Project Manager - Part-Time

Under supervision of a Department Head or designee, oversees assigned projects, coordinates activities, administers programs, and provides administrative support to the department. The current opening is in the Waterfront and Economic Development Department.

Sample duties include but are not limited to:

• Administers and oversees various projects as assigned which may include responsibility for projects involving large expenditures, complex problem solving, technical consultation, contractor oversight, design, planning, field implementation, and report preparation
• Participates in meetings and trainings
• Coordinates staffing and schedules
• Evaluates and maintains files
• Develops various fiscal and periodic report
• Trains employees as needed
• Operates computers, photocopiers, printers, scanners, telephones, FAX machines, cameras and other office equipment
• Delivers outstanding internal and external customer service, communicates effectively orally and in writing with the public and fellow employees
• Solves problems and supports the City's mission, policies, goals, values and objectives
• Exercises initiative, courtesy and independent judgment
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with members of the Department and City staff, other agencies and the public
• Works cooperatively with personnel, co-workers and the management team
• Exercises tact, self-restraint and good judgment
• Takes initiative to achieve positive, timely results for the organization with diplomatic skills and ethical conduct
• Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, and professional attitude and demeanor
• Supports the City's corporate values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics; accountability; teamwork; excellence; and fiscal responsibility
• Maintains confidentiality of personal information and able to follow written and oral instructions
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Knowledge of: Basic information on materials, equipment, regulations, principles, procedures and/or practices necessary to perform the required duties including, but not limited to effective oral and written communication skills; statistical analysis and budgeting techniques; report writing skills; case management, and other clerical skills necessary to perform the essential functions.

Ability to: Meet the medical standards for the classification and the physical employment standards; develop an individual service strategy plan; conduct workshops and communicate effectively both individually and in groups; establish and maintain positive relationships with others including employment service programs, human services agencies, community-based organizations and area resources; analyze complex administrative programs; use personal computer software programs; maintain detailed record systems; prepare and present logical reports.

Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, business, psychology, sociology or a related field and one (1) year of recent experience working in a similar field. Additional occupationally-related experience may be substituted on a one-for-one basis for up to four years of education.

Other: May require possession of a valid California Driver License depending on assignment.

The selection process may include but is not limited to: Application review and evaluation, written examination, performance test and interview. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process. The pre-employment process may include but not be limited to: Reference checks, background investigation, fingerprint-based criminal history check, credit check, degree verification, and post-offer medical examination and drug test. For public safety positions, including positions based in the Police and/or Fire Department(s), the pre-employment process may also include but not be limited to a P.O.S.T. compliant background check, polygraph examination, post-offer medical examination and drug test, and post-offer psychological examination.

Candidates must fill out the employment application and supplemental questions completely and accurately. Required fields and supplemental questions are noted with an asterisk (*). All other fields are optional. Applications including references to "see resume" are considered incomplete and will be disqualified.

The City of Redondo Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodation during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least five (5) business days in advance of the test date.

Qualified Military Veterans are given an additional five points to a passing score for both open-competitive and promotional recruitments. Documentation of such service, such as a veteran identification card or DD214, must be provided along with the application for employment or before the conclusion of the testing process.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.