Project Manager - Policy - County Judge's Office

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

• Researches, tracks, analyzes, compiles and reports findings pertaining to assigned special projects.
• Drafts and creates written reports, memos, one-pagers, and PowerPoint presentations on findings, problems and solutions.
• Keeps constant communication with other stakeholders.
• Participate in staffing & support responsibilities (individually or as a group).
• Manages special projects as assigned.
• Represents the County Judge at meetings or events.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public or business administration, or related field.
• 1 year job related experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, department and elected officials.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Skills and/or knowledge of the following:
• Basic supervision principles; relationships between local, state and federal governments, public interest groups and private enterprise.
• Principles of public administration, organization, and management.
• Methods of performing complex administrative, organizational and procedural analyses.
• Methods and procedures of public finance and budgeting.
• Detailed organizational and functional structure of County government.
• Principles of long-range financial planning and financing methods and practices of local governments.
• Local, state and federal laws, regulations and procedures affecting functions of the County.
• Supervise and/or direct the work; independently research, analyze and make effective recommendations on administrative, management, budgetary and fiscal practices, procedures and problems.
• Prepare, negotiate and administer contracts; Contract management.
• Research, compile and analyze statistical and other complex data.
• Write complex reports in a logical, comprehensive, concise manner.
• Prioritize workload efficiently, without direct instruction, to meet deadlines under changing conditions.
• Exercise initiative.
• Facilitate, coordinate and negotiate between staff members of different County and non-County departments and offices.
• Acquire subject matter expertise in program specific projects.
• Initiate and develop efficient, cost-effective policies.
• Prepare reports and present ideas orally and in writing.
• Win and maintain confidence and cooperation of others and establish and maintain effective relationships on projects.
• Computer experience and technical experience in support of various software programs.

STARTING SALARY RANGE: Commensurate with qualifications

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies wit