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City of Worcester * Project Monitor II in Worcester, Massachusetts
The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for a Project Monitor II position in the Department of Economic Development. The Project Monitor II is responsible for overseeing and monitoring Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facility Improvement projects. Under the direction of the Director of Neighborhood Development, the position will track grants, projects, and program progress, including developing and establishing contracts that include compliant, measurable and impactful outcomes and deliverables. The Project Monitor II will maintain professional and timely communication and oversight to grant sub-recipients and their staff and provide statistical analysis, reports, mapping etc., to the Neighborhood Development Division. Additionally, this position will assist in special initiatives undertaken by the Neighborhood Development Division. The Division annually administers several million dollars of grants, projects, and programs that support low-to moderate income residents of the City of Worcester, as well as built environment projects in various neighborhoods. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in helping support impactful and meaningful initiatives in a large urban setting. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor\'s degree in public administration, project management, community development, urban planning, or related field, OR; Any equivalent combination of education, training and two (2) years of relevant experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered in lieu of above requirement. \ Experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or data reports \ Excellent communication skills \ Valid driver\'s license and access to reliable transportation PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \ Three (3) years of experience in monitoring grant or community development projects, monitoring non-profit or community development projects or monitoring social and human services or public facility improvement programs. \ One (1) year of experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or data reports \ One (1) year of experience with GIS or other mapping or an Click Here to Read Full Job Description