The Project Officer II coordinates the activities of the Consolidated Dispatch Board, the Board Chairman, Board Committees, User Groups, and Work Groups and provides significant support in implementing Board/CDC projects and initiatives for the Consolidated Dispatch 911 Center. The incumbent is often involved in direct communications/coordination with 911 Center Director and Deputy Director to obtain guidance on projects and initiatives.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

$76,315 - $99,964 (Estimated Annual Salary)

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)

• Performs all responsibilities of Project Officer I as appropriate or assigned.
• Provides supervision, support, and leadership for the Project Officer I.
• Oversees the coordination of the Consolidated Dispatch Board, the Board Chairman, Board Committees, User Groups, and Work Groups under the direction of the Director and Deputy Director.
• Collaborates with multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional work groups and user groups in developing specific operational or administrative recommendations.
• Ensures agreements and contracts necessary to implement initiatives are developed, reviewed, and executed by all relevant parties.
• Assists the Consolidated 911 Center Accountant in grant-related activities.
• Participates in all departmental activations.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Performs other duties or assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
• Pursuant to the South Carolina Criminal Justice Information System guidelines, incumbent must be no less than eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be a United States citizen, permanent resident, or possess an Employment Authorization Document (EAD).
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, or related field of study. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years or more of work-related experience. This should include progressively responsible professional operational positions at large private sector or comparably sized public sector organizations.
• Must have experience with contract negotiations, working with legal counsel and managing large public meetings, preferably in public safety.
• Must have no felony convictions. Misdemeanors will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
• Must pass a background investigation which will include driving record, employment history, employment, education and training verification, criminal history, illegal conduct (drug use, etc.), and reference check.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation.
• Must successfully complete Level IV CJIS Security Awareness Training within six (6) months of hire date and maintain the certification.
• Must possess or obtain the following NIMS certifications 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800 or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver's License (or obtain within three (3) months of hire) and meet the requirements of the County's motor vehicle policy.

SUCCESS FACTORS

• Be a team leader and/or commander under stress caused by emergencies, danger, and criticism
• Maintain favorable working relationship with co-workers, County officials, officials from other jurisdictions, the business community and the general public
• Engage others and tap into their insights in working toward a common goal or outcome.
• Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Represent the Department professionally and effectively with the community and Department members.
• Identify the important dimensions of a problem, determine potential causes, obtain relevant information, and identify alternate solutions that result in effectiveness.
• Live the vision, mission, values, and expected behaviors of Charleston County, the Public Safety Directorate, and Consolidated 911 Center.
• Demonstrate sound time-management skills by effectively or efficiently organizing, prioritizing, and completing multiple assignments on or before the designated deadline.
• Attend and actively participate in administrative, department, and team meetings as scheduled.
• Uphold County and Department standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all County and Department policies and procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.