Broward County Florida
Project Manager (Information Technology Specialist)
Broward County Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCESThis announcement will remain active until a sufficient number of applications has been received and may close at any time.The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of an E-911 Project Manager to join the Office of Regional Emergency Services and Communications Department. (This job classification for this position is an Information Technology Specialist).****This position is GRANT FUNDED through the availability of capital funds annually****
**** This position is not a remote/telework position****The Communications and Technology Division, under the Regional Emergency Services and Communications Department (RESC), is responsible for the County's 911 program and all technology infrastructure that supports public safety communications in Broward County.
The E911 Section of the Communications and Technology Division is responsible for the implementation of lifecycle, strategic, and operational projects to enhance the overall call-handling process for over 1.3 million 911 and Text to 911 calls and over eight hundred thousand non-emergency calls annually by all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) in Broward County. The E911 section is committed to providing technology solutions to enhance the call processing environment and ongoing support for high availability associated with mission-critical systems at the PSAPs. E911 has established several key projects as top priority to transition from the existing 911 call delivery and call processing infrastructure to Next Generation 911 (NG911). We are excited about our direction and transition to NG911 and would like you to join our team.
General Description:This position will provide project management leadership over key E911 projects and assist with project activities associated with our Next Generation 911 project. The ITS - Project Manager will provide leadership in organizing, planning, and the execution of project management responsibilities for software integration, infrastructure, consulting services, and vendor integration projects. Project development and delivery requires compliance with established project management processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to high quality standards to meet customer expectations.
This position is only funded through the availability of capital funds annually. This position will participate in all aspects of procurement (e.g... RFP, Bids, Contract Amendments, etc.) regarding the acquisition of hardware, software, consulting services, and professional services.
Duties and Responsibilities:Manages multiple cross-functional E911 projects of low to high complexity.Develop project plans, direct, and monitor work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality and risk reviews, and proactively take mitigative steps to reduce the potential impacts of risks. Serve as the single point of contact for all project management activities for assigned projects. Serve as the liaison with the PSAP operations and E911 staff for training and acceptance testing related to assigned projects. Provide Vendor Management to ensure that all vendors are meeting their project and contractual commitments. Participate in PMO meetings and process improvement updates for E911. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates and communicates with stakeholders at all levels. Develop presentations to provide project updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies (e.g... Waterfall) and tools Must follow Change Management processes and proceduresMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field.(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, systems design and/or applications programming relevant to area of assignment including related project management or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:Possess and maintenance of a valid Florida E Class Driver's LicensePossess or eligibility to obtain basic CJIS Security Awareness Level 4 certification.
Preferences:Masters Degree or Higher in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Business, or closely related fieldPMP, CAPM, or PgMP CertificationCertifications in Programming (e.g. C#, SQL, Java)Data Network CertificationsFour (4) years or more of experience with managing software development and vendor integration projectsThree (3) years or more working with vendors fulfilling vendor management responsibilitiesThree (3) years or more experience in procurement processes and procedures (e.g. RFP, Bids, etc.)Cross Functional Project Management experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects.Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach.Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons.Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections.Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies.Administers County-wide technological specialty functions.Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects.Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards.Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATIONCounty Core CompetenciesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
**** This position is not a remote/telework position****The Communications and Technology Division, under the Regional Emergency Services and Communications Department (RESC), is responsible for the County's 911 program and all technology infrastructure that supports public safety communications in Broward County.
The E911 Section of the Communications and Technology Division is responsible for the implementation of lifecycle, strategic, and operational projects to enhance the overall call-handling process for over 1.3 million 911 and Text to 911 calls and over eight hundred thousand non-emergency calls annually by all Public Safety Answering Points (PSAP) in Broward County. The E911 section is committed to providing technology solutions to enhance the call processing environment and ongoing support for high availability associated with mission-critical systems at the PSAPs. E911 has established several key projects as top priority to transition from the existing 911 call delivery and call processing infrastructure to Next Generation 911 (NG911). We are excited about our direction and transition to NG911 and would like you to join our team.
General Description:This position will provide project management leadership over key E911 projects and assist with project activities associated with our Next Generation 911 project. The ITS - Project Manager will provide leadership in organizing, planning, and the execution of project management responsibilities for software integration, infrastructure, consulting services, and vendor integration projects. Project development and delivery requires compliance with established project management processes to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to high quality standards to meet customer expectations.
This position is only funded through the availability of capital funds annually. This position will participate in all aspects of procurement (e.g... RFP, Bids, Contract Amendments, etc.) regarding the acquisition of hardware, software, consulting services, and professional services.
Duties and Responsibilities:Manages multiple cross-functional E911 projects of low to high complexity.Develop project plans, direct, and monitor work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality and risk reviews, and proactively take mitigative steps to reduce the potential impacts of risks. Serve as the single point of contact for all project management activities for assigned projects. Serve as the liaison with the PSAP operations and E911 staff for training and acceptance testing related to assigned projects. Provide Vendor Management to ensure that all vendors are meeting their project and contractual commitments. Participate in PMO meetings and process improvement updates for E911. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates and communicates with stakeholders at all levels. Develop presentations to provide project updates to stakeholders at all levels of the organization Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies (e.g... Waterfall) and tools Must follow Change Management processes and proceduresMinimum Education and Experience Requirements:Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in computer science or closely related field.(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years of experience in systems analysis, systems design and/or applications programming relevant to area of assignment including related project management or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:Possess and maintenance of a valid Florida E Class Driver's LicensePossess or eligibility to obtain basic CJIS Security Awareness Level 4 certification.
Preferences:Masters Degree or Higher in Computer Science, MIS, CIS, Business, or closely related fieldPMP, CAPM, or PgMP CertificationCertifications in Programming (e.g. C#, SQL, Java)Data Network CertificationsFour (4) years or more of experience with managing software development and vendor integration projectsThree (3) years or more working with vendors fulfilling vendor management responsibilitiesThree (3) years or more experience in procurement processes and procedures (e.g. RFP, Bids, etc.)Cross Functional Project Management experience
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.Provides high-level technical expertise and project management direction of multiple large scale information technology initiatives including technological research, analysis, design, development, and implementation of projects.Reviews County-wide information technology strategic direction, recommends approaches for incorporation of the emerging technologies when appropriate, and implements the approved approach.Reviews programming techniques and recommends information technology solutions, enhancement plans, and related cost-benefit comparisons.Supervises professional and technical personnel in assigned work teams or sections.Plans, organizes and implements approved emerging technologies.Administers County-wide technological specialty functions.Performs project management responsibilities for large scale complex information technology projects.Reviews systems designs, development of applications, and documentation for accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to departmental standards.Documentation of deployment, security, quality assurance, change controls, and compliance.Performs related work as assigned.WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.None.SPECIAL INFORMATIONCounty Core CompetenciesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates : Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust : Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences : Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.