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The City of Worcester seeks qualified applicants for a Project Monitor II (Staff Assistant II) for the Division of Neighborhood Development within the Office of Economic Development. The Division annually administers several million dollars of grants, projects, and programs that support low-to moderate income residents of the City of Worcester, as well as built environment projects in various neighborhoods. This is a great opportunity for candidates interested in helping support impactful and meaningful initiatives in a large urban setting. Under the direction of the Director of Neighborhood Development, the position is responsible for overseeing and monitoring Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services and Public Facility Improvement projects. The Project Monitor II will track grant project progress and develop grant contracts, deliverables, and measurable and impactful outcomes in conjunction with grant sub-recipients and their staff, as well as provide project data and funding analyses for the Division. The individual will maintain communication with and provide support to agencies, organizations, contractors, and vendors concerning the status of CDBG supported projects and their grant performance and compliance status. Bilingual and multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: \ Knowledge of common policies, practices and procedures of the department and office operations including all laws and regulations that are pertinent to position functions. \ Working knowledge of office software (word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications) and the Internet in support of department operations. \ Ability to become knowledgeable in all aspects of applicable Federal or State regulations, procurement, and municipal budgeting standard operating practices as they pertain to grant administration and other projects as assigned. \ Ability to work independently and to interact effectively with members of the public, local officials, and department personnel \ Ability to manage multiple tasks in a detailed and organized manner. \ Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both orally and in writing, with department employees, and state officials. \ Ability to prepare detailed, and accurate reports. \ Proficient skill in the operation of a personal computer and the application of office software including word processing, spread sheet, and data base management applications as well as the Internet and web sites, customer service skills \ Proficient written and oral communication skills, as well as data analysis and report writing. \ Effective organizational skills. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: \ Bachelor\'s degree in Public Administration, Project Management, Community Development, Urban Planning, or closely related field o An equivalent combination of education & two (2) years of experience in community development, federal grants management, or project management related to social and human services or facility improvements that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the required duties of the position will be considered in lieu of the above mentioned requirements. \ Experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or data reports \ Excellent communication skills PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: \ Three (3) years of experience in grant or community development project monitoring; successful monitoring of non-profit or community development projects or programs involving social and human services or public facility improvements, or very closely related or transferable work experience. \ One (1) year of experience with creating, reviewing, and processing project financial and/or data reports. Click Here to Read Full Job Description