Special Project Manager, Operations Officer II (NCS), Implementation & Innovation Department of Housing & Community Development

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

Salary Range:

$74803.00 - $97243.00 Annually

Starting Pay:

$74803.00 Annually

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Job Summary:

The Special Project manager will manage and oversee projects initiated in the department of housing & community developments office of implementation & innovation related to the agencies vacant reduction strategy and reframe Baltimore performs professional work in managing an administrative programmatic or technical operation for an agency. may involve leading operations officer within the implementation and innovation team but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. This position will involve managing several specialized projects in collaboration with various divisions within the agency and the mayors office. work may require incumbent to manage agency operations requiring integration of basic processes; or assisting a higher-level manager in the administration of a moderately complex operation. Incumbents typically function as managers of small programs or coordinators of small administrative service operations. Initiative and independent judgment are exercised within a framework of standardized practices and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Lead the creation of innovative strategies to improve process management related to Reframe Baltimore.
• Lead the implementation of process management strategies related to Reframe Baltimore.
• Manage cross agency coordination of strategies related to Reframe Baltimore.
• Lead the creation planning and implementation of standard operating procedures policies and legislation related to Reframe Baltimore.
• Manage Board of Estimates process to bring on consultants and manage consultant contracts related to Reframe Baltimore.
• Work with DHCD operations leadership to create process maps and assist in process improvement related to ReFrame Baltimore.
• Plans and coordinates the administrative activities of a department or program in such areas as budget preparation fiscal and expenditure control purchasing human resources administration legislative analysis economic development public policy community relations or organizational analysis
• Reviews interprets and recommends new revised or amended departmental policies practices and procedures to ensure program efficiency and compliance with City State and Federal laws and regulations
• Develops long and short-term goals for a department or program to meet objectives
• Develops revises and implements policies and procedures
• Monitors program activities to ensure compliance with Federal State and City affirmative action requirements
• Evaluates programs policies and operational procedures to ensure compliance with established federal state municipal and departmental policies goals and objectives
• Manages projects by creating and executing plans of action and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively
• Oversees staff development and directs the implementation of new methods and procedures in the department
• Plans coordinates and evaluates the work of subordinate personnel
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

Experience: Have four years of experience in administrative technical or professional work.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration including the process of planning organizing staffing directing and controlling.
• Knowledge of methods and procedures for the collection or organization interpretation and presentation of information.
• Knowledge of management practices and methods.
• Ability to adapt and apply the concepts and techniques of administrative analysis to work assignments.
• Ability to identify problem areas and recommend appropriate solutions based on logical consideration of alternatives.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws rules regulations standards and procedures.
• Ability to prepare and present reports or recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Ability to compile data.
• Ability to coordinate the activities of an organizational unit.
• Ability to plan organize and direct the work of others.
• Ability to research and write complex narrative and statistical reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials community and business groups to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

Background Check

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

Probation

All persons including current City employees selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month probation.

Financial Disclosure

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7 7-8 and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.The initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital status military service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

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