Program/Project Coordinator, Senior - Elevator, Escalator and Moving Sidewalks

$73,378 - $117,111/Yr

School Board Of Broward County Florida - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

About the position

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program/Project Coordinator, Senior, specifically for the Elevator, Escalator, and Moving Walkway Equipment at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. This role is critical to the operational management of approximately 150 units of elevator, escalator, and moving walkway equipment, which provide essential services to the airport and the county. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of these operations, ensuring that they run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining a high standard of service. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of working independently with limited supervision. They will report major activities through periodic meetings and will be expected to manage a large-scale program or project that has significant operational responsibilities and budgetary implications. The role requires a strong ability to interact courteously with the public, airport vendors, contractors, and fellow employees, fostering a professional work atmosphere that promotes a positive environment. Additionally, the position requires the ability to perform rotational shift work and/or overtime, including nights, holidays, and weekends, to support the operational needs of the airport, which operates 24/7. The candidate will also be involved in planning, developing, authorizing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating programs and projects that have a county-wide impact. This includes preparing reports, analyzing data, and making recommendations based on research and findings. The role also involves coordinating with state and local agency partners, managing outreach efforts, and advising department and division directors on operational and technical matters. The candidate will be responsible for defining agency goals and objectives, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with regulations and contractual obligations. Overall, this position plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of the airport's elevator, escalator, and moving walkway services.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, authorizes, implements, supervises and evaluates programs/projects, activities and services on a large scale with County-wide impact.
• Coordinates and manages all aspects of a program or project which has operational responsibility of a major scope, a large-sized budget and provides a critical County service.
• Assists Director and Agency Leadership by researching issues, creating memorandums, policies, procedures, reports, etc. and monitors/advises on staff compliance with policy and procedures.
• Conducts special research in conjunction with a project/program, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon research.
• Identifies and understands agency/business needs, contractual business requirements, and regulations governing local, state and other requirements, confidentiality obligations, warranties, liabilities, indemnification, termination clauses, breach, and remedies.
• Communicates business risks to project manager, senior/executive management, and approving authority for assessment and approval, while focusing on comprehending client-agencies' needs and business processes.
• Coordinates with state and local agency partners on projects and programs, community outreach, media relations and regional and various services; may assist with press releases and responses to media.
• Advises and assists the Department and Division Directors on all operational and technical matters related to the section(s) or function(s) assigned.
• Defines agency goals and objectives, develops and recommends policies and operating procedures.
• Administers internal/external communications and public outreach activities for Division; manages and coordinates outreach efforts with other County divisions as well as other local and state governments, and partnering agencies.
• Prepares Commission agendas, including editing, posting and planning.
• Provides assistance and training of agency staff and contracted services providers. May oversee the Agency's training program; schedules and/or delivers training and outreach opportunities for employees and the vendor community respectively.
• Plans, organizes and implements a compliance and monitoring program, conducts contract central audits, field documentation reviews, investigations or management studies.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration or closely related field.
• Requires four (4) years of experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge with a Customs access seal.

Nice-to-haves

• 3+ years Airport Experience
• Elevator Inspector Certification
• 1+ years Schindler Equipment Experience
• 1+ years Maximo Work/Asset Management Software Experience

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Sick time
• Retirement plan
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
• Paid Parental Leave
• High Deductible Health Plan
• Consumer Driven Health Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year.