What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager position at City of Edinburg?
Project Manager
City of Edinburg Economic Development Corporation in Edinburg, TX is actively seeking a dedicated Project Manager to perform economic development, coordination and implementation of the City's Economic Development Department projects and programs. Are you seeking engaging work ? Do you wish to advance your career in economic development? Does working for a rapidly growing city sound appealing to you? If so, please continue reading!
The Project Manager position will earn a salary based on qualifications. We provide great benefits and perks , including paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), life & ADD insurance, a retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a city match of 2 to 1, 100%-paid medical and 100%-paid dental with optional dependent coverage, workers compensation, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) . Additionally, we offer our employees an employee assistance program (EAP), a healthy lifestyle program, and access to Active Edinburg fitness centers . If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply to join our team today !
ABOUT CITY OF EDINBURG
Edinburg is the fastest growing city in the Rio Grande Valley, with a 23% growth rate since 2010, and is among the top five fastest-growing cities in the state. It has been recognized as an all-American city three times by the National Civic League, placing it among a handful of outstanding communities in the nation. Our wonderful city has exceptional entertainment, arts & culture, recreation, and education, which makes it a great place to work.
Our employees share our dedication to the city, which is why we like to show them our appreciation for their commitment. We do this by providing competitive compensation , exceptional PTO opportunities , and other great benefits to help them lead healthy, productive lives . We care about people, and that includes both our residents and employees!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PROJECT MANAGER
As a Project Manager, you spend your day supervising, training and evaluating staff, determine work procedures and project schedules and ensure conformance to policies, procedures and regulations. Your work typically is responsible for managing local commercial and / or industrial businesses through targeted marketing. Your job is essential to the city, and you provide technical assistance and customer service to prospective business partners. You are constantly on your toes and ready for any new and unexpected challenges that may arise in the city. This can include assisting in activities, events, and prepare solicitation letters to local and national business. You recommend and implement economic development programs from researching other local, state and federal economic development programs. You also assist in research, development, and distribute economic development data and reports. You enjoy being helpful and have no problem providing assistance and support to other divisions within the department as needed. The city needs someone like you with skills in economic development and you finding genuine enjoyment in what you do!
QUALIFICATIONS FOR A PROJECT MANAGER
- Bachelor's Degree in related field
- Requires three (3) years with experience in economic development or a closely related field.
Preferred five (5) or more years with experience in a related field.
Are you someone who prefers analytical work? Do you have excellent oral and written communication skills? Are you attentive to detail? Do you enjoy working as part of a team? Is dependability one of your strengths? If yes, you might just be perfect for this Project Manager job!
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you have the right skills in business and customer service, as well as general office equipment and computers to succeed as our Project Manager, apply now using our mobile-friendly application.
Location : 78541
Applicants will be subject to a complete background investigation. Incomplete, inaccurate and / or failure to report information will cause the applicant rejection from consideration.
Applicants must also take and pass a pre-employment drug test administered by the City of Edinburg at the City's expense.
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