Special Projects Manager

Under administrative direction, is responsible for managing and coordinating complex administrative projects or activities that require a high degree of specialized knowledge. Conducts research, provides data, makes recommendations, and implements solutions to achieve project goals and objectives. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

Work Location
100 W Houston Street San Antonio, TX 78205

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 4:30 PM

• Manages and coordinates projects and activities between various divisions, City departments, public agencies, and/or private sector
  representatives.
• Seeks and evaluates information from a variety of sources; provides specialized reports as requested by management.
• Oversees coordination between divisions/departments throughout duration of projects.
• Prepares and delivers presentations.
• Coordinates and prepares reports and correspondence in response to requests for information from City Manager's Office and Mayor & Council Offices; may also prepare City Council agenda material such as ordinances, council memos, etc.
• Suggests and implements management solutions to address new or ongoing problems within department or division.
• May assist in preparing and monitoring of annual departmental or divisional budget.
• Serves as departmental/divisional representative at conferences and meetings.
• May supervise, train, and evaluate staff, with continuous conversations, listening and communicating through various methods.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. A Master's Degree is highly desirable.
• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in planning, business, finance, or a related field.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and experience in data management and data transformation.
• Advanced knowledge in MS SQL database structure and design, writing complex SQL queries, functions, stored procedures, entity relationship diagrams, and data transformation.
• Experience and knowledge of web/mobile application development and programming languages (JavaScript, .Net, CSS, HTML, R, Python, and other programming languages)
• Strong mindset in process improvement and mapping workflow processes
• Responsible for the production of reports, visualizations, maps, and applications, for internal or external stakeholders. Experience with Power BI is plus.
• Must be able to train/mentor employees and communicate with users at differing experience levels.  Ability to coordinate with cross functional teams to complete projects.
• Familiar with ArcGIS Pro and ESRI products in a multi-user environment; able to edit GIS data in multi-versioning editing environment.
• Assist in developing procedures for the department level GIS applications; Plans and coordinates GIS projects, initiatives and activities to optimize opportunities for data and systems integration; Conducts research; recommends improvements; and assesses outcomes.

• Knowledge of administrative and management practices.
• Knowledge of research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Knowledge of presentation requirements and methods.
• Knowledge of accounting methods, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of public administration practices and local government issues.
• Skill in utilizing a personal computer and associated software programs.
• Ability to operate a computer and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
• Ability to interpret and apply Federal, State and local policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
• Ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management and the general public.
• Ability to perform all the physical requirements of the position, with or without accommodations.
• Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment with occasional exposure to hazardous materials, bodily fluids, infectious diseases and unfavorable fumes, vapors and odors.

Salary : $77,910 - $116,866