Information Technology Project Manager

Salary : $108,912.72 - $132,384.12 Annually
Location : Glendora City Hall - 116 East Foothill Boulevard Avenue Glendora, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: KR00196
Department:Information Technology
Opening Date: 11/30/2023
Closing Date: 12/24/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
The City of Glendora is seeking an innovative and dependable individual with initiative and a strong technical acumen to join our Pride of the Foothills team as our Information Technology Project Manager!
The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex Technology Projects, be able to work independently or with a team, demonstrates creativity and innovation, and has a passion for public service.
Under the leadership of the Information Technology Director, the Information Technology Project Manager represents a key role in planning, organizing, and leading large scale Technology Projects, while helping to support the City's various departments with their technology-based needs. In a small agency, this position will have the opportunity to gain valuable professional development through participation in all aspects of Information Technology to aide City departments by providing services that support the achievement of strategic goals.
Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

• Plans, organizes, and leads large scale and/or complex Technology Projects composed of cross departmental and cross functional team members, in support of project requirements, deadlines and budget constraints; provides leadership and guidance to team members.
• Works directly with departments to understand and document project business requirements.
• Create instructions for end-users and assist with the testing of the final product. Communicates with stakeholders during all phases of the project, to ensure a successful implementation.
• Ensures projects are prioritized based on business needs and delivered on-time and within budget.
• Schedules resources across multiple projects based on priorities and urgency and acquires project management resources from outside the City when justified.
• Prepares and/or reviews detailed bid specifications and Requests for Proposals, contracts, Council Communications and change orders; evaluates bids and recommends the selection of vendors; participates in selecting contract employees.
• Provides or presents periodic project status updates as well as project team and budget activities to the stakeholders.
• Provides technical information, guidance, and support to City departments, management, leadership and employees as needed.
• Collaborates and integrates with vendor implementation teams to configure or customize software and resolve technical issues.
• Conducts project assessments to ensure designed results meet the City's needs, goals and user requirements.
• Maintains a high level of current knowledge regarding systems, technology and communications.
• Participates in the preparation, development, and administration of the department budget.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications & Requirements
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Five (5) years of progressively responsible related computer science, systems analysis, design or Information Technology management experience including experience in computer development work with a project-based focus and experience working with Information Technology teams; and three (3) years of project management experience, including roles as a Project Manager, an assistant Project Manager, or a key project team member on a large-scale multi-departmental or organization-wide project; GIS experience is desired.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Project Management or related field.
Licenses and Certifications:
Project management Professional (PMP) certification is desired, but not required.
Supplemental information
Closing Date: 12/24/2023
Tentative Virtual Interview Date: The week of 1/08/2024
Glendora Management Association
COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT
CalPERS (3 TIERS)
Tier 1: 2.5% @ 55 Classic members (ee pays 8%)
Tier 2: 2.0% @ 60 Classic members (4/30/12)(ee pays 7%)
Tier 3: 2.0% @ 62 New CalPERS members (ee pays 6.25%)
SALARY INCREASES
7/1/2023 - varies by position
7/1/2024 - 3.5%
7/1/2025 - 3%
MEDICARE (Hired after 4/1/86)
1.45% of salary paid by City
§457 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
(2) options for employees Nationwide - traditional and Roth
RETIREE MEDICAL PLAN CONTRIBUTION
See MOU for details and eligibility
FRINGE BENEFITS AND WELLNESS
FLEXIBLE BENEFIT PLAN
$1,300/ month; cashout not to exceed $1,000
DELTA DENTAL PPO
VSP VISION INSURANCE
City pays for employee coverage
SHORT TERM & LONG TERM DISABILITY (LTD)
2/3 of monthly salary up to $5,000/month
LIFE INSURANCE
$100,000; City paid
FREE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PLAN (EAP)
Work and life services, problem solving support
ALTERNATIVE WORK SCHEDULE
EE may request alternative work schedule
LEAVES AND HOLIDAYS
SICK LEAVE
3.69 hours/pay period
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
40 hours/eligible death
HOLIDAYS
12 Fixed holidays
2 floating holidays
STATE/FEDERAL LEAVES
FMLA/CFRA
California Family Sick Leave
Family/School Partnership Act
VACATION
Accrual varies depending on years of service
Max accrual of 160 hours
PERSONAL EMERGENCY LEAVE
Up to 5 days of sick leave/12 month period for eligible requests
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
40 hours
COMPENSATORY TIME (NON EXEMPT EMPLOYEES)
Eligible to accrue up to 50 hours
MISCELLANEOUS
TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Up to $6,200 per academic year
$500 towards education material
AUTO ALLOWANCE
$300 month for eligible positions
AFLAC
Option to purchase ancillary insurances
IRS 125 and 129 Flexible Spending
SICK LEAVE CREDIT
Unused sick leave is converted to service credit upon retirement
BILINGUAL PAY
$150 month for eligible/qualified employees
F & A Credit Union
Optional free membership as a City employee
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VETERANS' PREFERENCE: For non-executive Open Recruitments, three additional points will be added to the passing score of veterans who are honorably discharged with one year or more of active military duty. The DD-214 form must be submitted at time of application.
SALARIES: All stated salaries are based on present information, subject to change. Appointments are generally made at the first step of a five step pay plan. All salaries are subject to statutory payroll deductions. Federal law requires that all new employees contribute 1.45% of their monthly salary to the Medicare system. All City employees are paid on a biweekly basis, for a total of 26 pay periods per year.
RETIREMENT: Retirement benefits for all full-time employees are provided by the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). An employee who is hired by the City from another CalPERS agency or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service 6 months or less, (aka "Classic" member) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay the 7% member contribution. An employee who is a new enrollment in CalPERS, is not coming from an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka "New" member), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 6.25% member contribution. No contributions are paid by the City or employee into the Social Security system.
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What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Associates' Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree or higher

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How many years of experience do you have related computer science, systems analysis, design or Information Technology management experience including experience in computer development work with a project-based focus and experience working with Information Technology teams?

• No experience
• Up to 2 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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How many years of experience do you have of project management, including roles as a Project Manager, an assistant Project Manager, or a key project team member on a large-scale multi-departmental or organization-wide project?

• No experience
• Up to 2 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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Do you currently possess a Project management Professional (PMP) certification?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have GIS experience?

• Yes
• No

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If yes, please describe your GIS experience? if no, please type N/A.
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