Resilient Programs Manager (Temporary Special Services Staff)

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Resilient Programs Manager (Temporary Special Services Staff)

Salary

$49,982.40 - $99,985.60 Annually

Location

CAYMC, MI

Job Type

Temporary Special Service Staff

Job Number

202401HRD929107MH

Department

Housing & Revitalization

Opening Date

08/20/2024

Bargaining Unit

9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General

• Description

• Benefits

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Description

The Resilient Programs Manager holds a pivotal role in leading initiatives aimed at bolstering the resilience of communities, particularly amidst environmental, social, and economic adversities. Working directly with neighborhoods and residents, this position focuses on cultivating resiliency, adapting to change and mitigating the impact of climate change for Detroiters. The Resilient Programs manager reports to the Director of Sustainability.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate across city departments and stakeholders to devise comprehensive plans for resilient programs.

• Formulate strategies to address challenges related to environmental, social resilience.

• Ensure alignment of projects objectives with organizational priorities and community needs.

• Cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.

• Navigate regulatory processes effectively to secure necessary approvals and permits for project implementation.

• Manage vendor relationships throughout project execution, monitoring performance and addressing issues as they arise.

• Monitor project performance metrics and benchmarks, making data-driven decisions to optimize outcomes.

• Prepare regular progress reports and updates for city leadership and stakeholders, providing transparency into project status and achievements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in city planning, environmental studies, sustainability, public policy, or related field; or minimum of four+ years of lived experience in advancing community-based environmental projects.

• Strong project management skills, with the ability to coordinate complex initiatives and ensure timely delivery of outcomes.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, demonstrated through the ability to build effective relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Experience working with Detroit residents and community groups.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with experience in group facilitation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution.

• Experience managing interagency collaborations and navigating bureaucratic processes.

• Self-starter, with a strong work ethic, who is flexible and open to change and able to work in a group or independently.

Supplemental Information

This is a Temporary Administrative Special Services (TASS) position.

This appointment term is based on the availability of the grant funds.

Medical Plan Offering for Administrative Special Services Employees

The City of Detroit is pleased to continue to provide a medical plan option to our Administrative Special Services Employees for the 2020 plan year. This plan is provided by Blue Care Network of Michigan and utilizes their PCP Focus Network. This plan provides you with the opportunity to receive an enhanced level of benefits and pay less out of your paycheck for your medical plan. There are two important requirements that you should consider and understand if you should decide to enroll in this plan. You will have to choose a primary care physician that serves within the PCP Focus network. This primary care physician coordinates your care. The network includes over 22,000 Primary Care Physicians. There are also Wellness Requirements that you (the subscriber) must meet in order to remain in the enhanced level of benefit.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted (1) day per pay period, not to exceed 20 days per fiscal year

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium, no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

Administrative Special Services Staff (Non-Exempt) are eligible for the following benefits:

• CURRENT SICK LEAVE – Granted (3) months of continuous service. (1) Day per month, not to exceed (12) days per year.

• VACATION – Granted on the following basis:

Terms of Service Vacation leave Earned

Less than 6 months None

After 6 months & (1000 work hours)5 days

After 1 year An additional 5 days

2-5 years 10 days

6-7 years 11 days

8-9 years 12 days

10-12 years 13 days

15- years15- years

• PAID HOLIDAYS – Granted if paid for 600 straight time hours in the (12) months prior to the holiday

• OVERTIME - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT - Granted on same basis as regular employees.

• WORKERS COMPENSATION – Covered by applicable laws.

• UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION - Covered by applicable laws.

• HOSPITALIZATION – You are eligible to purchase healthcare benefits for yourself and your dependents under a group rate. You will be responsible for the full premium; no employer contribution will be applied. Please review the Health Care Plan Options Booklet for more detailed information.

• This position is not eligible for the City Pension Plan, dental, vision, optical, death, life, disability, funeral, reserve sick or jury duty.

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  Describe what resilience and climate adaptation means to you:

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  Share a professional or personal experience that has shaped your interest for working in community development / community support services and sustainability

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  List any certifications, past work positions, or courses that you believe are relevant for resilience and climate adaptation work

  Required Question

Agency

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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