Job Description
Municipal Court of Atlanta
Project Manager I - Communications
Posting Expires: November 11, 2024
Salary: $80,000/annually
General Description and Classification Standards
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating public relations regarding the programs and activities of the Court including marketing and promotions, media management, and special events. Duties at this level include but are not limited to: directing all monitoring and control of project activities to assure quality control measures are adhered; and managing schedules and budgets. This is a fully seasoned professional level capable of independently carrying out most assignments typical of the profession. This level would be attainable by multiple incumbents in a work group (not necessarily by all), but would not be an "automatic" promotional level.
Supervision Received
Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
Essential functions may include but are not limited to the following: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Directs all execution of activities so that project related tasks are synchronized minimizing lags and enhancing cohesion of deliverables of the product’s quality. Creates, print and online content to publicize and promote department programs, facilities, events or objectives. Develops and implements in coordination with court administration, a comprehensive communications plan to support the mission and objectives of the Court. Produces and publishes newsletters, calendars, brochures, and flyers; monitors and creates content for social media and the department website; takes photographs for use in content; and writes or edits official department announcements, e-mail blasts, press releases, letters and posts. Evaluates and establishes departmental performance metrics and validates data accuracy. Manages the schedule for the review of departmental performance measures and data. Identifies appropriate business units within each department to understand business operations through process interviews and site visits. Coordinates production of promotional materials with outside vendors; obtain bids; select vendors; and reviews and approves proofs. Creates presentations that document performance metrics and rationale for measures to be presented to departmental leadership. Collects and validates data for each current departmental metric by evaluating calculations methodology and master reporting sheet. Creates presentations that documents performance metric errors. Reviews contractors, daily journals for comparison to inspectors, daily journals for accuracy and congruency to avoid any conflicts when contractors are preparing applications for payment to the City for delivered work. Plans out projects by creating a comprehensive set of plans that will enable the project team to deliver the project objectives. Monitors and controls project efforts by reviewing project work results and comparing them to planned results. Identifies variances to work products and directs actions as required.
Decision Making
Applies organizational policies. Selects from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards, etc.
Leadership Provided
Manages process meetings to reviews status of ongoing projects and coordinates with the Court Administrator to review work in progress, data deliverables to ensure the project is within budget and work group leadership, guidance, and/or training to less experienced staff. Typically has a formal project management and/or skills development responsibility. Routinely provides on time.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
Knowledge of: Must be well versed in overseeing marketing, promotions, media management and special events. Skill in time management of self and others; listening and communicating exceptionally to effectively convey information verbally and in writing; analytical skills with demonstrated talent for identifying, scrutinizing, improving and streamlining complex work processes; motivating, developing and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job; using logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Ability to: manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing a variety of tasks, assignments, projects and reports, working with attention to details; use good judgment and common sense when making decisions and solving problems; network with civic, community and other special interest groups; maintain confidentiality; work effectively with different social and economic groups in community meetings and guide the community design process and acceptance; negotiate development and consultant contracts.
Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism.
Three years of experience in public relations, communications, journalism, community outreach or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Licensures and Certifications
None
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
Closing Date/Time: 2024-11-12