The Senior Project Manager at the City of Minneapolis manages large complex projects from initiation to completion handling all administrative matters and facilitating communications with all parties, including elected officials.
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Job Duties and Responsibilities
Act as project and compliance manager for the Department of Civil Rights by developing procedures and compliance plans to assess adherence to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights Settlement Agreement and any future mandated reforms.
Manage professional contracts including, overseeing the preparation of the request for proposals, assisting in negotiating and preparing the final contract and any amendments (with assistance of staff attorney(s)), and reviewing all invoices prior to payment.
Oversee Settlement Agreement and Consent Decree compliance.
Prepare status reports and presentations for approval and monitor it to ensure compliance.
Provide Department representation in the design and deployment of new Records Management System
Serve as Department representative at both internal and external meetings to provide Division-specific updates, information and statistics.
Monitor against project contingency, reviewing, and approving all changes in collaboration with Division heads
Ensure appropriate input from various authority positions.
Oversee portions of the construction activities including, reviewing and approving change and adjustments orders and approval of all payments.
Serve as a point of contact for Department and Divisions.
Oversee and ensure that appropriate Committee in the City Council and at other decision-making boards receive all materials in timely manner and that required project approvals are secured.
Coordinate the Risk Management activities for the project.
Oversee the civil rights staff on the project.
Working Conditions: Normal office setting.
Required Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree or equivalent.
Minimum Experience:
Six years experience performing duties closely related to those described above.
Licenses/Certifications:
N/A
Selection Process
The selection process will consist of one or more of the following steps: a rating of relevant education and experience and/or an oral examination (100%). It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will be used to determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Only those candidates who attain a passing score (70%) on each step in the selection process will be placed on the eligible list. The City of Minneapolis Human Resources Department reserves the right to limit the number in any phase of the selection process.
Background Check
The City has determined that a thorough Police Department background check / investigation, criminal background check, and/or qualifications check may be necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. Note: this process could take up to 3 months to process.
Union Representation
This position is non-represented (CNR).
Eligible List Statement
The names of applicants who meet minimum qualification and who pass the screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for employment consideration. This list will be certified to the hiring manager who may use the list to fill a vacancy of the same job title. This eligible list will expire two months after it has been established.
Interview Selection
The hiring authority reserves the right to determine the maximum number of candidates to interview from the established eligible list. If the hiring authority decides to interview other than by exam score order, they may select additional people to interview based on a candidate’s education or experience related to the field, work history, or skills uniquely related to the operational needs of the position.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of civil rights and police reform and of acceptable standards and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of the planning and risk assessment for reform initiatives.
Good knowledge of industry and City of Minneapolis standards.
Good knowledge of modern office functioning and management.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
As the largest and most vibrant city in the state, Minneapolis depends on purposeful, dedicated and innovative employees. Minneapolis has a large variety of careers for people of all experiences and backgrounds who come together for a singular purpose—serving the residents, businesses and visitors of Minneapolis.
The City of Minneapolis is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.