Position Description The Project Manager, Technical Assistance & Performance is responsible for supporting the day-to-day progress and success of technical assistance projects and driving at least one aspect of performance management within the Technical Assistance & Performance (TAP) Division in the Office of County Administration (OCA). The TAP team aims to be the trusted group for partnering with Harris County departments and divisions to solve some of the County's hardest problems and achieve truly impactful solutions to enhance the County's work and improve the lives of Harris County residents. The TAP Team partners with departments and divisions to help address problems or achieve solutions related to major priorities of Commissioners Court. Commissioners Court's priority outcomes are focused on environment, flooding, housing, public health, transportation, justice and safety, economic opportunity, and governance and customer service. The TAP team usually works with partners for several weeks or months to study an issue and any applicable data/documents, understand the relevant staff's strengths and needs, identify action steps and any additional resources/support needed, and then implement sustainable solutions through a flexible and adaptive process. In terms of performance management, the TAP Team also manages the Department Progress Meetings process with the Goal Area Committees (which are made up of Commissioners Court office staff) as well as departments' Performance Measures reporting. In addition, the team provides ad hoc support to other divisions or departments as needed (e.g., supporting preparation of key Commissioners Court agenda items and related backup materials, supporting the newly established Fiscal Review process for requests for new funding, expanding departments' access to and awareness of available resources within the County). Harris County seeks a mission- and data-driven, service-oriented individual who can help drive the successful execution of the team's projects and other responsibilities. This role works closely with other TAP team members and department staff to execute projects and other work. Duties and Responsibilities: * Project Execution: For each TAP team project, supports the development, implementation, and refinement of a typically multi-week or -month process that includes project kickoff, assessment, brainstorming, work plan development, testing, implementation, reassessment, improvement, and sustainment. Supports 1-3 TAP team projects at any given time. Helps ensure timely and effective execution of (and, as needed, adjustments to) the project work plan, in conjunction with partner division/department staff as applicable. * Communication: Regularly communicates with the Senior Project Manager who is leading each project to which the Project Manager is assigned, other TAP team members, partner department/division staff, and others as needed regarding project progress and to provide and gather feedback on an ongoing basis. Special attention should be given to communicating with partner department/division staff to maintain alignment, discuss proposed changes or other updates, and respond to feedback quickly. * Collaboration: Works with staff from other supporting departments (HR, IT, etc.) as applicable to enhance project impact, and supports the development and implementation of a Resource Bank for all County employees to access information about available resources, process-oriented best practices, and other useful information. * Performance Tracking: Plays an integral role in driving the preparation of Department Progress Meetings with the Goal Area Committees and/or departments' monthly reporting on Performance Measures. Attends and tracks follow-ups from select Goal Area Committee meetings. Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer https://hrrm.harriscountytx.gov/Pages/EqualEmploymentOpportunityPlan.aspx If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements Education and Experience: * Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. * One (1) year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education. * Experience driving meaningful improvements or launching new projects and programs, tracking performance of those improvements and new initiatives, adjusting based on changes and feedback, reporting results, and addressing roadblocks. * Background in project management, process improvement, strategic planning, and/or innovation. * Demonstrated commitment to and track record of advancing equity, justice, diversity, and opportunity in operations and public policy design. * Demonstrated track record of managing complex projects and solving difficult problems involving various levels and teams within an organization. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Advanced knowledge of or ability to learn quickly about public policy, Texas county government operations, laws, statutes, functions, programs, and best practices for county operations. * Knowledge of change management, project management, and team-building principles. * Ability to execute tasks in an effective and timely manner and prioritize assignments to meet directives while managing workload levels. * Ability to establish positive relationships, maintain the highest standard of professional and personal ethics and behavior, and accept and provide supervision. * Ability to drive organizational culture and work well within high-performing teams. * Ability to provide counsel to, interface with, and obtain feedback from a diverse range of stakeholders. * Ability to continuously learn about all County operations and Commissioners Court's goals and objectives to ensure the department is providing the appropriate service support to other County departments and offices. * Ability to play a valuable role in teams with expertise in relevant areas, including, but not limited to, technical assistance, project management, problem solving, customer service, process improvement, and performance management. * Ability to work amidst ambiguity with a high level of emotional intelligence, curiosity, integrity, ethics, and transparency. * Ability to manage projects flexibly based on changing context, needs, information, and priorities. * Strong customer/client service mindset focused on listening to and understanding project partners' challenges, respecting their time through efficient conversations and clear and concise requests, and striving to solve problems to help County departments and divisions ultimately better serve the people of Harris County. * Highly skilled in oral and written communication, with excellent ability to review and edit memos, policy documents, process flows, reports, and other documents. * Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office and project management applications. NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences * Graduate degree in Public Policy/Administration, Law, Organizational Psychology, Organizational Design, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or related field. General Information Position Type and Typical Hours of Work: * Regular Full-time * Monday - Friday | Hours will be discussed during departmental interview. * Works nights and weekends as required. * Must be available at all times. Salary: * $36.72 - $51.81 Hourly * Depends on Qualifications * Based on 26 Pay Periods * Plus, benefits Work Environment and Physical Demands: * This position is based in an office environment, where the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, scanners, and filing cabinets is routine. * This position may work from home periodically, as workload allows. * This is largely a sedentary role. However, requirements include the ability to lift up to 10 pounds, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary. * Some local travel may be required. Reporting Relationships: * Reports To Position: Sr. Project Manager, Technical Assistance & Performance * Supervises Positions: None Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan. The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions: * Medical Coverage * Dental Coverage * Vision Coverage * Wellness Plan * Life Insurance * Long-term disability * Employee Assistance Program * Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service * Accrual rates increase based on years of service * Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday * Professional development opportunities * Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan * Healthcare Reimbursement Account * 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees: * Retirement Pension (TCDRS) * Flexible schedule (varies by department) * Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program) In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website: https://benefitsathctx.com/ 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position? * High School or GED diploma * Associate Degree * Bachelor's Degree * Master's Degree or higher * None of the above 02 If you selected a college degree in response to the previous question, which of the following best describes your major? * Public Policy/Administration * Law * Organizational Psychology * Organizational Design * Business Administration * Social Sciences * Other Related Field * Unrelated Field * N/A; No Degree 03 Please describe your educational background including level of education completed, area of study and completed major and minor programs. 04 Which of the following best describes your verifiable years of relevant experience? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Less than one (1) year * One (1) year but less than two (2) years * Two (2) years but less than three (3) years * Three (3) years but less than four (4) years * Four (4) years or more * I do not have this experience 05 Please provide details about your verifiable relevant experience. Do not use "Please see Resume" or "See Resume" (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) Please include your (a) role(s), (b) types of organizations, (c) scope of duties and responsibilities If you do not have this experience, please type "None" in the space provided. 06 Do you have a background in project management, process improvement, strategic planning, and/or innovation? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Yes * No 07 Do you have experience driving meaningful improvements or launching new projects and programs, tracking performance of those improvements and new initiatives, adjusting based on changes and feedback, reporting results, and addressing roadblocks? (To be considered, qualifying experience must be documented in your application's employment history) * Yes * No 08 Which of the following describes your level of proficiency using a personal computer and common office software such as MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Please select your level of proficiency based on the following descriptions: Advanced: A person with this level of skills is able to produce very large, complex formal documents that require a table of contents, footnotes, endnotes, bookmarks, and other special elements; a wide range of graphic effects, and use advanced techniques for analyzing and manipulating data. Has full mastery of Macro commands and skills to tie the objects together into a cohesive system by using Macros and Visual Basic for Applications code. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Intermediate: A person with this level of skills is able to customize toolbars, import and insert graphs, embed Excel data, and elaborate reports. Understands the concepts of databases and is able to work with charts and to use the list management capabilities of Excel. Able to use complex query techniques, create efficient forms and reports, and create Macros to automate these forms. Makes interactive presentations by using hyperlinks and action buttons. Basic: A person with this level of skills is able to use basic formatting, editing, printing functions, and understands the document page setup. Has the ability to enter and correct data, modify a workbook, format a worksheet, and use printing functions. Understands the different database concepts and structures and is familiar with data validation and is able to create a simple presentation in PowerPoint, run it, and print it. Entry Level: A person with this level of skills has the ability to open, create, save and modify documents in Word, send and receive email in Outlook and create spreadsheets in Excel. Format documents for printing, comfortable using the printer menu to preview documents. Has ability to change the font, the margins, insert or delete pages and use the built-in spellchecker and grammar check. * Advanced * Intermediate * Basic * Entry Level * Not proficient Required Question Employer Harris County Address 1111 Fannin St Ste. 600 Houston, Texas, 77002 Phone 713-274-5445 Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx