HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.323 PROJECT MANAGER 20210930PART I
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.323
Class Specifications for the Class:
PROJECT MANAGER
SR-22, BU-13
Duties Summary
Performs moderately difficult professional work in planning, organizing, managing,
implementing, and evaluating projects according to project management principles and
methods; prepares designs, plans, specifications, estimates and reports; and performs other
related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A position in this class performs the full range of moderately difficult assignments in
the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects of well-defined, routine or
uncomplicated nature, works independently, and exercises a substantial degree of
judgment.
Examples of Duties: (The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does
not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical
assignment for the position).
• Meets with various personnel to determine and define project scope based on
discussions and planning sessions with staff, technical experts and operations
managers;
• Collects information needed to prepare contract specifications, calculating cost
estimates of materials and estimating project costs;
• Determines and specifies materials to be used; coordinates and recommends the
contract bid and award;
• Develops documents to verify that design meets project criteria, or meets the needs
of the agency;
• Suggests improvements or changes to design;
• Evaluates designs for compliance with codes and regulations;
• Gathers and analyzes cost data and estimates;
• Recommends purchases of equipment and materials;
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• Ensures compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules and regulations, standards,
policies and procedures;
• Ensures adherence to established safety procedures;
• Interprets project/design plans and specifications;
• Facilitates the solution of contract disputes and recommends best course of action;
• Prepares and administers project budgets;
• Monitors contract funds ensuring proper documentation and accounting costs;
• Reviews the project schedule;
• Coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting;
• Reviews changes and updates to the project schedule and budget;
• Oversees, administers and coordinates work performed by consultants, contractors
or other service providers;
• Monitors work and compiles project reports to track expenses and timelines;
• Reviews, organizes and maintains project fields;
• Provides consultants with technical advice, information and assistance with issues
related to assigned projects;
• Operates a motor vehicle, personal computer and other equipment as necessary,
including use of computer applications; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Project management principles, techniques and tools; cost benefits analysis,
planning and budgeting techniques; public administration and management principles,
including general administration, human resources management and fiscal management
and accounting; Federal, State, and local regulatory codes related to activities and
operations of the assigned area; contract negotiations and administration; current
technology and trends in the profession.
Ability to:
Coordinate, manage and track multiple project activities on several projects
concurrently; utilize computer-based project management tools; manage multidisciplinary
project teams; assign, monitor, supervise and evaluate staff work performed; anticipate and
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evaluate project risks, identify mitigating factors, and resolve problems; communicate
effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relations and
communications with others; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or
recommendations.
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PROJECT MANAGER, which
was approved on December 1, 2009, amended on November 19, 2013, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources
PART II
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.323
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PROJECT MANAGER
SR-22, BU-13
Training & Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation
from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in project
management, public administration, business administration or a field pertinent to the
department’s program and activities, and
• three (3) years of specialized experience.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional work experience planning, directing, managing, monitoring and
evaluating projects. Such experience must include determining project goals, scope,
deliverables, timelines, costs and resources; leading project teams; administering budgets
and contracts; tracking project progress to ensure that milestones are met on time and
within budget; documenting project progress; and identifying metrics for project evaluation.
Substitutions Allowed:
The following may be substituted for education:
General professional work experience or education credits can be substituted for up to two
(2) years of the Bachelor’s degree such as:
A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits in a curriculum leading to a degree or
diploma at an accredited community college, trades school, college, or university. (15
semester credits = 6 months).
Specialized professional work experience in project management, business administration,
public administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities or
education credits in project management, business administration, public administration or
a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities can be substituted for up to four
(4) years of the bachelor’s degree such as:
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A. Full time progressively responsible professional, technical or substantive work
experience demonstrating the scope, level and quality of work comparable to a
curriculum leading to an associate’s, bachelor's or master’s degree.
B. Successful completion of semester credits specific to project management, business
administration, public administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program
and activities leading to a degree or diploma from an accredited community college,
trades school, college, or university (15 semester credits = 6 months).
A master’s degree or PhD in project management, business administration, public
administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities may be
substituted for the education requirement.
The following may be substituted for experience:
A. Successful completion of semester credits specific to project management, business
administration, public administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program
and activities leading towards a Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD degree from an accredited
college or university, may be substituted up to one (1) year of the specialized work
experience requirement. (15 semester credits = 6 months).
B. A Master’s degree in project management, business administration, public
administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized
work experience requirement.
C. A Doctorate’s degree project management, business administration, public
administration or a field pertinent to the department’s program and activities from an
accredited college or university may be substituted for one (1) year of the specialized
work experience requirement.
If a degree is used to substitute for the education requirement, it may not be used again
towards the experience requirement. If work experience is used to substitute for education,
it may not be used again to meet the experience requirement. If the applicant holds more
than one degree, transcripts must be provided and a thorough review will be conducted by
the DHR staff in order for more than one degree to be credited towards the minimum
qualification requirements. Additional degrees can be considered if obtained independently
through mutually exclusive classes from another degree being considered. Substitutions will
be used to the advantage of the applicant
Quality of Experience:
Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be
accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must
have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that
he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being
considered.
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License Requirement:
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license (Hawaii type 3 or equivalent)
and appropriate licenses or certificates as required of the position.
Selective Certification:
Specialized knowledge, skills and abilities may be required to perform the duties of
some positions. For such positions, Selective Certification Requirements may be established
and certification may be restricted to eligibles who possess the pertinent experience and/or
training required to perform the duties of the position.
Agencies requesting Selective Certification must show the connection between the
kind of training and/or experience on which they wish to base selective certification and the
duties of the position to be filled.
Tests:
Applicants may be required to qualify on an appropriate examination.
Health and Physical Condition Requirements:
Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and
physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential
functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Effort Grouping: Light
This is an amendment to the specification for the class, PROJECT MANAGER, which
was approved on December 1, 2009, amended on November 19, 2013, and is to be
substituted for that specification.
Approved: September 30, 2021
(date) ANNETTE L. ANDERSON
Director of Human Resources