Project Specialist - IT

Salary : $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 Annually
Location : 1601 - Innovation & Technology
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 10535-HR
Department: 1601 - Innovation & Technology
Division: 160101 - Innovation & Technology Admin
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 6/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Project Specialist - IT
Examples of Duties


Under administrative direction, is responsible for assisting with duties related to completion of projects, programs, or initiatives for a City division or department. Serves as the specialist to the supervisor or manager of projects, programs or initiatives. Provide administrative support, schedule meetings and ensure deadlines are met. Assist in creating schedules, timelines, and maintain project budgets. Provides reports, presentations, communications and correspondence as required. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications


High School Diploma or GED required. Associate or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited two year or four-year college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Sciences, or closely related field preferred. One year of full-time paid experience in government or private industry required. Substitution: Completion of a fellowship program, apprentice program, or other similar program; OR completion of a certification program, i.e., Project Management, Human Resources, etc. Must be able to lift and carry thirty (30) pounds. Valid State of Ohio Driver's License or State-issued identification card. Must be proficient utilizing all Microsoft Office products.

Supplemental Information

Additional duties:
Under administrative direction, prepares and reviews various financial reports and forms. Assist in the preparation of the divisional/departmental annual budget. Performs other job related duties as required. This role reports directly to the Fiscal Manager.

The budget specialist will work across ITS reviewing financial and accounts payable information for processing payment and budgeting. Budget specialist will meet directly with the fiscal manager and Commissioner to provide reports on the Division's budget as well as provide information on projected financial performance and budget shortfalls.

Preferred Qualification:
Strong attention to detail, ability to problem solve, productive teamwork mentality, ability to multitask, professionalism and effective organization skills

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.
The City of Cleveland makes available a variety of benefit options depending upon your employment status and any applicable union membership. In general, benefit options include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription medical and life insurance. Specific information regarding benefit eligibility will be discussed and reviewed at the time of hire.