Salary: $75,905.27 – $112,681.72 Annually
Location : Goodyear, AZ
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: FY2400015
Division: Parks and Recreation
Opening Date: 08/08/2023
Closing Date: 8/22/2023 4:00 PM Arizona
Job Description Summary
Your skills, Our Parks: Apply today for a Project Manager in the World of Recreation.
The Parks & Recreation Project Manager leads and/or assists in the planning, organizing and execution of Parks and Recreation department projects from inception to completion. This includes project oversight related to park/facility planning and operational studies, facility improvements, Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and other projects as assigned. This position will be responsible for developing project scopes, budgets, timelines, schedules, reports, and major milestones. This position requires a significant amount of engagement and coordination with various internal, cross-departmental stakeholders, public stakeholders, external partners, City Council and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree in project management or related field and experience managing simultaneous complex projects with multiple stakeholders related to construction, master planning, and operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing, leading and delivering successful projects on time and on budget from inception to completion. The exceptional candidate will be extremely organized, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written), and be a strong multitasker. The ideal candidate will be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Preference will be given to individuals with project management experience within a parks and recreation setting.
At the City of Goodyear, you will be a part of an organization that values its employees as its greatest asset. You will become part of a dedicated team of professionals that are committed to build and maintain a highly engaged workforce. You will be challenged to learn and grow in an environment that values employee development and career-building. You will thrive in a culture of innovation. We believe that successful employees are those that possess these six core values:
Adaptability – Integrity – Initiative – Empathy – Optimism – Innovation
Only a limited number of the most qualified applicants meeting the City’s requirements will be invited for an interview. The examination process for this position will consist of a panel interview.
Essential Functions
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following functions do not identify all duties performed by the incumbent. Other duties and responsibilities will be performed as assigned.
Develops, plans and executes the advancement of projects from inception to completion.
Develops project management plans, directs/manages/monitors project work and performs change control processes.
Develops project scopes, budgets, timelines, schedules, reports, and major milestones.
Develops contract scopes for service providers (i.e. consultants, contractors, vendors, etc.) and works with Procurement to develop formal solicitations. Monitors and ensures contract compliance and execution.
Identifies, creates, and leads project teams of internal/external stakeholders, members of the public, and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission to ensure representation of all interests.
Meets with department staff, consultants, and other stakeholders to determine project scope of work and requirements to meet and conform to City standards.
Leads/attends meetings that relate to projects (pre-bid, pre-construction, design progress, closeout, etc.), maintains contact, and tracks projects for progress.
Communicates with the general public, contractors, consultants, other City employees, vendors, management, public officials, and others to successfully complete the project.
Assists in the preparation and management of the Parks and Recreation Project Portfolio.
Assists the Parks and Recreation Department Director/Deputy Directors with various Project Management duties, as directed.
Resolves procedural, operational, and other project-related problems or issues and confers with the Parks and Recreation Department Director/Deputy Directors when developing, proposing, and implementing solutions.
Prepares and maintains project records, reports, spreadsheets, presentations and dashboards for Parks and Recreation Leadership, city executive staff, as well as monthly city-wide CIP committee meetings.
Requirements
Formal Education/Knowledge: Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field. Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Experience: Minimum five years of experience in a related field.
Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid Driver’s License
Reading: Ability to read technical instructions, technical specifications, trade magazines, responses to vendor solicitations, planning documents, policies/procedures, and documents generated by staff at a high level of comprehension.
Math: Ability to perform math calculations at a college level including basic math, percentages, and algebra as well as formulas.
Writing: Ability to write interoffice memos, staff presentations, issue papers, planning documents, technical instructions, technical specifications and vendor solicitation documents. Many assignments require translation of technical terms into those that can be understood by non-technical staff.
Managerial: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others but may provide advice/direction to an employee with less experience/skill or tenure.
Budget Responsibility: Moderate – Supports the preparation of budget documents; may do research to justify data used in documents for a unit or division of a department. May recommend budget allocations. Often compiles data and/or enters or oversees data entry.
May have responsibility for monitoring budget expenditures (typically non-discretionary expenditures).
Policy/Decision Making: Significant- The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. More complex work as well as decisions with more significant impacts is typically reviewed prior to being finalized.
Technical Skills: Broad Application – Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.
Interpersonal/Human Relations Skills: High – Interactions at this level usually impact the implementation of policies. Contacts may involve interpretation of how policies are implemented and may require discussion and the support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. During interactions on policy implementation, contacts may also involve stressful, negative interactions requiring high levels of tact and the ability to respond to aggressive interpersonal interactions.
12 Month Objectives
First year objectives:
- Provide leadership and technical expertise to FY24 Parks CIP projects.
- Provide leadership and technical expertise during the FY25 CIP update.
- Ensure completion of the Recreation Campus Phase II Master Plan.
- Ensure completion of the Sports Complex Feasibility Study.
- Ensure completion of the Library Master Plan.
- Complete the Bullard Wash Drainage Evaluation.
- Become familiar with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
- Become familiar and actively engaged with the department’s safety program.
The City of Goodyear offers a highly competitive benefits package including:
- Vacation Leave: 14 days per year, increasing with longevity
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year
- Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday the first full pay period of January
- Health Insurance: three health plans available to select from at a group rate
- Dental Insurance: two dental plans available to select from at a group rate
- Vision Insurance: Available at a group rate
- Life Insurance: City-paid insurance valued at twice the annual salary ($300,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee’s cost
- Short Term Disability: City-paid coverage
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
- Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan with mandatory city and employee contributions currently at 12.29%. Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan 2% match
- Tuition Assistance – $5,250
- Retirement Health Savings
- Employee Assistance Program: Up to five sessions available per situation at no cost to the employee
- Onsite Wellness Center and Wellness Program with select free prescriptions and labs
- Free IdentityGuard
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- No high school diploma or GED
- High school diploma or GED
- Some College
- Associate’s degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree of higher
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How many years of experience do you possess managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders related to construction, master planning, and operations.
- No experience
- Under 5 years
- 6 – 7 years
- 8 – 9 years
- 10 years or more
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Do you possess a degree in Project Management or a related field?
- Yes
- No
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If a related field, please disclose:
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Do you possess project management management experience working in a parks and recreation setting?
- Yes
- No
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Are you a certified PMP (Project Management Professional)?
- Yes
- No
Required Question