Senior Project Manager (Health and Human Services)

Description

Vacancy is in the Health and Human Services Department. Under administrative direction, develops policies, procedures, strategy and plans pertinent to the management of the assigned division or function. Primarily responsible for overseeing the Maternal and Child Health Division and providing support and guidance to the Car Seat Safety Program, the WIC, and the home visitation programs. Supervise databases and oversee the interface between all programs under his/her supervision. Makes recommendations on process improvement, cost reduction strategies and opportunities, and implementation strategies. Compiles data; performs complex analysis; prepares reports and makes recommendations; makes presentations, including written and graphic information. Supervises and provides technical assistance to staff members in preparing tactical and action plans for particular projects. Provides guidance to Project Managers and serves as the lead for all projects that are within an assigned area of responsibility. Coordinates scope of services for all sub-contractors. Participates in grant writing and program development. Performs related work as required.

This is a HMEA position. The hours of work are 40 per week and the above salary includes 5% in lieu of overtime.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The examination will consist of a rating of your training and experience as contained on your application. All parts of the examination will be related to the requirements of the position. The examination is designed to measure: Knowledge of philosophy of public health; Knowledge of maternal and child health leadership competencies; Knowledge of community needs and problems with respect to maternal and child health; Knowledge of Federal, state and municipal laws and regulations related to project activities; Knowledge of fiscal management, grants management, budgeting, public health management, financial markets and investments and Human Resources. Skill in performing complex analyses and research independently.; Skill in communicating clearly in both oral and written form; Skill in utilizing Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to lead other professionals in the functions of project management; Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work of subordinate professional staff; Ability to locate and compile information data or facts from specialized sources; Ability to apply contractual language, as needed, to work to ensure compliance; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government officials, business representatives and the general public.

Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Social Work, Public Health, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Public Policy, Psychology or a closely related field AND five (5) years of full-time, responsible professional experience significantly related to Public Health Management, Health Administration, Planning, or Administering a program in Health or Human Services.

In the absence of a four-year degree, full-time, professional direct experience in the specific area of assignment may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a basis of one (1) year of experience for each year of the educational requirement.

COPY OF YOUR DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION. A DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

HARTFORD RESIDENCY PREFERRED: A completed CITY OF HARTFORD RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY, INCLUDING ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. APPLICATIONS WITHOUT PROPER DOCUMENTATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR DISQUALIFICATION FOR THIS POSITION.

APPLICATIONS VIA FACSIMILE OR EMAIL ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

Other Information

If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS WILL OCCUR THROUGH EMAIL, UNLESS OTHERWISE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE:
Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form along with a DD214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need an accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.



Closing Date/Time: 9/27/2024 5:00 PM Eastern

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