Reference #: 4488894 THE POSITION Are you interested in making government work more efficiently and effectively? The Office of Transformation and Opportunity (OTO) is seeking a Project Coordinator to help make Pennsylvania a great place to do business. Seize this opportunity for collaboration with business leaders, innovators, local communities, and state agencies to drive our state's economic growth now and into the future.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

OTO's Project Coordinator will apply private sector project management experience to public sector work, helping OTO better support projects through the permitting process. This position will serve as the main point of contact with OTO's largest, most complex project sponsors, tracking their progress and helping them navigate through government processes to get projects up and running.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with other OTO coordinators and Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) staff to ensure project sponsors receive timely answers and responses from Commonwealth agencies and to shepherd priority projects through the grants and loan-making processes in a timely fashion. Help identify challenges before they arise, collaborate in creative problem-solving with our forward-thinking teams, and work on government-wide initiatives led by OTO and designed to make Commonwealth government more business-friendly.

Specific duties include: Project management, engaging with stakeholders to answer questions, tracking permitting progress, and collaborating with project sponsors. Assisting with broader OTO priorities including small diverse business procurement. Supporting the implementation of the Commonwealth's Economic Development Strategy. Marketing the Commonwealth as a great place to do business by providing high-level guidance and assistance to companies considering locating in Pennsylvania. Other duties and special projects, as assigned.

Join OTO's mission and collaborate across the public and private sectors to reignite economic growth and promote prosperity throughout the Commonwealth!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with 60-minute lunch. Given the always-on nature of the Governor's Office, work outside scheduled hours is expected, when needed. Telework: When operationally feasible, part-time telework may be an option up to two days per week. Days will vary based on office need. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must have at least four years working in private sector project management, real estate development/finance, engineering/consulting or related fields.

Additional Requirements: You must have in-depth knowledge of requirements for construction/real estate/development project completion. You must have excellent relationship-building and communication skills. You must have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and work streams at once through superior organization. You must have the ability to read, write, and research business and policy trends in economic development. You must have the ability to attend meetings in-person or virtually with both internal and external stakeholders. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

You must pass a background investigation.

How to pply: Your application must include a resume. Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted. Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.