Job Abstract

Under administrative direction, is responsible for planning and adminstering a specific project or program for a City department. Serves as the administrative supervisor on projects or programs. Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews activities of subordinate personnel. Monitors the project or program's operating budget and assists in the annual preparation of same. Designs, implements, and monitors procedures utilized in program evaluation. Develops and secures commitments from other City departments and agencies to provide services to program participants. Provides technical assistance or reviews program policies and procedures. Maintains current information and oversees the preparation of project status reports. Prepares financial and narrative reports and program applications. Communicates project/program status and information to municipal officials and/or public and private entities. May supervise employees assigned to the respective project. Performs other related duties as required.

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. Two (2) years of full-time, paid, progressively responsible experience in program administration is required. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is required.

Desirable candidates will have experience managing complex real estate transactions and complex infrastructure and public improvement projects, and also be able to handle requests for information, research and/or assistance from City residents and simple day-to-day tasks. Possess excellent project management skills and be able to use and understand property records, regulations, appraisals, deeds, maps, and surveys. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and communication skills, superior computer and research skills, have a demonstrated interest in real estate transactions and a passion for urban planning and development issues.
Be detail-oriented and possess strong leadership and motivation skills. Knowledge of right-of-way acquisition process, appraisal methodology, financial analysis, GIS, project and property management tools, leasing, and/or government, particularly municipal, operations is preferred. Have experience analyzing data and processes, making recommendations, presenting conclusions/analysis clearly and concisely, and gaining input/consensus from stakeholders within City government and among external parties.