Assistant Section Chief of Site Development

Posting number: 10802-HR

Department: 0103 - Mayor's Office of Capital Projects

Division: 010302 - Div of Arch and Site Dev

Job classification: Project Manager

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration

Summary

Assistant Section Chief of Site Development

Examples of dutiesResponsible for evaluating and recommending new automation technologies.  For those technologies selected for implementation, has the primary responsibility for managing and coordinating the installation, testing, and documentation of the new system, then subsequently turn-over to departments and/or managers for daily operations.  Has supervisory and budgetary responsibilities.  Maintains up-to-date knowledge of general technology trends affecting City of Cleveland automation.  Identifies and evaluates new technology relevant to City of Cleveland automation objectives.  Coordinates technology implementation with various operating departments within the City of Cleveland.  Formulates plans and overall strategy for the City of Cleveland technology functions.  Maintains current knowledge and communication with internal City of Cleveland customers and external vendors.  Performs other job-related duties as required. QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited college or university required.  four-years of full-time paid experience in the area of project management required.  (Substitution: Certification in project management may be substituted for degree.  Two years of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.)  Must be computer proficient and familiar with the Internet.  Must be knowledgeable in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).  Knowledge of Microsoft Project is desirable.  Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of thirty (30) pounds.  Valid State of Ohio Driver's License required. Supplemental informationDetailed job description (this should describe the actual duties for the position)

• Under the supervision of the Section Chief of Site Development, will assist the Site Development Section in the preparation of landscape architectural drawings, presentation drawings, and contract construction documents for the improvement or rehabilitation of various city park and recreation site developments.
  
• Candidate must be capable of managing the preparation of preliminary and final design, cost estimates, reports or studies, and contract construction administration responsibilities of site improvement projects throughout the City of Cleveland.  
• Responsible for oversight of preparation and development of capital improvement/rehabilitation master plans, studies, assessments and reports for Parks and Site Improvements of City owned facilities. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master of Landscape Architecture or comparable degree is required.
• Current registration in good standing as a Landscape Architect in the State of Ohio is required.. 
• Ten years of full-time paid experience in a landscape architectural, engineering, or construction office performing the duties related to this position is required. 
• Must have a working knowledge ofAutoCad3-D, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Suite programs.  
• Should have working knowledge of project planning software such as Smartsheet as well as good written and verbal communication skills.  
• Good organizational skills to handle multiple projects at the same time is mandatory.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.