City Operations Program Manager

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations

Nature of Work

Under
the broad policy guidance of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief
Administrative Officer, the City Operations Program Manager serves as a key
member of the City's leadership team with direct responsibility for the
effective implementation of Citywide strategic and operating initiatives and
policies. The COPM directs program and project implementation of the City's
line functions which includes Public Works, Planning, Permitting, Inspections,
Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Information
Technology, Parks and Recreation, Fleet Management, Municipal Courts and
Building Maintenance. The COPM will also have oversight coordination and
implementation responsibility over the City's a multi-year,
multi-million-dollar capital projects and special projects with responsibility
for ensuring that they are delivered in a timely, high quality and
cost-efficient manner. The COPM oversees two or more full-time and/or part-time
employees. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and
exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment be a creative
thinker, a visionary leader and a person who understands responsibility and
accountability. The position requires strong organizational, leadership, and
requisite skills, experienced in developing and implementing important process
improvements. This is a highly visible position which demands excellent
communication, high integrity presentation, negotiation, and management skills. This position will report to a cabinet level
position.

Minimum Qualifications

Must have a bachelor's degree in
business, public administration, organizational management or a related field or
possession of a Project Management Certification along with at least five (5)
years of managerial experience to include database development and experience
in financial and account reporting and a proven history of successfully managed
multi-million-dollar projects resulting in client satisfaction. Candidates with
relevant experience in government or military roles will also be considered.

NOTE:

Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Kind of Examination

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.
The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Economic Development Department.
Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register.
Tied scores will not be broken.
If there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

Additional Information

BENEFITS:
Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

DRUG TEST:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION:
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at .

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