Project Manager I - IT Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakelandfl/jobs/newprint/4723643) Apply  Project Manager I - IT Salary $72,384.33 - $108,576.50 Annually Location Lakeland, FL Job Type Full Time Regular Job Number 3074-04 Department Information Technology Division IT Application Dev & Support 1702000000 Opening Date 11/13/2024 Closing Date 11/20/2024 4:00 PM Eastern FLSA Exempt Bargaining Unit NA + Description + Benefits + Questions GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS This entry level project management position is responsible for the City's computer resources and technology development and deployment activities. Generally, the Project Manager I is a junior member within the project management team and assists in mentoring technical and functional project team members, guiding them through the industry-adopted best practices in IT Project Definition, Management, and Delivery. Further, the position can be called upon to manage simple to moderately complex technology projects fully. Starting Pay Range: $72,384.33 - $74,149.80 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Assists in developing IT business cases, including ROI, project definitions, objectives, schedules, budget development, resource utilization, project delivery and risk mitigation techniques. + Plans, schedules, manages, and controls simple to moderately complex projects that affect the City's computer operations, applications, and processes. + Assists in coordinating change schedules with the City's various technical and functional organizations, developing standards for the classification and documentation of changes, providing a forum for identifying and resolving conflicting schedules, and acting as a central repository for cataloging changes to the IT environment. + Assists in training and mentoring future potential project management resources. + Administers certain department-specific project plans involving or pertaining to developing and implementing approved technology projects. + Reviews and reports on compliance with adopted IT policies, processes, and procedures through periodic field visitation, analysis of project documents, and personal conferences with supervisory personnel. + Assists with mentoring technical and functional project teams based on compliance review results and other evaluative techniques. + Reviews and reports on the status of projects, the impact of delays on other projects, and the current and projected utilization of resources such as facilities, personnel, and equipment. + Promotes industry-standard approaches to IT development and deployment. + Promotes the project prioritization process. + Promotes continued IT process improvement through standardized industry models and competencies. + May be required to work alternate hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department. + Position designated as Mission Critical by Department Director. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS: + Development of bid documents. + May administer the IT Change Control Board process. + Performs related work as required. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) + Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field. + One (1) year of experience working with projects in information technology activities. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: + Must possess a valid driver's license. + Must maintain a valid telephone number. + Specialized formal education in project management knowledge areas is preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES + Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of project management. + Knowledge of industry standards for IT development and deployment. + Knowledge of the core business function of all City departments and any interdepartmental relationships that exist for shared technology. + Familiarity with accounting and budgetary cost controls. + Ability to use personal computers and PC-based spreadsheets, databases, project management, and presentation graphics software. + Ability to research topics using the Internet. + Ability to coordinate technology-related projects. + Ability to coordinate projects involving other City of Lakeland departments and private contractors, + Ability to read and understand complex documents and to ensure compliance with their terms and conditions. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public. + Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: + Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force regularly, and routine keyboard operations. + The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards. + The job requires normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception. All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including “junk” folders. Test times and locations to be announced. THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE City of Lakeland 2024 Summary Sheet Annual Leave Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows: Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.* Sick Leave Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month. *NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies. Sick Leave Pool Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary. For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768 Family & Medical Leave Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working. For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038. Pension Plan Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees. Defined Benefit Plan: Plan C Employee 4.16% Employer 15.66% OR Defined Contribution Plan: Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire Employer 15.39% Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees' Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time. Maximum contribution for 2024 is $23,000; employees aged 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $7,500. Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C. Holidays Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year. Funeral Leave Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family. Jury/Witness Duty Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities. Military Leave Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information). Maternity Leave Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave. Leave of Absence Without Pay Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification. Longevity Pay Tuition Reimbursement Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses. For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844. Suggestion Awards A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000. For additional information, contact Kathy McNelis at 834-6348. Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder) An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit. Uniforms/Equipment Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification. Parking Free while at work. Break Periods Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor. For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797. For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services Department at 834-8765 or 834-8797. For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872. 01 Do you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Project Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field? + Yes + No 02 Please indicate your field of study. 03 Do you possess one (1) year of experience working with projects in information technology activities? + Yes + No 04 Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application. 05 Please select the corresponding box if you possess any of the following certifications in Project Management. + Project Manager Practitioner + Associate of Project Management + Certified Project Director + Project Manager Professional + None of the above 06 By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Lakeland, Civil Service Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue Lakeland, Florida, 33801 Phone (863)834-8790 Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices