Special Project Manager

Exempt; full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; full-benefits

This professional position performs complex and varied administrative and analytical tasks to initiate, plan, and implement internal and external projects, programs, and policies. This position will function as the central advisor for project management and resource scheduling of personnel and capital assets to maximize the performance of the organization, including during emergency situations and the execution of initiatives that must be accomplished on an expedited basis. The position will also be tasked with the development of strategies to streamline departmental processes to reduce operating costs and improve asset management within the Division.

NOTE: The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:
Frederick County offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how highly we value our employees. The following is what you can expect in your first year as a full-time benefited Frederick County Government employee.

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays (10 and 11 month employees may not receive all holidays)
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan

NOTE: Benefited employees will accrue service and leave based on the FTE and/or hours worked per calendar year.

For more information, visit ourbenefitspage on the Frederick County Governmentjob opportunities webpage.

• Provide leadership, guidance, and coordination to implement the Division's strategic goals
• Plan and manage the implementation of Division-wide projects, software packages, and other systems
• Administer facility-related projects that arise from unforeseen circumstances or critical events and must be accomplished on an accelerated schedule
• Plan, manage, and execute projects assigned by the Director and Deputy Director; as needed, assist Department Heads in the execution of their projects
• Develop and implement Division specific and Countywide policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Department Heads and Facility/Highway Development Managers to effectively schedule assets and resources to improve the execution of Capital Improvements Program projects, administrative initiatives, and ongoing operations
• Collaborate with staff, IIT, and external vendors to develop, implement, manage, and maintain DPW’s Cartegraph asset management program
• Gather, research and prepare comprehensive reports for the Division and report project data and projection information to Department Heads, the Deputy Director, and Director
• Manage contract negotiations and dispute resolution
• Supervise and provide direction to DPW teams; be a source of guidance, advice and resources for team members
• Collaborate with staff, IIT, and external vendors to develop, implement, manage, and maintain special projects, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure implementation
• Perform the Division's communications and service to citizens, agencies, and the media to reflect the Division's values; facilitate proactive communication with the media and citizens in the community, the press, and on social media
• Interact with the general public to address and resolve, either independently or by referral to another Division, their concerns, complaints, or problems
• Assist in coordinating the Division’s Emergency Management activities
• Assist in the preparation of capital and operating budgets
• Develop, implement and refine project management practices and procedures
• Assist in the preparation of capital and operating budgets through development of fiscal forecasting through Cartegraph and other asset management tools
• Attend and represent Department Heads, the Deputy Director, and Director at meetings and functions as required
• Make presentations to various groups on projects to include public, county, state or related officials
• Perform other related duties as required

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform all essential functions satisfactorily. Any employee's position may not be assigned all functions or equipment listed above, and the examples may not cover all functions or equipment that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their essential functions.

The qualifications/requirements, knowledge/skills/abilities and physical requirements or working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in business administration, project management or related field which must include at least 3 years of project administration work experience

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees in this classification are designated asNon-Essential. An Essential Employee means the employee is considered necessary for the operation of County services. Essential Employees are required to report to work in the event of a weather incident, general emergency, or disasters when County offices are closed. They may be required to work overtime with little or no advance notice and may be required to report to work in emergency situations and/or after hours.

The position may be considered essential personnel during emergencies and may be required to work to support County operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively manage projects, organize work, determine priorities, and complete assigned duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to effectively direct the work of others
• Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of project management, including the planning, developing, and implementation of projects, policies, and financial analyses
• Thorough knowledge of budget development, cost control, and experience in cross-functional project management methods and techniques
• Thorough knowledge of resource management and optimization
• Coordinates with Human Resources to meet the training needs of the Division
• Ability to employ scheduling and project planning software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project) to accomplish administrative objectives
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement strategies, policies, procedures, and standards to effectively organize and manage projects
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, budgets, and contracts
• Ability to analyze project management situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions
• Ability to access and effectively utilize automated financial databases and word processing/spreadsheet software
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with county officials, employees, contractors, and the general public
• Strong and effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including public speaking skills

PREFERENCE MAY BE GIVEN FOR:

• Possession of current PMP certification
• Master’s degree in Project Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field
• Government work experience
• Work experience with asset management software, such as Cartegraph OMS
• Work experience with implementing programs, including electric vehicle charging infrastructure
• Work experience drafting policies and/or procedures
• Work experience in a program management environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORKING CONDITIONS:

• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly sit and walk
• While working in this position, the employee is required to constantly work indoors

• Ability to provide own transportation to sites, as needed
• Available for varied working hours, as needed, to accommodate meetings and special departmental needs

EXAMINATION PROCESS (may include):

1. An evaluation of training and experience
2. One or more interviews