What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Coordinator position at Orange County Government?
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions
Conducts special project assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned division. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Division Director and conducting assignments to enhance and improve division operations. Research, analysis, and evaluation of programs, projects, and operational procedures are performed as part of this classification.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of an assigned Supervisor or Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social Services, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (3) years of experience in social work, business administration, or closely related field. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
May be required to possess a maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must be able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in email applications and other office software.
Preferences
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Word, Excel, Outlook.
Public assistance Grants experience.
Advantage Accounting Software experience.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 01/08/2025
Close Date: 01/22/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $27.91
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.
Job Description
General Functions
Conducts special project assignments and provides administrative support to the assigned division. Responsible for providing administrative support to the Division Director and conducting assignments to enhance and improve division operations. Research, analysis, and evaluation of programs, projects, and operational procedures are performed as part of this classification.
Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of an assigned Supervisor or Manager. Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.
Representative Duties/Assignments
Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.
- Provides comprehensive administrative assistance to the Program Manager, including scheduling, preparing reports, and handling correspondence.
- Coordinates and completes all required paperwork, electronic registration, and submission necessary for proposals and grants within the prescribed deadline.
- Ability to work as a team and independently with contractors and clients.
- Oversees record retention requirements in alignment with local, state, and federal compliance.
- Acquires and maintains up-to-date knowledge of funding from federal, state, and local agencies.
- Serves as the communication point with client program inquiries, new clients, current clients, and former clients to determine their needs and facilitate needed services.
- Track deadlines and deliverables for grant compliance and completion.
- Completes program-related fiscal activities such as purchase requests, payments to contractors and internal fiscal reporting.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Social Services, Business Administration, or a closely related field and two (3) years of experience in social work, business administration, or closely related field. In lieu of the degree requirements, additional relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.
May be required to possess a maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
Must be able to demonstrate intermediate proficiency in email applications and other office software.
Preferences
Proficient in Microsoft Office. Word, Excel, Outlook.
Public assistance Grants experience.
Advantage Accounting Software experience.
Application Deadline
Open Date: 01/08/2025
Close Date: 01/22/2025
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.
Salary Information
Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $27.91
FLSA Status: Exempt
Placement based on Education and Experience
Benefits
- 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
- 18 days paid time off per year.
- Longevity bonus based on years of service.
- 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
- Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
- Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
- Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
- Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Earn service time to forgive student loans.
For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.
Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.
Notes
Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.
Salary : $24 - $28
