Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
- Experience may substitute for education for up to 4 years
- Master’s Degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience
Licenses or Certifications: Notes to Applicants
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OSITION OVERVIEW :
This position will lead projects with the Aviation IT PMO ,providing project management expertise for both operational and construction-related IT projects.
Functional requirements of this position include:
- Direct and manage information technology project development from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary
- Develop project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and makes work assignments to meet project or program objectives
- Write Request For Proposals for external services and manage contracts and vendor performance, deliverables, and payments
- Develop information technology project plans and associated communications documents, identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables
- Develop written business requirements and models
Participate in discussions of project management department goals and objectives with IT senior management, system owners and decision makers
- Request the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin
- Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle
- Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings
ASSESSMENT :
A skills assessment will be required for this position.
TRAVEL :
If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
APPLICATION INFORMATION A detailed and complete employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Please list your complete employment history, to include all job duties, responsibilities and employment dates on your online application. The application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered (i.e., “see resume” or “see LinkedIn profile”). Resumes will not be used to qualify for the position and will not be used to recommend salary. Supplemental information or changes to your application will not be accepted after the job posting closes. The responses to the supplemental questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on your application.
VETERAN :
Veteran candidates will be required to provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of interview.
GOOD STANDING - DEPARTMENT / DIVISION POSTINGS :
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.
CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECK :
Top candidate will be subject to a minimum 10 year criminal background check and security threat assessment.
LANGUAGE :
Must have the ability to read, write, and fluently speak in English.
WORK HOURS :
Shift may change according to departmental needs. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekend work.
ON- CALL / CALL BACK RESPONSIBILITIES :Position may require on-call or call back responsibilities.
DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THE JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS
Pay Range
$37.14 - $47.35
Hours
40 hours per week
Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3 Days to be onsite with 2 remote (Telework) Hours may change depending on departmental needs.
Work hours may include after-hours, holidays, and weekend work.
Job Close Date 05/13/2024 Type of Posting External Department Aviation Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Project Management Professional Certification - PMP , ScrumMaster ( CSM ), Certified Agile Project Manager ( APM ) or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Direct and manage information technology project development from beginning to end, submit proposals, and recommend subsequent budget, scope and schedule changes and/or contingency plans where necessary Develop project scope, cost estimates, human resource requirements, work plans, time schedules, communication plans, and makes work assignments to meet project or program objectives Write Request For Proposals for external services and manage contracts and vendor performance, deliverables, and payments Develop information technology project plans and associated communications documents, identify and manage project dependencies and critical path, and track and report on project milestones and deliverables Develop written business requirements and models Participate in discussions of project management department goals and objectives with IT senior management, system owners and decision makers Request the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals and where required, from other department managers and participate in the acquisition of required personnel within the City of Austin Define the project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout the project life cycle Effectively communicate project expectations to sponsor, team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion, and facilitate project management and project status review meetings Develop successful transition, training plans and recognition for resources on the project team
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of project budget preparation
- Knowledge of information technology project management principles, concepts and practices
- Knowledge of system development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing systems
- Knowledge of application programming, database and system design
- Knowledge of XML and data interfaces
- Knowledge of internet and network architecture
- Knowledge of operating principles and information systems hardware and software
- Skill in using project management software
- Skill in developing process models and data flow diagrams
- Skill in selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new concepts
- Ability to develop written business requirements and models
- Ability to accurately identify/determine customer needs and take appropriate actions and/or steps to address identified needs
- Ability to recognize, value, and include different perspectives, experiences, approaches, and cultures in achieving organizational goals
- Ability to gain and maintain the trust and confidence of others and the organization through consistency and reliability
- Ability to give, receive, or share thoughts, ideas, perspective, and data to create shared understanding
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and influence others to achieve individual and collective goals
- Ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner that solve issues and stand the test of time
- Ability to recognize, plan, focus upon, and work toward what is most important or critical
- Ability to recognize strengths and areas for improvement in others and to provide opportunities, guidance, and encouragement to build skills and capacity
- Ability to recognize, manage, and resolve conflict efficiently and equitably
- Skill in facilitating meetings of diverse stakeholders
- Ability to see a broad view of an issue or challenge across typical organizational lines and beyond the present
- Ability to create, convey, and instill a unified vision and purpose
- Ability to see past the moment and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to achieve organizational goals and objectives
- Ability to navigate relationships involving complex, emotional, and/or value-based issues in order to influence and achieve positive results
- Ability to define, analyze, and find solutions for difficult or complex problems
- Ability to view the big picture
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for this position are graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field related to the job, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field. Experience may substitute for education for up to 4 years. A Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for two (2) years of experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Please describe your experience in project management methodologies and frameworks (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe experience in managing projects, resource allocation, task delegation, and conflict resolution.
(Open Ended Question)
* Please describe your experience managing project budgets and financial resources, including forecasting, tracking expenses.
(Open Ended Question)
* Do you have a Project Management Professional Certification - PMP, ScrumMaster (CSM), Certified Agile Project Manager (APM), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment?
* Do you have the ability to travel to multiple sites as part of the regular job duties?
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA-division of the USA Dept. of Homeland Security) requires all employees of the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to pass a minimum 10-year criminal background investigation and security threat assessment. By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful Criminal Background Check to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a 10-year Criminal Background Investigation and security threat assessment
* Were you referred to this opportunity by a current Aviation employee? If yes, please provide the employee’s full name.
(Open Ended Question)
Optional & Required Documents
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