Education And Youth Opportunities Director

This is very responsible administrative and professional work coordinating and managing a variety of civic, community and educational functions, activities, and programs affecting relationships between the City, the education community, and other agencies and jurisdictions. Work involves the coordination and direction of activities and programs affecting educational and youth opportunity relationships between the City, the community, and other federal, state, and local agencies. This position requires the employee to exercise considerable initiative and judgment to formulate recommendations for policies, procedures, and programs; to apply considerable knowledge of governmental organizations to formulate solutions to a wide variety of problems involving education programs and youth opportunities; and to oversee the coordination of related City objectives, policies and programs with the City, community, Administration, and partner organizations such as St. Petersburg College, Pinellas Technical College, and the University of South Florida – St. Petersburg. This work requires the exercise of considerable judgment, discretion, and tact to effectively communicate and coordinate with outside organizations, other government entities, elected officials, law makers, City Administration and City Council.

Salary: $87,730 - $138,278 DOQ

Close Date: Open Until Filled

To Qualify

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree with major course work in education, public administration, or a related field.

• Have considerable administrative, public relations, or similarly related management experience.

• Have a verifiable history of effective communication and relationship building with government officials and policymakers, preferably in Florida and the Tampa Bay region regarding educational and youth opportunities.

• Be able to assist with the creation and implementation of policies, programs and objectives related to education and youth opportunity initiatives.

• Be able to conduct accurate and thorough research through effective methods and techniques.

• Be able to prepare clear and concise reports, presentations, and communications that includes summaries, statistics, analysis, and financial information gathered from numerous sources.

• Be able to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely, orally and in writing, including regular presentations to City Administration and City Council.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred Applicants:

• Have a Master’s degree in a related field.

• Have considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, preferably at the municipal government level.

• Have prior work history that includes grant management, grant writing, and/or securing grants.

Selection Process

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a selected applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

How To Apply

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select Apply for Jobs/Register/View Job Postings. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.