PROJECT MANAGER I - LIHUE, KAUAI

Posting number: 26-0011

Department: Various

Job classification: PROJECT MANAGER I (SR-24)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Planning and Development, Transportation, Management, Professional, Land Use, Program Management

Summary

Recruitment Number 26-0011 - The current vacancy is with the Department of Transportation, Highways Division.

Salary - $6,043 to $7,351 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

A continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Examples of duties

Positions in this class of work perform professional work in planning, organizing, managing, implementing and evaluating projects according to project management principles and methods.  Projects managed by positions in this class are complex and require one to navigate through various issues and project constraints by applying general policies and guidelines.  Projects are of a lesser scope and complexity in comparison to those managed by a Project Manager II.

The work of this class involves defining project goals to determine required project outcomes; analyzing  and creating detailed project plans that identify deliverables, timelines, costs, resources and potential risk; regularly communicating with project staff, consultants, contractors and other stakeholders on project activities; monitoring project progress to ensure milestones are met on time; developing and implementing mechanisms to evaluate project successes and areas in need of improvement on an on-going basis; and recommending and facilitating changes to project processes to ensure desired outcomes and deliverables..

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:


Basic Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Specialized Experience:   Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring, and evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope, deliverables, timelines, costs, and resources; leading project teams; administering budgets and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.

Driver's License: Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. 

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE. 

 

Supplemental information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.
 
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