desirable.
* Typical experience would include one to three years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in project management or a related field.
* A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
* Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.
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Examination Process: An oral examination and practical exercise will be administered. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Selection Process: Final appointment is contingent upon:
* Positive past employment references
* Review of a driver history record
* Passing a city paid fingerprint criminal conviction check (applicants 18 and older)
* Passing of a pre-employment medical exam and drug and alcohol screening test
Veteran's Credit: Applicants who attach a copy of the DD-214 to their application indicating "Honorable Discharge" from military service and receive a passing score on the examination process will have two (2) additional points added to their final examination score.
The City of Redding adheres to Cal/OSHA COVID-19 requirements.
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