The City of Bridgeport, CT is accepting resumes for the position of Director of Policy & Management.

DUTIES: The Director of Policy and Management shall be responsible for the general supervision of the operations and management of the department of policy and management. They shall advise and assist the mayor, chief administrative officer, the city council and the board, commissions and department of the city with respect to matters within the jurisdiction of the department of policy and management. The direct shall be responsible for the preparation of the department’s budget, the supervision of all employees of the department and the preparation of an annual report on the activities of the department of policy and management.

Administrative and professional work directing municipal budget initiatives, including responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating, and supervising all matters within the jurisdiction of the department of policy and management. Under the general direction of the Mayor, the Director has all the duties imposed by Federal regulation, General Statutes of the State of Connecticut, Bridgeport Municipal Charter and Bridgeport local ordinances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: College graduation with specialization in public administration or management, planning, business administration, government, political science, economics, finance or similar field; or such combination of education and experience as meets the approval of the City of Bridgeport.

Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Knowledge of theory, principles, practices, and techniques of public administration; including budgeting and financial planning, financial/budget management, human resources, purchasing, risk management, operations management, and other general operational support services.
• Knowledge and understanding of relative federal and state laws and regulations and their application at a local level.
• Ability to analyze, interpret and explain proposed legislation and programs in terms of their implications and impacts on City programs, operations, and sources of revenue.
• Ability to operate flexibility within shifting political and operational constraints.
• Ability to analyze work problems and prescribe remedial actions.
• Ability to plan, direct and control the resources available to the city.
• Good computer skills and a knowledge of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook are essential.
• Knowledge of MUNIS or other budget software applications.
• Ability to plan, schedule, assign and supervise the work of others as required; ability to prepare and maintain accurate records, narrative, and statistical reports; ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to management, co-workers, customers, and the public.
• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly, and to develop ideas in logical order.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform work independently; ability to make decisions and act quickly.

Please apply by visiting the Civil Service Commission office, Room 106, 45 Lyon Terrace, Bridgeport, Connecticut 06604 or emailing at cob.jobs@bridgeportct.gov