PROJECT COORDINATOR

State of Idaho Career Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

The Idaho Department of Labor supports individuals through career transitions, determines benefit eligibility, connects employers with workers and oversees tax and labor law compliance.

The Idaho Department of Labor has an opening for a Project Coordinator in the Research and Communications bureau reporting directly to the bureau chief. This position will coordinate policy updates, maintain agreements and contracts with stakeholders and oversee the agency SharePoint site. This position will be located in the central office located in downtown Boise.

For questions regarding this position, please contact Darlene Carnopis (darlene.carnopis@labor.idaho.gov).

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. The Idaho Department of Labor is unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Successful completion of a background check is required as a condition of employment.

To learn more about the Department of Labor, please visit our website at: www.labor.idaho.gov.

Example of Duties:

• Oversee agency SharePoint site and coordinate developers' work priorities.
• Create guidelines and documentation for SharePoint projects and agencywide procedures including records archiving.
• Coordinate and maintain agency administrative orders, policies and procedures.
• Oversee agency records retention schedule.
• Maintain list of agency agreements and contracts.
• Track research and communications MOUs (memorandum of understanding).
• Coordinate updates to the agency's annual strategic plan and performance report.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Experience:

• Planning and implementing projects. Minimum requirement met by at least one year of experience planning and implementing projects.
• Developing, promoting and gaining project support. Minimum requirement met by at least one year of experience.
• Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public. Minimum requirement met by at least one year of experience.

Supplemental Information

Ideal candidates will also have the following preferred or desirable qualifications:

• Experience with SharePoint Online.
• Experience preparing reports, business letters and documents.
• Be detail-oriented, organized, willing and able to change direction and collaborate.
• A proven ability to multitask on a variety of deadline driven projects simultaneously.
• The ability to effectively communicate using verbal and written communication methods
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• The ability to meet deadlines and complete projects within established timeframes.
• Experience with strategic planning and performance management.

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• One of the top 5 retirement systems in the Nation (PERSI) that offers a defined lifetime benefit at retirement
• 2 voluntary supplemental retirement plans including both pre-tax and Roth options
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance benefits that become effective first of the month following your hire date. All contributions can be pre-tax
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid sick and vacation that begins accruing on your first day of employment; can be used immediately after accruing (no waiting time)
• Paid parental leave
• Life insurance for self, spouse, and children
• Additional perks and discounts available through medical provider
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligibility
• Employee assistance program

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.