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City of Worcester Project Monitor I in Worcester, Massachusetts
The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Project Monitor I (Staff Assistant I) position for the Division of Neighborhood Development within the Department of Economic Development. Under the direction of the Director of Neighborhood Development, the Project Monitor I is responsible for overseeing and monitoring Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facility Improvement projects. This individual will track grant progress and provide reports; develop and establish grant contracts, deliverables, and measurable and impactful outcomes in conjunction with grant sub-recipients and their staff; and provide statistical analysis, reports, mapping etc., to the Neighborhood Development Division. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor\'s degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Community Development, Urban Planning, or closely related field \ An equivalent combination of education, training and two (2) years of that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above-mentioned requirements. \ Six (6) months of experience in grant or community development project monitoring; successful monitoring of non-profit or community development projects or programs involving social and human services or public facility improvements, or very closely related or transferable work experience. \ Experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or statistical reports. \ Excellent communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \ One (1) year of experience in grant or community development project monitoring; successful monitoring of non-profit or community development projects or programs involving social and human services or public facility improvements, or very closely related or transferable work experience. \ One (1) year of experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or statistical reports. \ One (1) year of experience with GIS mapping or analysis \ Prior work experience in a municipality or other government setting Click Here to Read Full Job Description