Special Projects Coordinator

A new vacancy now exists in the Department of Law Enforcement - Counter Terrorism Unit. Must be a current BSO employee who has successfully completed their probationary period. Bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, or closely related field. Minimum three (3) years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating ability to independently coordinate scheduling and resource allocation for an assigned project/program, from development and implementation stages to successful completion of the assignment. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Such experience must be clearly documented on the application for consideration. Under administrative direction, the purpose of the position is to provide administrative and managerial support for assigned programs or projects within the Broward Sheriff's Office. Work includes responsibility to supervise and coordinate tasks of specially assigned programs or projects. Work involved coordinating all activities of the assigned program or project, to include the operational and budgetary components of such. Areas of work may include, but are not necessarily limited to, research, grant programs, contracts, and inspections. Employees in this classification demonstrate leadership elements and considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out special projects. Position evaluates work performed for adherence to agency policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. Performs related work as directed.The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. Manages, coordinates, and performs subsequent evaluations on all activities of specially assigned programs or projects, according to area of assignment. Coordinates all activities of the assigned program or project, to include operational and budgetary components as applicable. Evaluates and ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures, and applicable regulatory standards. Ensure efficient allocation and economical use of all agency, project, and program resources. Identifies scope, objectives, and methodologies for the purpose of developing and implementing project/program procedures and schedules. Administers grants and/or contracts as applicable to the assigned program or project. Functions as liaison for the agency both intra and interdepartmentally concerning operational aspects of the assigned program or project. Maintains program/project records, reports, files, and related documentation, to include fiscal and accounting records as applicable. Provides professional staff assistance to supervisor as needed. Performs related duties as directed. Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors. Broward Sheriff’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff’s Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis. BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Broward County Sheriff's Office