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*Essential Responsibilities: *

*The principal duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. *

Essential responsibilities for the Special Projects Manager may include, but are not limited to, the following: ? 

• Plan and oversee special projects and capital projects as assigned to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget ? 
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and work plans ? 
• Create and implement strategies to ensure successful project delivery ? 
• Ensure compliance with Port policy and statutory legal requirements for purchasing and contracting ? 
• Coordinate project teams and direct consultants to gain optimal results consistent with the Port's strategic objectives ? 
• Monitor progress of projects and recommend adjustments as needed ? 
• Help deliver strategic community outreach programs for port activities, issues, and stakeholders, including assisting in development of programs and actively participating in support of the port's key initiatives ? 
• Ensure compliance with public disclosure and record retention laws ? 
• Manage special projects as assigned ? 
• Actively support the Port's mission and vision and demonstrate values consistently ? 
• Work effectively as a team player with all Port employees. ? 
• Other duties as assigned

*Qualifications: *

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a field relevant to the area of specialization is desired.
• Experience: *2+ years of progressively responsible experience in the private or public sector is desired. *

*Skills: *

• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 software suite with a strong emphasis on Excel.
• *Analytical skills: *Able to gather relevant data from appropriate sources; identify all relevant factors or restrictions; apply logical reasoning to determine relationship of variables; develop results-oriented conclusions; test assumptions, observe results, and incorporate revisions or corrections.
• *Communication Skills: *College level written and verbal communications skills. Must be able to communicate effectively up, down, and across the entire organization clearly and succinctly in a variety of styles to get messages across that have the desired effect. Must have the ability to develop and deliver formal presentations in a variety of settings. (i.e.: one-on-one, small or large groups). Excellent social skills for effective interaction with groups and individuals, including elected officials, officials of various government agencies and other opinion and decision makers. Skilled at developing key messaging and talking points. Demonstrated proofreading and editing skills -- must be proficient in AP style.
• Organization skills: Able to prioritize and organize numerous tasks and complete them under time constraints. Must have the capacity to balance both short- and long-term issues effectively and handle many simultaneous and often conflicting and changing priorities with limited resources and strong project management skills.
• Problem solving skills: Logically think through and solve problems involving several variables. Remain objective in gathering information and investigating issues.

*Required Attitudes: *

Integrity