Lead Project Manager

Job Posting End Date: April 25, 2024 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $111,113 to $133,307 ($53.42 to $64.09 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 04/25/2024 in order to be considered.

Anoka County Administration serves as the central management office of county government. It is the responsibility of the Administration Department, under the direction of the county administrator, to assure that all County Board policies are implemented and to coordinate overall operations of the county. We are currently seeking a Lead Project Manager to oversee the daily activities associated with Anoka County projects including time estimates, resource allocation, project status updates, and managing critical path and milestone deadlines. This position performs project management oversight and coordinates with internal and external customers and vendors. The Lead Project Manager develops project plans and contingencies, manages schedules, selects and coordinates with vendors, and provides overall direction to maximize product quality and ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction.

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $111,113 to $133,307 ($53.42 to $64.09 per hour).

• 2024 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40. $111,113 to $155,500 ($53.42 to $74.76 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits.

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center located at 2100 3rd Avenue, Anoka, MN 55303.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Lead Project Manager.

• Serve as the primary contact and manager for complex projects across Anoka County, ensuring that project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.

• Establish and implement project management processes and methodologies for goal achievement.

• Oversee progress of project milestones, budgetary guidelines, and/or other performance indicators.

• Develop customized reporting, analysis tools, models, data gathering systems, documentation procedures, and quality performance standards as needed to complete projects.

• Develop and implement reports, standards, schedules, and contracts in support of Anoka County projects.

• Perform long-term and multifactor feasibility studies by identifying resources required, derived benefits, operating expense, and alternatives to the proposed project.

• Develop and implement solutions to customer and vendor needs to ensure smooth delivery of projects. Interface with internal and external project stakeholders affected by and contributing to the projects.

• Liaise and coordinate with other departments to achieve and meet the county's current and future objectives and providing direction and oversight for tasks and troubleshooting pertaining to assigned projects.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of job-related experience

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis

• Successfully pass driver's license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Project Management experience

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment

• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to security technology equipment depending on assignment

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings 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.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

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