Salary:$62,769 - $75,832 AnnuallyWork Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
Hours may vary due to work assignments, or projects.Work Location:City Hall, 101 East 11th StreetFLSA Status:This is anAppointed, Exemptposition.Department: Executive BranchCLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:
This position manages a portfolio of projects and initiatives, strategically engaging with all city departments to address strategic and tactical issues that prevent operational success and/or the ability to achieve strategic goals and meet the needs of the citizens of Chattanooga. Coordinates assigned activities with City departments, outside agencies, the general public, and City Council.SERIES LEVEL:This is a stand-alone position.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities.Provides information, reports and assistance to internal and external customers.Prepares and delivers presentations on a variety of topics to City Departments, City Council and the general public.Interprets rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Project planning and development by conducting research, preparing project charter/scope and developing budgets.Leads major projects and initiatives from conceptual design to implementation, meeting the project goals within budget and time constraintsDraws from their expertise to evaluate processes and identify ways to streamline and reengineer processes as well as see opportunities to automate processes or incorporate AIIncorporates change management principles in projects to ensure control and adoption post implementationIndirectly oversees project team members (not direct reports) to ensure the work assignments of the individual and the team are done timely and satisfactorilyPrioritizes work, balancing multiple projects simultaneously, and ensuring all stakeholders are regularly informed of project statusDevelops RFPs/RFQs, develops consultant evaluation criteria and bidding procedures, verifies contract expenditures and compliance.Researches and drafts technical reports, project plans, studies, memorandum, press releases, meeting minutes and project status reports.Works with local, state and federal program areas, non-profits, and other entities as needed relating to various departments as assigned.Facilitate project team meetings, public hearings and meetings for the community at-large, advisory boards and city council.Continues learning through training, seminars, journals, and other means to stay fresh on new technology and trends relevant to the work.Must meet regular attendance requirements.Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.Performs other duties as assigned.[]{style="margin: 0p"}