Project Manager, Operations Manager III (NCS) - Mayor's Office of Recovery Programs

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION
 

Salary Range:

$111,478.00 - $183,868.00 ANNUALLY
 

Starting Pay: $147,673.00 ANNUALLY

Get to Know Us   
Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Job Summary    
The Mayor’s Office of Recovery Programs oversees programs authorized through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the Opioid Restitution Fund (ORF), as well as other legislation. Project Managers will report to the Chief Recovery Officer and will be principally focused overseeing and providing technical assistance to projects related to the ORF as well as other legislation to ensure they are completed on-time and within budget.

Essential Functions

• Staff workgroups with agency leaders to coordinate sources of funding and funding strategies
• Serve as primary liaison to agency heads, agency-level project managers, and community-based organizations with funded projects
• Communicate with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives
• Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems
• Discuss business strategies, practices, or policies with managers and senior leaders
• Develop or update project plans including information such as objectives, technologies, schedules, budgets, and staffing
• Monitor costs incurred by project staff to identify budget issues
• Monitor project milestones and deliverables
• Conduct regular risk management to minimize project risks
• Produce and distribute project documents and status reports regularly and as needed
• Propose, review, or approve modifications to project plans
• Identify delays that require follow-up or investigation
• Facilitate project meetings
• Conduct periodic internal reviews to ensure that relevant procedures are followed
• Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring of projects
• Coordinate resource procurement activities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree in public policy, Public Administration, Business or a related field is preferred.

AND

Experience: Have at least 5 years of related professional experience. Two (2) years of project management experience recommended. PMP certification is a plus. Additional related experience may substitute for required education
 

OR
Equivalency Notes: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT
Licenses, Registrations, and Certificates: Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and be eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit. PROVISIONAL DRIVER’S LICENSES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. 
NOTE: YOU MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF YOUR VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH THE APPLICATION AT THE TIME OF APPLYING. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   

• Highly attentive to detail
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments simultaneously
• Knowledge of construction project management and contract administration
• Ability to utilize the computer and business software packages to analyze workflow reports and to prepare technical correspondence

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 screening, and must be successfully completed.

Probation    
All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-MONTH mandatory 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.

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 accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.

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