HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.325 PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER 20210930PART I
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.325
Class Specifications for the Class:
PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER
SR-26, BU-13
Duties Summary
Performs the most complex professional work in supervising the planning, organizing,
managing, implementing, and evaluating projects according to project management
principles and methods; prepares and supervises the designs, plans, specifications,
estimates and reports; and performs other related duties as required.
Distinguishing Characteristics
A position in this class regularly performs the most complex assignments in
supervising the planning, implementation and evaluation of projects that are highly complex
and/or sensitive capital projects, longer in duration and more costly to complete than those
managed by the lower level.
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).
• Performs contract administration for County projects from inception, design, award,
implementation and through the warranty period;
• Directs and may evaluate assigned professional and paraprofessional technical staff;
• Provides direction, guidance and assistance to employees, contractors and work
groups;
• Coordinates daily work activities;
• Organizes, prioritizes and assigns work;
• Monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work;
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State and County codes when required;
• Assists with development of project scopes, budgets and schedules and
implementation of such;
• Monitors expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget;
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• Provides technical advice, information and assistance with issues related to assigned
projects;
• Prepares reports, analyses and records;
• Assists with development and implementation of departmental policies and
procedures;
• Coordinates process for bidding and contracting of services;
• Prepares Requests for Proposal (RFPs);
• Prepares bid packages;
• Conducts pre-bid and pre-construction meetings;
• Issues addendums to clarify questionable issues;
• Participates in negotiations of scope of services and fees for service agreements;
• Makes recommendation for selection of vendors and awarding of contracts;
• Compiles contract language, including specifications package;
• Coordinates acquisition and/or maintenance of required permitting;
• Researches code requirements and coordinates efforts between multiple
departments and/or consultants;
• Operates a motor vehicle, personal computer and other equipment as necessary,
including use of computer applications;
• May supervise other departmental staff and project managers; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
Project management principles, techniques and tools; cost benefits analysis,
planning and budgeting techniques; engineering principles and practices; 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.
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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
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, PRINCIPAL PROJECT
MANAGER, which was approved on December 1, 2009, amended on December 30, 2009,
effective December 29, 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
COUNTY OF KAUAI 2.325
Minimum Qualification Specifications
for the Class:
PRINCIPAL PROJECT MANAGER
SR-26, 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
• five (5) 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, PRINCIPAL PROJECT
MANAGER, which was approved on December 1, 2009, amended on December 30, 2009,
effective December 29, 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