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Program/Project Coordinator (Transportation Innovation and Data Systems Coordina

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Program/Project Coordinator

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator. Manages and coordinates, with considerable independence, all activities of a particular program/project within a section or agency. Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in information technology, planning, computer science, science, math, data science or closely related field. (One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.) Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience. This position will plan, implement, maintain, and analyze data from approved sensors and emerging technologies. Special Certifications and Licenses Required Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license based on area of assignment. Preferences Experience with open-source software, developing sensors, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and programming languages are preferred, but not required. Florida Qualified Stormwater Management Inspector (FSESCI) American Institutes of Certified Planners Project Management Professional (PMP) The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Coordinates and manages all aspects of a large program or project within an agency. Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services; facilitates inclusion, prepares reports, and analyzes and interprets data. Develops policies, procedures and guidelines related to programs/projects and services. Promotes and assesses agency programs and services; cooperatively plans and implements programs and community-wide special events. Implements funding opportunities, including advertising and marketing, and researches potential grant opportunities; develops grant proposals to secure funding from federal, state, local, and/or private sources; oversees the coordination, preparation, and submission of grants to ensure compliance with established Broward County policies and procedures; manages and tracks grant budgets. Develops personnel cap based on recommended budget for approval by the Board; implements all position additions, deletions, changes, reorganizations and transfers approved in the adopted budget. Reviews position changes and transfers requested by other County agencies prior to implementing change to ensure compliance with adopted personnel cap; incorporates changes to the cap approved by the Board throughout the year. May perform quality control checks on operating and budget documents to ensure accuracy, creates and modifies PowerPoint presentations for agency communication, creates core budget development support documents. Monitors and supervises maintenance of project records and documentation. Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to assigned programs and projects. Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon studies. Creates and maintains performance/production reports (spreadsheets). This includes monthly productivity reports which provide monthly statistics for transactions processed and revenue generated. Communicates key procedural changes to staff and management. Performs related work as assigned. The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate strong management/teamwork skills as well as an ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are required for this position This position will utilize innovative technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence, supercomputing, sensing solutions, data analytics, IoT sensors, UAVs, and LiDAR) to track the progress of transportation-focused projects and manage coordination with a variety of intra-agency and intergovernmental partners. The majority of work will be office-based, focused on deployment and data validation, but there will be a fieldwork component. The preferred candidate should be self-motivated, have a high aptitude for critical thinking and problem-solving, and have the ability to apply innovative solutions. Educational and professional experience in analytical programs (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, ESRI ArcGIS, Excel) to analyze and evaluate data is required. Experience with open-source software, developing sensors, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and programming languages is preferred but not required. Professional experience working with future-ready technology (deploying, maintaining, and/or operating) is preferred but not required. The successful applicant for this position will demonstrate strong management and teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. A willingness to learn will be integral to this position. This position will perform related work as assigned. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are required for this position.