Public Service Faculty - Local Government Operations
About the role
The Carl Vinson Institute of Government at The University of Georgia invites applications for a Public Service Faculty position in the Government Services and Research Division / Local Government Unit. The position will be available February 1, 2025 and carries rank in the public service faculty career ladder of the University.
Helping local governments operate in the most financially prudent and efficient manner is a priority of the Carl Vinson Institute of Government. This position will provide technical assistance and conduct studies to help government leaders make data-informed decisions. To be successful in this position, the candidate will need a mix of both qualitative and quantitative research methods to address the needs of the government being assisted.
This position will also work with public works directors and other local government leaders who work every day to maintain the critical infrastructure in their city and county. As a public service faculty member, this position will be part of one of the most trusted organizations in the state that provides objective research and analysis. This position is part of the Local Government Operations unit comprised of a team of faculty and staff. Public service faculty are responsible for understanding the needs of governments and developing and delivering programs and services to meet those needs. As a public service faculty member, this position has an opportunity to serve governments across the state and also develop and share their expertise through training, webinars, writing reports, and making professional presentations.
Responsibilities
- Provide research and technical assistance services to local governments and other government organizations.
- Provide technical assistance and conduct studies to help government leaders make data-informed decisions through financial analysis, feasibility studies, benchmarking and best practice research.
Requirements
- Master’s degree.
- Five years of experience working in government operations or management.
- Background with the maintenance and operations of public infrastructure.
- Background doing financial analysis.
- Background gathering data, writing reports and making presentations to elected officials.
- Background facilitating groups.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of state and local government political structure, functions, and operations.
- Knowledge of public management practices, emerging trends, issues, and challenges.
- Knowledge of local government operations, financial environment, and legal frameworks.
- Knowledge of public works and infrastructure including sewer and water, utilities, and maintenance and repair.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets associated with contracts or grant projects.
- Ability to manage complex long-term projects and client relationships.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to develop and apply creative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to explain complex methodologies and solutions in a practical manner.
- Advanced skills in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Advanced administrative, management, and supervisory skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for client interactions and presentations.
Skills
- Knowledge of state and local government political structure, functions, and operations.
- Knowledge of public management practices, emerging trends, issues, and challenges.
- Knowledge of local government operations, financial environment, and legal frameworks.
- Knowledge of public works and infrastructure including sewer and water, utilities, and maintenance and repair.
- Ability to develop and manage budgets associated with contracts or grant projects.
- Ability to manage complex long-term projects and client relationships.
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Ability to develop and apply creative solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to explain complex methodologies and solutions in a practical manner.
- Advanced skills in establishing priorities and organizing work.
- Advanced administrative, management, and supervisory skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills are necessary for client interactions and presentations.
Benefits
Not specified.
Pay
Compensation will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant.
Schedule
Not specified.