What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Innovation Consultant position at City of Tallahassee?
The City of Tallahassee is seeking an innovative, organized consultant to provide strategic support to leadership in enhancing the quality and efficiency of City operations and services. If you're a curious person who views challenges as new opportunities, our Strategic Innovation Consultant role may be the perfect opportunity for you.
In this role, the consultant will work on a small team that implements and manages the City’s Strategic Plan. Additionally, members of the team also work with executive leadership and department directors to improve business processes and analyze policy. This highly competitive position is designed to develop future leaders in the City organization. Apply today to be the City's next Strategic Innovation Consultant.
Experience Level: 1 Years
If you have 3 years of experience, you may be eligible for our Senior Strategic Innovation Consultant role.
Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
Responsibilities
This role is responsible for advancement of strategic development, management, organizational performance and innovation of operations for City of Tallahassee departments. The consultant will work as a member of a project team on assignments involving strategy, organization, process and performance activities dedicated to quality and innovation of City operations and services. The team is a resource for the City Manager and Executive Team to aid in enabling strategic capacity essential for high performance. Read the full job description at https://www.talgov.com/employment/hr-job-descriptions (search strategic innovation).
Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in public or business administration, or a related field
- One year of professional experience in strategy development, performance innovation and implementation, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- A master’s degree may substitute for one year or required experience.
Apply by April 25, 2025
About the City of Tallahassee
City employees pride themselves on providing exceptional service and doing great things to cultivate a strong, vibrant community. Our mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service. Learn more about a career with us at Talgov.com/Jobs.
Our Values
- Honor public trust through ethical behavior
- Provide exceptional citizen service
- Lead with integrity at every level
- Collaborate to reach common goals
- Invest in employee excellence
- Promote equity and celebrate diversity
Examples of our excellent benefits include:
· Pension – Defined Benefit Plan (annual pension = average of last five years’ salary x 2.25% x number of years worked)
· 401-K Retirement Plan with 5% Employer Contribution and 50% Employer Match of Balance at Retirement
· Excellent Health Care Coverage
· 11 Paid Holidays
· 18 Days Personal Leave (increases with tenure to 27 days annually)
· 6 Months Catastrophic Leave (after two years tenure)
Veteran's Preference
Certain service members, veterans and spouses of service members and veterans will receive preference and priority, and certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. For information on who may be eligible for Veterans' Preference, go to http://floridavets.org/benefits-services/veterans-preference/ or call Human Resources & Workforce Development at (850) 891-8214. IMPORTANT: In order to claim Veterans' Preference, applicants MUST upload a DD-214 (and other documentation, as applicable) with their online application prior to the closing date of the job opening.
Salary : $65,000 - $90,000
