Special Projects Director - Project

• Manage and monitor project plans, assess procedures, and provide post-implementation support
• Identify and mitigate project risks and propose operational recommendations within the project scope
• Manage and oversee budgets, resources, procurement, and vendors
• Deliver clear and concise executive-level presentations, status reports, and project post-mortems
• Work cross-functionally with subject matter experts and department stakeholders

• Understanding of government fiscal and budgeting processes
• Thorough understanding of health-related local, state, and federal mandates and the state requirements to implement these mandates and initiatives
• Experience with project management software (e.g., Quickbase)
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence and comfort with presenting and speaking publicly
• Excellent analytical, process management, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task, pivot between tasks and manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders to ensure commitment to projects
• Formal project management training and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and/or similar certification, preferred but not required

• Excellence - Strive to create a culture of learning, innovation, and data-driven practices to guide internal operations, improve performance, and build staff expertise
• Collaboration - Engage and work collaboratively with partners, communities, and staff to maximize its impact across the County
• Equity - Work to reduce disparities and ensure fairness, compassion, and social justice

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience, which would likely provide for possession of stated knowledge and abilities. Normally, significant coursework in project management, management information systems, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field; and five years of experience managing large, complex projects, A Bachelor's degree in one of the stated areas and experience in a government setting is desirable.

Special Requirement: Depending upon the project scope experience related to the special project may be desirable.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Thorough knowledge of: Principles and best practices of project management including project development, change management, risk management, organizational communications, implementation, business process re-engineering, and quality assurance; techniques and tools of project management; principles and practices of team leadership, personnel management and supervision; requirements and methods of procurement, contract negotiation, contract preparation and oversight; budgeting principles and procedures.

Considerable knowledge of: business systems and technologies; principles, methods and techniques of analysis, planning and design; methods to analyze and recommend business solutions to meet needs and requirements; training methodologies and training program development.

Ability to: Plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and manage complex projects; analyze and evaluate information, problems, and situations and develop an effective course of action; plan, delegate, and evaluate project staff; review and evaluate project deliverables; manage and evaluate consultant and/or contractor performance; coordinate project activities with county management, elected officials, consultants and vendors; develop and evaluate project plans, identify and obtain resources necessary to meet timelines; implement new business processes and training programs; prepare and present clear, concise and accurate oral and written reports; communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

How To Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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