GRANT FUNDED SPECIAL PROJECTS ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

• Affords assistance in producing and developing creative ideas and/or projects for the enhancement of the department, office and/or city.
• Affords assistance in coordinating and implementing various special projects.
• Affords assistance in promoting a specific departmental project.
• Meets with various organizations in the private and/or public area to coordinate joint partnership for the enhancement of the department, office and or city.
• Prepares and maintains various reports and records.
• Provides information to the public.
• Serves as a liaison between outside agencies and city officials.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 60 college credits and three (3) years administrative experience.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience beyond a high school diploma or its equivalent and one (1) year of the required experience.

Special Requirement

Depending on the needs of the hiring department, specialized training and/or experience may be required.

Special Instructions

May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or nights.

Documentation Requirements

• Proof of education: 60 college credits.
• Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency.
• To qualify under the equivalency clause, applicant must provide proof of education in one or more of the following applicable forms: High School Diploma or its equivalent, a transcript showing 60 college credits, or an Associate's degree or higher.
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: Accredited four-year college or university in the United States, NACES current member, AICE current member, or recognized Professional Organization.

Veterans Preference

• Veterans Preference is awarded in accordance with Florida State Statute 295.07.
• If veteran's preference is being claimed, it must be indicated on the application form and proper documentation, including all forms DD-214 (Member 4) and the applicable FDVA-Veterans' Preference Certification Form(s) in accordance with rule 55A-7.013 - Documentation of Preference Claim, must be submitted with the employment application.

Selection Preference for City Residents

• In accordance with APM 2-02, applicants for classified positions who are City of Miami residents and new hires will receive preference in selection from interview ranking bands provided that any two (2) of the following documents are submitted with the employment application and again at time of interview:
• Utility bill dated within 60 days of the date of submission.
• Valid Florida Driver License or State-issued I.D.
• Property Tax Statement dated within 1 year of the date of submission.
• Properly executed valid lease agreement.
• Homestead Exemption dated within 1 year of the date of submission.
• Motor Vehicle Registration dated within 90 days of the date of submission.
• Official school records or transcripts, dated within 90 days of the date of submission.
• W-2 (or 1099) Tax Form dated within 1 year of the date of submission.

Selection Preference

• Selection preference within the same ranking band resulting from an interview process will be granted in the following order: preference eligible veterans, active City of Miami employees, City of Miami residents, all others.