Transportation Project Coordinator Jobs

Description
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature Of Work
Performs professional work in the coordination of the Transportation Department’s development and implementation of internal/external communications. Interfaces with other departments, outside agencies, and the public sector as a representative of the department in order to increase effectiveness and keep the public informed on Transportation projects and initiatives. Transportation initiatives include internal/external policies, federal and state funding applications, and potential forward thinking transportation opportunities. Perform as a project liaison for Transportation projects that are managed by Capital Improvements Division. Serve as a conduit of the Transportation Department to the Office of the Commissioners for briefings/updates on a regular basis. Work is performed under general supervision of the Transportation Policy Advisor and performance is reviewed through direct observation, reports submitted and evaluation of results obtained. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Communications, or Political Science, plus three (3) years of experience in a responsible office position with considerable public contact required; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must be able to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy with employees, officials, and the public.