Project Manager
Full-Time
Job Description
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Are you an experienced Project Manager with the working knowledge of criminal justice systems in Oregon? Are you passionate about delivering quality work on schedule and on budget? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Multnomah County’s Department of Community Justice.
This position assists in setting the Department of Community Justice (DCJ) digital strategic vision and prioritizing complex technological projects based on that vision. The Project Manager drives these initiatives forward by expertly managing resources, timelines, and communications for projects accomplished primarily by the Department of County Assets (DCA) Information Technology division and DCJ resources as available.
The Department of Community Justice is looking for Project Manager who can demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Project Planning & Implementation
Lead the planning and implementation of community justice technological projects, specifically focusing on software development and the adoption of vendor-made hardware solutions (e.g., body scanners and fingerprinting machines); develop master project plans; facilitate scope, goals, milestones, and deliverables; coordinate and lead project staff and project budgets.
Team & Interagency Coordination
Manage and coordinate effective work relationships among project team members and liaise with IT, to ensure the DCJ digital strategic vision is accomplished. Establish vendor relationships; consult with clients to resolve issues and build consensus. Manage and coordinate effective software and hardware contracting in collaboration with IT, vendors and internal clients.
Project Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor, review and analyze project progress according to project plans; implement changes and prepare status reports, ensuring consistent, timely and transparent communication regarding project status and roadblocks between DCJ management and executives and IT managers.
Policy Analysis & Compliance
Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and formulate recommendations based on best practices, specifically as they pertain to technology in a community supervision environment, including data privacy standards, Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) data security, and related protocols.
Agency Representation & Inquiry Resolution
Respond to and resolve confidential and sensitive inquiries; provide effective relationships and expert guidance to other departments; act as a collaborative representative to department and countywide workgroups and strategic efforts, in addition to standard committees and outreach activities.
Strategic Vision & Executive Advising
Develop effective and collaborative working relationships with DCJ executives to set the digital strategic direction of the agency. Identify and prioritize tech projects across the DCJ divisions to accomplish strategic goals. Advise on organizational structure to support these initiatives, which includes communicating and meeting with the senior management teams of each division. Assist in budget development.
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department’s commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county’s highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ’s Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: http://www.multco.us/dcj.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Project Management that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position (Project Planning & Implementation, Team & Interagency Coordination, Project Monitoring & Reporting, Policy Analysis & Compliance, Agency Representation & Inquiry Resolution, Strategic Vision & Executive Advising);
- Bachelor Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Management, Project Management, Computer Science, or related field. In lieu of a degree, we will consider equivalent years (4 years) of qualifying training and/or experience;
- Must pass a thorough background investigation which includes, but is not limited to a review of applicant’s criminal, civil, driving, military, educational and employment history prior to employment.
Additional Minimum Qualifications/KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, including but not limited to: Knowledge of adult and/or juvenile criminal justice systems, current issues, and/or business practices.
- Working knowledge of the inter-relationships between criminal justice system business practices and information systems (for example: LEDS, CJIS, SWIS, DOC, JJIS, or like data systems).
- Working knowledge of software and/or hardware contracting, purchasing and/or service agreements.
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Project Management Certification (PMP) or other project management certification.
- Experience in Information Technology projects.
- Experience in government projects.
- Experience in a criminal justice or public safety organization.
- Experience in managing contracts with technology vendors.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex, 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97214
Telework: This position is eligible for hybrid telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
- Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- Defined benefit retirement plan (pension); Multnomah County pays for the employee’s share of the state retirement contribution (6% of wages)
- Generous paid leave (vacation, holidays, sick, parental, military, etc…)
- Life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Optional deferred compensation and flexible spending accounts
- Free annual Trimet bus pass
- Alternative wellness resources
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
