Salary Information
Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade.
**A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations**
Nature of Work
Under the broad policy guidance of the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, the City Operations Program Manager serves as a key member of the City's leadership team with direct responsibility for the effective implementation of Citywide strategic and operating initiatives and policies. The COPM directs program and project implementation of the City's line functions which includes Public Works, Planning, Permitting, Inspections, Zoning, Building and Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Information Technology, Parks and Recreation, Fleet Management, Municipal Courts and Building Maintenance. The COPM will also have oversight coordination and implementation responsibility over the City's a multi-year, multi-million-dollar capital projects and special projects with responsibility for ensuring that they are delivered in a timely, high quality and cost-efficient manner. The COPM oversees two or more full-time and/or part-time employees. The ideal candidate must be able to think strategically and exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment be a creative thinker, a visionary leader and a person who understands responsibility and accountability. The position requires strong organizational, leadership, and requisite skills, experienced in developing and implementing important process improvements. This is a highly visible position which demands excellent communication, high integrity presentation, negotiation, and management skills. This position will report to a cabinet level position.
Minimum Qualifications
Must have a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, organizational management or a related field or possession of a Project Management Certification along with at least five (5) years of managerial experience to include database development and experience in financial and account reporting and a proven history of successfully managed multi-million-dollar projects resulting in client satisfaction. Candidates with relevant experience in government or military roles will also be considered.
NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register. The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Economic Development Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the supplemental questionnaire will be used to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery Personnel Board's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
BACKGROUND CHECK: Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)
