Project Management Specialist

Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular

Project Management Specialist II (E52B) Annual Salary $54,000

Project Management Specialist III (E52C) Annual Salary $58,500

Project Management Specialist IV (E52D) Annual Salary $70,000

The Oklahoma Water Resources Board is a state agency responsible for overseeing the complex mission of managing, monitoring, planning for, and financing the state's water resources and infrastructure towards reliable future supplies that support strong communities, commerce, and the environment.

The agency is seeking a full-time Groundwater Monitoring Specialist to join our family of professionals in delivering exceptional services and expertise to Oklahomans.

Position:
Project Management Specialist Division:
Financial Assistance Division Section:
Engineering Location of Work: 3800 Classen Boulevard;
Oklahoma City, OK 73118 Trial Period: 12 months in accordance with (OAC) 260:
Travel:
Extensive fieldwork, training & conference attendance with extended day and overnight travel is required.

• Pay Scale: $54,000 to $70,000 ► Pay is based on education, experience and availability but in general will be within the range listed above.
• Generous Annual Benefit Allowance:
  Up to $21,934 to help cover insurance premiums for employees and their families.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: A variety of options with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs):
  Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Savings Plans:
  Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan:
  Employer matches 6% of a minimum 4.5% employee contribution (up to 7% if the employee contributes 7%).
• Retirement Savings Plans: OPERS Defined Benefit Plan:
  Available for reenrollment to employees enrolled prior to November 1, 2015.
• Paid Leave: 15 days annually during the first 1-5 years of service.
• Paid Leave: 18 days annually for 5-10 years of service.
• Paid Leave: 20 days annually for 10-20 years of service.
• Paid Leave: 25 days annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave:
  Accrued at 15 days per year.
• Holidays:
  Eleven paid holidays annually.
• Employee Discounts:
  Special rates with various vendors and companies.
• Longevity Payment:
  Monetary rewards beginning at two years of service to recognize dedicated tenure.
• Thrive:
  Empower Oklahoma State employees to improve & enhance their well-being, This robust benefits package reflects our commitment to the well-being, financial security, and work-life harmony of our team members.

Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for planning, coordinating, managing, and implementing infrastructure projects to ensure compliance with agency requirements, established schedules, budgets, and project objectives. Responsibilities include coordinating the review of engineering and construction documents, monitoring project progress, overseeing construction activities, processing disbursement requests, and providing technical and program assistance to project owners, consulting engineers, and other stakeholders.

Coordinates and manages infrastructure projects funded through different loan and grant programs including but not limited to the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), Bond Loan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) programs, etc. Coordinates the review and approval of engineering reports, plans and specifications, addenda, change orders, bidding documents, and construction contracts to ensure programmatic compliance with applicable agency and program requirements.

Develops project and system descriptions for applicable funding programs and coordinates the review of planning documents with the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) and agency environmental specialists. Monitors project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and risks to ensure projects meet established requirements and deadlines. Coordinates construction oversight activities, including site inspections, review of project progress, and processing of disbursement requests.

Communicates and coordinates with public officials, board members, project owners, consulting engineers,…