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City of Detroit Development Process Improvement & Project Management Specialist - (Special Services - ARPA) in Detroit, Michigan
Development Process Improvement & Project Management Specialist - (Special Services - ARPA)
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Development Process Improvement & Project Management Specialist - (Special Services - ARPA)
Salary
$99,986.00 - $100,000.00 Annually
Location
CAYMC, MI
Job Type
Appointed-Directors-Discretion of Mayor/Leg Body
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
20230499929107SR
Department
ARPA STAFFING
Opening Date
03/22/2024
Bargaining Unit
9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
Description
Benefits
Description
Development Process Improvement & Project Management Specialist
City of Detroit, Michigan, United States
About the Opportunity
The City of Detroit is seeking a process improvement and project management professional to improve internal processes and support of complex project management for real estate development projects. It's an exciting time in the City as we invest and build economic opportunity for residents and businesses via increasing numbers of real estate and industrial development projects. As the City of Detroit continues to advance its practices with these partners, our goal is to improve our internal processes to support development projects, in permitting, zoning, incentives review, and other areas of internal City coordination.
These projects also require complex and coordinated project management, and we seek a professional who has the experience and vision to guide a set of common practices we can apply to large development projects. The individual will contribute directly to significant investment and development projects while in this role, in addition this individual will be coordinating to improve processes across internal departments. You will engage with and present to senior city and private sector leadership. In addition, you will train, coach and mentor staff implementing the program in process improvement methods and tools as needed. This is an opportunity to be part of a critical function of the City and contribute to reducing barriers to doing business and developing in the City of Detroit.
This team member will be part of the Mayor’s Jobs and Economy Team , which works across departments on process improvement, and also work day-to-day with the Mayor’s Lean Team and Deputy Group Executive for Jobs and Economic Development. The Lean Team is focused on improving the processes that provide services to residents, visitors and businesses, a critical component of the Mayor’s strategy to create opportunities for Detroiters. The Lean Team members report to the Director of Continuous Improvement – Lean.
Examples of Duties
Duties Include:
Lead the completion of both large and complex process improvement/redesign projects across functions and departments as well as smaller scale quick win events; responsible for the coordination of resources assigned to projects and timely completion of deliverables throughout all phases.
Evaluate and provide recommendations on process improvement and control tools to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of business services and to sustain improved performance.
Act as a source of process expertise for direction, training and guidance for less experienced staff.
Prepare education materials and deliver presentations to increase awareness and effective use of Lean methods and continuous improvement tools across the organization and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications/Certifications:
2-4 years of experience leading continuous improvement efforts and delivering results in business processes or operations
Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) – in business/finance, engineering, policy, math, economics, or related field that includes an emphasis on quantitative process performance and data analytics.
Preferred, but not required: Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification with extensive enterprise project experience. MBA or MPA.
Technical Skills:
Ability to collect and analyze data, implement and validate solutions that eliminate the root cause of process problems
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Tableau, Smartsheet, Minitab, R is helpful
Ability to use/learn statistical software is necessary
Supplemental Information
Compensation & Details:
$99,986.00 – $100,000.00
Start date ASAP; applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
These are temporary roles that are expected to be staffed for periods of 1-3 years for the duration of American Rescue Plan Act funding implementation. Full-time permanent role opportunities may be possible after this period depending on performance and availability.
Depending on the role, various amounts of in-person work in Detroit will be expected, but each role will also have work that can be done remotely.
Appointment term is based on availability of grant funds.
Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees
The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:
CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.
VACATION – Granted on the following basis:
Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned
Less than 6 months None
After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days
After 1 year An additional 5 days
2-5 years 10 days
6-7 years 11 days
8-9 years 12 days
10-12 years 13 days
15- years15- years
PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday
OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.
WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.
UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.
HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.
This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.
Agency
City of Detroit
Address
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Website
http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job
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