Special Projects Assistant jobs in Anderson, SC

Position Summary:

Provides direct assistance to the City Administrator in managing various city projects. These projects may include capital projects, economic development projects, grant solicitation and administration, and others.

Essential Job Functions:

• Manages assigned projects/grants including monitoring project/grants budgetary performance and compliance, ensures quality and timeliness of work performed, identifying risks, and adjusting as needed to meet deadlines.
• Serves as a liaison between the City and various stakeholders to ensure the completion of projects assigned.
• Able to multi-task and manage multiple projects, schedules, and deadlines with limited oversight.
• Setting project goals and coming up with plans to meet those goals.

· Reports project/grant schedule performance to City Administrator.

· Manages project communications and communicates effectively in writing and verbally.

· Assists department heads with preparing grant applications.

• Participates in/on a variety of meetings and/or other related groups to receive and convey information.
• Use project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence.
• Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.

· Any other duties as assigned by the City Administrator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• South Carolina Drivers License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Mauldin, SC 29662 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Mauldin, SC 29662: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person