CPRS Job Listing

We are looking for someone to

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and monitor City and department programs and projects, and activities.
• Research and analyze complex administrative and operational issues and problems.  Prepare reports and correspondence. Prepare staff reports for the Redding City Council, and other applicable agencies.
• Coordinate activities and projects with other City departments and the public.  Assist departments and divisions with project planning and resource allocation issues as appropriate.
• Work with the department director and other members of the City’s senior management team developing long-range plans and strategies on assignments, special projects and programs as appropriate.  
• Serve as a liaison to committees, boards, community groups, developers, non-profit organizations, other governmental agencies, and related groups.
• Develop and evaluate complex requests for proposals (RFPs).  Negotiate and manage contracts for professional and positive outcomes
• Represent the City of Redding at public meetings.   Prepare and make public presentations.
• Work with the Director and other staff members on developing long-range plans and strategies relative to department and city programs and projects.
• Develop annual and/or bi-annual budgets and work plans.   Monitor expenditures and revenues.   Assist with cash flow projections, and debt management strategies.
• Oversee and monitor federal, state and local grant programs.
• Prepare and present periodic program and project status reports and updated work plans.

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Qualifications we're looking for

• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management, public or business administration.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of city ordinances, regulations, and requirements.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and administration.
• Knowledge of research and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant programs.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and time constraints.
• Ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders, neighborhood groups, non-profit organizations, and other community stakeholders.
• Ability to achieve high quality results.
• Ability to implement and administer programs and projects.
• Ability to collect, organize, and analyze data; and, make public presentations.

Education, Experience and Special Requirements:

• Typical education would include a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, university, or equivalent with major course work in Public Administration, Business Administration, Economics, Urban Planning, or a related field.  
• A Project Management degree or certification is desirable, but not required.  A graduate degree is desirable.
• Typical experience would include one to three years of progressively responsible and relevant professional experience in project management or a related field.  
• A graduate degree may be substituted for one year of professional experience.
• Possession of the appropriate California driver's license, or the ability to acquire one within ten days of appointment.

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